Ever slept in a hammock? Sure, many of us have dozed off while relaxing on a warm summer day. But have you ever really slept in a hammock? For the night?I have been entertaining the idea of hammock camping for...
Giant Mountain & Rocky Peak Ridge
Greetings! I finally got back out in the woods yesterday, and climbed my first (and second) high peak of the year. It's been a while since the last time I climbed one of the 46 peaks, and I'm feeling it...
Trout Season Opens This Sunday!
Yesssss! It's almost here! Trout season officially opens this Sunday, April 1 throughout New York State. I'm sure if you're reading this you're probably just as excited as I am.I don't even know where I'm going to fish yet. I've...
New Reel & Fly Lines :)
So yesterday I packed away my ice fishing gear for the year. I can probably find some ice somewhere to fish on this weekend, but I'm not going to risk it. It's time to start getting ready for opening day...
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Expo
I headed up to Schroon Lake on Saturday and had very little luck ice fishing. I went with my friend Josh and his cousin Zack, neither of whom are early risers. So we weren't on the ice and set up...
My Ice Fishing Wish List
While there is still plenty of time before I'll be able to catch fish through the ice this winter, Christmas is quickly approaching. I thought I would publish my ice fishing wish list here, so that any of my readers...
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...
New Backpack & Backpacking Stove
I took advantage of a big sale last week, and purchased a backpack and a backpacking stove. I have a day pack, an average size Dakine backpack with a waist belt and camelbak bladder sleeve. However I have had my...
The New Tent Is Great!
I have a feeling that this summer I am going to spend most of my disposable income on outdoor gear. This means I will be doing a lot of searching and researching to find the best quality goods for the...
I Want To Buy A Fly Rod
I have been using the same fishing gear for years now, a 6ft. Berkley rod, Abu-Garcia spinning reel, and 6lb. Stren Monofilament (clear blue). I usually use Eagle Claw snelled hooks and Canadian Nightcrawlers for trout, and any number of...