I took a post-Irene hike into Avalanche Pass to check out backcountry conditions. Marcy Dam was a sad sight, but overall the damage was not as bad as I had expected.
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Mt. Colden via the Trap Dike, a Classic Adirondack Hike
The Trap Dike is considered an Adirondack classic, and for years we have talked about doing it. This summer we officially made it one of our goals and, well, we finally did it!
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THIS is Why You Need to Carry a Compass in the Woods
There is apparently a profound inability in humans to stick to a straight line.
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Rooster Comb Mountain, a Short Adirondack Day Hike
Rooster Comb is a relatively small peak (not even cracking the highest 200 in NY), but it is a pleasant hike and extremely accessible.
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Blueberry Mountain, a Short Adirondack Hike
One cloudy afternoon last week we decided to check out Blueberry Mountain in Keene Valley, right down the road from us.
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Day
With Jess out of town on business, Willa Jean and I did our best to stay out of trouble.
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