Gorge Aprés Gorge: A Local Family Tradition
Gorge aprés Gorge Walk/Run: A Family Event
At the Chesterfield Gorge in West Chesterfield
This is the time of year families are cooking and traveling and getting ready for their big Thanksgiving feast (= gorge #1). Following a Thanksgiving gorge, this is the time of the year area families are getting ready for the 4th Annual Gorge aprés Gorge at the Chesterfield Gorge in West Chesterfield
(= gorge #2)! The GaG is a 3 mile walk/run (out & back) morning event for families to come together for exercise and a fun time, held on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Go as long or as little as you want.
WHEN & WHERE?
- Sunday, Nov. 25 @ 10am
Chesterfield Gorge parking lot
West Chesterfield, MA
All are welcomed! It’s a family affair
WHAT TO EXPECT
- If there is snow, bring your skies, snow shoes, or sleds. Or you can run and walk to make the 1.5 mile trek out to the first gate on a dirt fire road.
- Water will be available about 3/4 miles out.
- Hot drinks will be served back at the parking lot, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and apple cider (bring mugs, if you want).
- Refreshments from Bread Euphoria and Tanya Rapinchuck (and participants who would like to bring a refreshment to share.
If there is sun, come run, bike, and/or walk.
The Gorge aprés Gorge is organized by local resident (and mother of two) Leslie Charles and is supported by a Cultural Council Grant. Email: leslie@lacdesign.com (Photo (c) 2006 Leslie Charles)