Ridecamp: [RC] Fort Valley

I had a great ride at Fort Valley on my mare, Equal Terms.  Everything went
wrong in the days before the ride and we even broke down on the way there -
it was getting discouraging.  We stopped in Orbisonia, PA for lunch and the
truck wouldn't start.  A man came out in the rain and worked on it for two
hours and only charged us $50.  Amazing.  But the rain stopped for the ride
and the weekend weather was perfect for riding.

The Fort Valley/Old Dominion trail is my favorite.  I love the climbs and
the rocks and the absolute TOUGHNESS of these rides.  I entered the two day
100 and would have ridden another day had it been offered, as it had in
other years.  I even loved the EIGHT times we had to climb Milford Gap and
Indian Graves - such beautiful views.  You haven't seen 'incredible' until
you have broke out of the mist at the top of the gap and round the corner to
see the sun over the mountains and the fog in the valley.  Makes you say a
little thank you to Buddha, God, Mohammad, or Mother Nature (my particular
favorite).

This ride was well run, the vets were great, the food was plentiful and
good, and I had a GREAT time.  Thanks, management.

Laura Hayes AERC#2741









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