International Mountain Day

[erugs]

Most of us here celebrate our mountains every day, but now it is official, today has been appointed International Mountain Day:

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081211/NEWSBLOG/812113264/-1/XML07

Wouldn't it be a good idea if we all exchanged gifts on this holiday? All I want for IMD is...a new pyramid tent from Black Diamond!

 

[WinterWarlock]

Most of us here celebrate our mountains every day, but now it is official, today has been appointed International Mountain Day:

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081211/NEWSBLOG/812113264/-1/XML07

Wouldn't it be a good idea if we all exchanged gifts on this holiday? All I want for IMD is...a new pyramid tent from Black Diamond!

Wow - this could be better than Christmas! or even Festivus!

 

[adktyler]

This happens to be my new second favorite holiday. Notice that this year's theme is "Food Security In Mountains!".

Any IMD carols you guys know of?

 

[erugs]

For starters, Chestnuts Roasting

Chestnuts roasting on a white gas stove,
Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
Trailside carols being sung by a chickadee,
And folks dressed so they can layer down.

Everybody knows a turkey and some princess pine,
Help to make the season bright.
Clocks are set to an early alarm ,
We'll find it hard to sleep tonight.

We know that Winter's on its way;
We've loaded extra clothes and goodies for our day.
And every one of us waits for others to say,
Whether snowshoes or traction help us play.

And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Although its been said many times, many ways,
Happy International Mountain Day to you.

 

[adktyler]

For starters, Chestnuts Roasting

Chestnuts roasting on a white gas stove,
Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
Trailside carols being sung by a chickadee,
And folks dressed so they can layer down.

Everybody knows a turkey and some princess pine,
Help to make the season bright.
Clocks are set to an early alarm ,
We'll find it hard to sleep tonight.

We know that Winter's on its way;
We've loaded extra clothes and goodies for our day.
And every one of us waits for others to say,
Whether snowshoes or traction help us play.

And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Although its been said many times, many ways,
Happy International Mountain Day to you.

I love it! Only problem is, the first chorus doesn't rhyme

 

[RoySwkr]

Most of us here celebrate our mountains every day, but now it is official, today has been appointed International Mountain Day:

Drat, I didn't hike any mountains yesterday, I'll put it on my calendar for next year

Wonder in what country people think of Dec.11 as Mountain Day, I'll bet not much hiking gets done in NH then. Just like Arbor Day was Feb.4?? because that was good for tree planting in coastal Georgia where it originated.