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Trip to Purgatory ChasmSutton, MASunday September 25th, 2005 |
When you're down at Purgatory Chasm, you just never know what might crawl out from under a rock.
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That's one of the reasons why it's always been our favorite subterranean playground. |
This trip was extra special though because for the first time in recent Outing Club history it didn't rain!! In the past we've
endured everything from intermittent showers to full scale monsoons at Purgatory, but the curse was finally broken and we ended up with a
great day.
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The chasm is about a quarter mile long with steep rock walls and boulders scattered about its floor.
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Beneath the boulders are a host of small caves and passages which we spent much of the afternoon exploring.
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Above ground, we had fun climbing around on the rock ledges and slopes.
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There were quite a number of interesting formations to check out.
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But beware... peering over the cliffs can be a dizzying experience!
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For those who enjoy a tight squeeze, there's nothing better than a walk through Fat Man's Misery.
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Later we found a piece of rope at the end of the chasm, and a spontaneous game of jump rope erupted. Judd displays fine form in a solo performance.
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Barbara and Bob do likewise in the doubles category. |
Now let's try all three...
D'Oh! Look who stepped on the rope!
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Fortunately, we had the whole afternoon to spend at the Chasm; so between exploring the caves and cliffs, ledges and crevices, trails and trees,
and jumping rope, we still had plenty of time for just chillin' out.
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