On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, AMC Member Carey Kish of Portland will show images and tell tales of a June 2006 trek on the GR20 Route across the Mediterranean island of Corsica. The GR20 is one France’s famous “Grande Randones” or very long distance hikes and is reputed to be the toughest trail in all of Europe. In 180 kilometers from Calenzana to Conca the trail climbs over 28 high passes with an astounding 81,960 feet of elevation gain and loss. The rewards for this strenuous effort for Kish and his hiking buddy were two-weeks of spectacular mountain scenery, picturesque villages, remote refuges and bergeries, good Corsican food and beer and plenty of international company.

The location is at the South Portland Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland, ME: parking is available off Highland Avenue. Dinner at 6 pm, presentation at 7 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a potluck item and their own dinnerware (plate, utensils etc.). Drinks will be provided and plastic-ware will be available.