I hiked up Black Mountain for the first time last week, and had a great time. It was cold and windy, but with proper clothing and gear I was very comfortable. The trail head is located off of Pike Brook...
Sleeping Beauty In The Rain – Trip Report
Have you ever hiked in the rain? I wouldn't make a point of finding a rainy day to go hiking - but from now on, if I am planning a hike and it starts to rain, I'm going anyway! I...
Blue Mountain, Lake Durant, Chimney Mountain & Eagle Cave – Trip Report
What an awesome Columbus Day weekend I had up in the Adirondacks! I could not have asked for better weather for an overnight trip hiking two mountains, camping out, and exploring a cave.I am taking a Hiking & Orienteering course...
The Leaves They Are A Changin’ – Hadley Mountain Hike
Autumn is my favorite time of year for several reasons. The beautiful weather, some of my favorite holidays and sporting events, apple picking, and most of all, the changes that come across my favorite hangout, the Adirondack wilderness. I love...
Fishbrook Pond – Trip Report
I had a great weekend sitting on the shore of a little pond nestled between Sleeping Beauty and Black Mountain. I hiked into Fishbrook Pond on Saturday evening and stayed until just before noon on Sunday. Had I known that...
Our Washed Out Backyards
Every day I see more images of massive flooding, washed out roads, collapsed bridges and the destruction that Tropical Storm Irene has brought upon the area. I know that the Catskills and Vermont got hit very bad, but it kills...
I Need A Pair Of Waders..
I went fishing again the other day, it poured rain and I didn't get a bite, so there's not much to write about. However, the air temperatures are starting to drop as well as the water temperatures, and I don't...
Not What I Expected, But I Did Catch Fish
What better way to spend an afternoon off than rounding up the fishing gear and heading into the woods to try to catch some trout? That's what I did with my afternoon yesterday, and I had a little bit of...
Fly Fishing Small Streams
About two weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Tom Rosenbauer, host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcasts, acclaimed author, and Marketing Director for Orvis Rod & Tackle. The event was held at the Cambridge Hotel,...
Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois & Colden – Trip Report
Wow - what a trip! My girlfriend Liz, my friend Mike, and I took to the woods with a nice backpacking trip through parts of the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness area earlier this week. Before I get into the report,...