Once a Camper, Forever a Camper

Bu alo Bills fans are used to other Bills fans noticing their fan garb wherever they go, even half-way around the world. But did you know that Seven Hills gear can capture that attention, too?

Friends of Seven Hills member Susan “Feather” Grieser was sitting in a restaurant in Chamonix, France, when another traveler who called Hamburg, NY home rst noticed her Bu alo Bills hat and then noticed her Seven Hills sweatshirt with an enthusiastic, “I

Ironically, Feather was relaxing after using some of her Seven Hills skills: she had just hiked down Mont Blanc. “I had taken the cable car up the said, “but decided I could hike down. It’s actually harder on your toes and she laughed.

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Feather’s mother, Jayne Bodenbender, circa 1942 when she was named Miss Seven Hills

Camping and learning about nature hold special meaning for Feather, and so does being at Seven Hills and helping preserve the legacy as much as she can. Her traditional skills - like splitting logs and lashing - serve her volunteer hours in good stead. “Friends have started helping out, xing things, and painting,” she said.

Seven Hills has a special place in Feather’s heart: “It’s the people and the familiarity—it’s where me and my friends grew up. It’s where I learned how to deal with people and be patient with people. It’s one of the places that just doesn’t leave you.”