Chapel Talk: Kindness And Consideration Of Others by Mr. Michael (2021)

Tree Talk: Have A Seeing Eye by Tim Jenkins (2021)

Tree Talk: Embracing The Collective by Nicky Longo (2021)

Tree Talk: Sing Your Song by Mat Scullin (2022)

Chapel Talk: Happiness and Resilience by Mr. Michael (2022)

Tree Talk: To Be An Open Book by Jack Anderson (2022)

Chapel Talk: Loyalty and Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2022)

This is the 2022 Long Walk song which encapsulates their week in the Whites.

~To the tune of “Replay” by Iyaz~

Long Walk 2022
Grey and Blue
All these peaks and views
Got me singing out
With my brothers every day
Let’s have a railroad 
Hip hip hooray hooray

We woke up Monday morn
To a rumbling thunderstorm
Where will the ceremony be?
Not Baird Hall please
Keep it at Eastbourne

Let’s flat walk beneath the trees
To avoid another lightning scare
No bridge to cross the Pemi
You can wade across if you dare

No summits pass the hummus need to refuel
Quick M-N-M at Ethan Pond
Baptism holy vision at Thoreau Falls
Sun broke as we sang a psalm

Henry pass the Vaseline
Moleskin too
Water in my shoes won’t be stopping me 
20 miles everyday
To the bus – Joe, take us away away

Long Walk 2022
Grey and Blue
All these peaks and views 
Got me singing out
With my brothers every day
Let’s have a railroad 
Hip hip hooray hooray

4 am on Presi day
Hype circle got us on our grind
Charged up Mt Madison 
Adams and Jefferson
To make the traverse on time

Though Richard was feeling ill
He pushed himself over Mt Clay
An EMT said he needs help 
Had to make sure our boy’s okay!

Hiked off the summit of Washington 
Escaped the brick and fog
Bagged Monroe and then bailed out
Live free and ride the cog!

Henry pass the Vaseline
Moleskin too
Water in my shoes won’t be stopping me 
20 miles everyday
To the bus – Joe, take us away away

Long Walk 2022
Grey and Blue
All these peaks and views 
Got me singing out
With my brothers every day
Let’s have a railroad 
Hip hip hooray hooray ray—

~To the tune of “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra~

Ray ray tai tai sis sis boom ba (x2)

Feet are aching no surprise
But thanks to sunny skies
We’re off to Zealand
Zeacliff head wall has us feeling not too great 
But we’ll motor to the Bonds

There’s a dog inside of you (woof, woof, woof!)
Fighting to get through 
Top of Guyot
Would you like a squirt of Mio for the view
A-10 Warthogs flying high

Bondcliff knife edge 
Posed on the ledge 
Only halfway we still have so long (so long)
To descend

We hit our flow
We didn’t slow
We never dreamed we would hike 90 (miles)
In the whites

Ray ray tai tai sis sis boom ba (x2)

Hey Joe leave the bus behind
Your wife has been on your mind
For her birthday, we’ll hike Carrigain real early and besides
Thunderstorms are in the sky

Trail work’s looking pretty fine
Desolation took no time!
At the tower
Sang 519 felt God’s power, roadwalked on
Nancy tubbin’ feels sublime

We hit our flow
We didn’t slow
We never dreamed we would hike 90 (miles)
In the whites

Stay strong long walk crew 
18 more and then we’re through
Chocorua and White Ledge too
Richard’s back we are renewed

Trail gremlins unite
We’ll be eating steak tonight
Granite scramble pure delight
Wyatt’s toes aren’t looking right

Ray ray tai tai sis sis boom ba (x2)

90 miles was a blast
Too bad it couldn’t last
We’ll remember all the laughs and how we had each other’s backs
Over every mountain
We’ll be Long Walk lovin’ boys

Duck dinner hit
Feels good to sit
Shared all our stories with Mr. Michael (Michael)
And Jennifer

5 days (long miles!)
Sleep trails (big smiles!)
Records (for the files!)
Long Walk

5 days (long miles!)
Sleep trails (big smiles!)
Records (for the files!)
Long Walking with you ’22

Long Walk Song (2022)

Chapel Talk: Fear, Courage, And Leadership by Mr. Michael (2023)

2023 Long Walk Song Lyrics

[To the tune of “Bright Morning Star” by The Oyster Ban]

Long Walk '23 is arising
It is dark and the moon is shining
We are hard at work preparing
Day is a breaking, in my soul

When did we become dear brothers?
We have pulled each other up mountains
We have hiked through rain and lightning
Nancy Brook is calling, in my soul

Each of us has fought with demons
We have been each other's guardians
See how we've turned into lions
Fellowship is forming in my soul

[To the tune of “Some Nights” by fun]

Some like the stanky leg, some like the knuckle draggers
Some like to do the Martin
Some trails feel like our feet might never be the same
Some trails we need a high 5 train
But we still get hype, we are blue not green
Bondalalay is the gas for this machine
(Ohh woah oh oh) Give it up for long walk
(Ooh woah oh oh) Give it up for long walk
Of 2023

Oh, were the long walk, were the long walk '23
Oh were the long walk, were the long walk '23

Day one we hardly break a sweat, from flume until Lafayette,
AMC hut knows that we're on the long walk
Chased off the peak by lightning strikes
Fluming the diggly at campsite
Greenie meanies work like a dream
Please no double-dipping in the Vaseline

Legs feel tight
Down in Nancy Brook for tub tonight
The Chili's warm, fills us with thoughts of what's ahead, what's ahead, we go to
Bed to get up at 4am

Tuesday is Moriah, the Carters and the Wildcats
Slow and steady decline broke most of our knees
Fuelled by Green Goblin, we rose to meet the challenge,
Prezzies will feel like a piece of cake compared to these
Oh it's days like this, that help us grow our wings
All this amazing lore to keep us going
(Ohh woah oh oh) Give it up for long walk
(Ooh woah oh oh) Give it up for long walk
Of 2023

Oh long walk x 4

Day three comes around, our third traverse
We take on the presidents one by one,
We see a wall, we smash it down
Through the clouds into the sun
24 hours and we'll show you grit,
Seize the day and then run with it
We are mountain goats, we are fever dogs
Maybe we will make it into Rachel's vlogs

Oh, were the long walk, were the long walk '23
Oh were the long walk, were the long walk '23

[To the tune of “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas and the Papas]

Stepped onto Sawyer Road
From the tunnel of trees
Got blisters on my feet (blisters on my feet)
Road walking is a breeze (it is a breeze)
We get back to our campsite (Back to our campsite)
Food never tasted so good (never tasted so good)
Long Walk '23
Is cruising like we should (cruising like we should)

We head to Vermont
As Friday comes around
Never been done before (never been done before)
Breaking new ground (breaking new ground)
Hell Brook's the devil's trail (Hell Brook devil's trail)
The forehead, nose, and chin (forehead, nose, and chin)
Long Walk '23
Rack up another win (another win)

We hit the hardest trails,
We had the toughest curve balls
We all had the chance to turn (had the chance to turn)
But the Long Walk calls (the Long Walk calls)
Triumph meets us at the bus (meets us at the bus)
Steak's a real treat (steak's a real treat)
Long Walk '23 (now we can rest our feet)
Long Walk '23 (now we can rest our feet)
Long Walk '23 
Now we can rest our feet

[To the tune of “Bright Morning Star” by The Oyster Ban]

Long Walk '23 is returning
It is gold and the sun is setting
Sometimes words just can't explain things
Long Walk, forever be in my soul

Long Walk Song (2023)

A community is strengthened when it comes together to reflect on its values and practices. One way Pasquaney does this is through weekly Tree Talks and Chapel Talks. In a Tree Talk, a counsellor draws on their experience to explain a life lesson from which they think campers will benefit.

Tree Talk: The Power of Belief by Porter Barnes (2024)

In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Townley reflected on what makes Pasquaney special and urged us not to take our one wild and precious summer for granted. What he didn't mention was how fortunate we are to have a servant leader like him among us. Townley leads the Crew program, canoeing expeditions to Lake Umbagog, and myriad Nature "species" and Star Walks, modeling joy and wonder for the natural world and the unique strengths each of us possesses.

Chapel Talk: Happiness by Townley Chisholm (2024)

In his Chapel Talk last Sunday, Mr. Michael called on campers and counsellors to embrace their sincere, earnest selves, and rise above the cynicism that circulates throughout our world today, particularly online.

Chapel Talk: Sincerity and Earnestness by Mr. Michael (2024)

In his Tree Talk, Rabbit Barnes shares the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, an example of people setting aside differences to come together in the name of fellowship and peace. He connects this to opportunities at camp to get to know people from all walks of life, and to sow acts of kindness and friendship that very well may turn into lifelong bonds. Rabbit is in his third summer on the Pasquaney Council. He leads the sailing program as "Commodore," co-directed the Trustee's Weekend Play (performed last night), and perhaps most importantly, serves as our Dutymeister!

Tree Talk: Seeking the Gold in Others by Rabbit Barnes

Can you think of a time at camp when someone drew a circle around you and took you in? This was a question posed by Aiden Biglow to the camp in our final tree talk of the summer -- a fitting message to close out what has been a summer full of learning and adventure in the company of friends new and old. Aiden is in his fourth summer on the council. He leads our nature program, and in the offseason he teaches science at a middle school in New York City.

Tree Talk: Being Inclusive by Aidan Biglow

Each summer Pasquaney's Long Walk returns to the hillside with a song that captures all of the highlights from their week in the Whites. Listen along here and relive the journey with the Long Walk. An extra nickel of Mary Lamb if you can guess the original tunes!

Long Walk Song (2024)

Chapel Talk: Loyalty and Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2024)

Third year counsellor and film major Ben Davis discusses the art of filmmaking, specifically the use of different camera shots to convey narrative and emotional depth. He then encourages the boys to change lenses when feeling stuck in order to see things from a fresh perspective.

Tree Talk: Finding Perspective by Ben Davis (2025)

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life." In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael discuss the importance of authenticity and true friendship, highlighting how masks hinder genuine connections.

Chapel Talk: Friendship by Mr. Michael (2025)

Matto Horvat delivers a Tree Talk on what it means to be a good friend. 

Tree Talk: Friendship by Matteo Horvat (2025)

Pasquaney was founded in 1895, and many of its core traditions have remained the same since those early years. However, Camp is always evolving, as are all of us. In his July 11 Tree Talk, Bob Zhang speaks about accepting and embracing change throughout our lives.

Tree Talk: Change by Bob Zhang (2025)

Rich DeSalvo talks about the meaning of stewardship, and encourages the camper body to take responsibility for their community and one another through small acts of service.

Chapel Talk: Stewardship by Rich DeSalvo (2025)

JET Easterly deliveres a Tree Talk on the timeless topic of being present. It is a conversation our community has been having more and more each season. In today’s fast-paced world, quiet moments are often filled with noise so quickly and effortlessly, and the importance of taking time to "stop and think" has become more valuable than ever. It is meaningful for campers to hear this message from the college-aged counsellors they so genuinely admire and enjoy.

Tree Talk: Presence by JET Easterly (2025)

Clay Meredith speaks with the camper body on Tree Talk Ridge about managing anxiety and the importance of having a friend or family member to go to when times are difficult. 

Tree Talk: Finding Your Person by Clay Meredith (2025)

In his Chapel Talk, Townely Chisholm engages campers and counselors in dialogue about learning to live together in ways that maximize happiness for everyone, and how living our lives "in earnest" can help us achieve that goal.

Chapel Talk: Earnestness by Townley Chisholm (2025)

In 1895, a 14-year-old boy named Nat embarked on a sap-collecting journey, facing challenges and eventually finding his way home. Listen to this story written by Peyton Williams as well his own reflections on the experience of retracing familiar steps but seeing them through older, clearer eyes.

Tree Talk: Nat's Compass by Peyton Williams (2025)

In the final Tree Talk of the 2025 Pasquaney season, Jack Turnage shares three suggestions for living well: learn by doing, figure out who and what you love, and use technology in moderation. He emphasizes the importance of practical experience, citing Leonardo da Vinci's approach. He shares lessons from his own experience transitioning from law to teaching, and stresses the significance of building and maintaining relationships, citing data showing increasing loneliness, especially among men. Lastly, Jack warns about the dangers of excessive technology use, including addiction and reduced focus, advocating for a balanced approach to social media.

Tree Talk: Living Well by Jack Turnage (2025)

In his Week 6 Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael shares that happiness is not derived from possessions, pleasure, popularity, or power, but rather from living a virtuous life. 

Chapel Talk: Happiness by Mr. Michael (2025)

Chapel Talk: Opportunity, Responsibility, And Courage by Mr. Vinnie (2018)

Chapel Talk: Nothing Rattles Us - Faithfulness by Mr. Vinnie (2019)

Camp Pasquaney recordings featuring Tree Talks, Chapel Talks, and songs from the summer.

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