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...
Meteor Shower Campout
As most of you know, the Perseid meteor shower occurred over the weekend. The meteor shower peaked on Saturday night, but the conditions were cloudy and there wasn't much to look at.I figured there would be some stragglers the day...
Saranac Lake & A Quick Stop In Lake Placid
Wow, it's almost the weekend and I haven't even told you what I did last weekend yet!A good friend of mine went up to his family's camp on Upper Saranac Lake last weekend, so I went up and hung out...
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...
Brook Trout And A Super Moon
Last Saturday night was a phenomenon known as a Super Moon. This occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth in it's orbit, and is full on the same night, causing the moon to appear about 12% larger and brighter than any...
Black Mountain Hike – Trip Report
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...