The Ripton Country Store In preparation for a recent daytrip to Ripton, my husband and I threw snowshoes, hiking poles and various clothing layers into the car. I filled up our water bottles. Then I departed from my usual modus operandi. I pretty much cannot leave for any excursion without tucking fruit, nuts and a granola bar in my bag. My husband claims that, on longer trips, I could feed an entire family for a week on the food I bring along just in case. But on a Saturday early in January, our destination,
Spirit in Nature Interfaith Path Sanctuary in Ripton, was far from a serious hike, so I dared to venture out sans serious provisions.