Code,917006
Subject,Rachel Abernethy
Date,4/17/17
Interviewer,Marianne Trausch
Abstract,"Rachel Abernethy joined the Cleveland Hiking Club in 1980. In this very short interview, she recalls several memorable hikes and reflects on how the club afforded an opportunity for members to forge deep and lasting friendships. "
Tags,"Cleveland Hiking Club, hiking, outdoors"
Special Notes,
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0,Introduction; first hike started at Kamms Corner
1,"Memorable overnight trip to C&O Canal with Cecil Dobbins; remembers arriving at Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, at end of the hike"
2,"First trip to England; went on many more English trips; worst hike (""the hike from hell"") in Kentucky"
3,"""Hike from Hell"" in Kentucky (continued); many trees were down following a storm; became exhausted and caught a ride with a trucker"
4,Camp memories; New Year's Eve parties; Put-in-Bay hikes in September; trips to Europe and Canada
5,"On trip to Portugal, broke her foot, which greatly reduced her hiking"
6,Club changes; small number of members; club was like family before it became so large
7,Remembers change to flush toilets in camp
8,Importance of club; made deep and lasting friendships because of conversations on the trail
9,Remembers Jay Beswick's death (in 1988). Interview ends at 9:59
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