HaBaSa. It’s a tough hike for sure, physically, but add the mental part in and it can be a butt kicker. You start the day on my favorite ADK summit, with views of the entire Adirondacks, and then end it with a terrifying climb up one of the most stressful stretches in these mountains! UNLESS …
Last week (I know, I’m so quick to blog about things!) Darcy, Rae, and I set out to get a couple of Adirondack High Peaks in and to stop by the ever iconic Indian Head. I’m almost embarrassed to say, but for all the miles I put on in the Adirondacks, I’ve never stopped there …
Oh, what a great hike this turned out to be! Darcy and I were looking for something that wouldn’t take all day (the heat was forecast to be upper 80’s), and a trail that wouldn’t be too busy. We weren’t disappointed! Pole Hill Pond is a trail near Bolton Landing, NY that is about a …
I have to admit, I’m not the best at putting up timely trip reports or content. “No kidding” I’m sure you’re saying to yourself… if you’re reading this. Truth is, this isn’t my bread and butter. Heck, I’m still trying to figure out my audience! Travelers that hike? Or hikers that travel? Or just my …
Ooooh, it was a brisk one this morning! Started out at 16F and ended at… 16F!!!! We couldn’t remember if we had done Potash Mountain in Lake Luzerne, so last night we were sitting at dinner and thought “did it matter?” The great thing about walking in the woods or hiking a mountain, or running, …