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Monday, August 30, 2010
Overcast at Marcy Dam
Day 207 of 365.
Catching up the backlog continues.
Day 207 of 365.
Catching up the backlog continues.
Labels: 365, Adirondacks High Peaks, Adirondacks Preserve, clouds, Marcy Dam, nature, reflection, sky, water, YIP
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
View from Mt. Colden
Day 206 of 365.
This hike was the hardest one for me (so far, although I'd hate to meet one harder anytime soon), as we hiked 1.5 miles up a slide. This required more "climbing" than I like. Also, this hike included scary climbs up exposed rock with very gusty winds. My fear of heights was in overdrive and I nearly didn't make it. Then I did. Thanks to Dr. Nick & my father-in-law. I totally earned my pizza that night.
It was a profound experience. Having done something like that, something I never ever thought I'd be able to do, I start to wonder what else I can do.
Day 206 of 365.
This hike was the hardest one for me (so far, although I'd hate to meet one harder anytime soon), as we hiked 1.5 miles up a slide. This required more "climbing" than I like. Also, this hike included scary climbs up exposed rock with very gusty winds. My fear of heights was in overdrive and I nearly didn't make it. Then I did. Thanks to Dr. Nick & my father-in-law. I totally earned my pizza that night.
It was a profound experience. Having done something like that, something I never ever thought I'd be able to do, I start to wonder what else I can do.
Labels: 365, Adirondacks Preserve, hiking, light, light shadow, mountains, Mt. Colden, nature, sky clouds, summer, YIP
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
#4
Day 201 of 365.
I chose this one because this seal inset in the top of Giant Mountain in the Adirondacks Preserve marks the first High Peaks hike of the year; and Peak #4 for me. The hike up Giant is no picnic - 3000 feet over 3 miles with no warm-up hiking to the trail-head. This took us 3 hours. After stopping on this peak we continued to Rocky Ridge Peak, and after that went DOWN 5000 feet, in rain and on slippery rock faces. I could scarcely walk the next two days, but I felt rather accomplished anyway.
Day 201 of 365.
I chose this one because this seal inset in the top of Giant Mountain in the Adirondacks Preserve marks the first High Peaks hike of the year; and Peak #4 for me. The hike up Giant is no picnic - 3000 feet over 3 miles with no warm-up hiking to the trail-head. This took us 3 hours. After stopping on this peak we continued to Rocky Ridge Peak, and after that went DOWN 5000 feet, in rain and on slippery rock faces. I could scarcely walk the next two days, but I felt rather accomplished anyway.
Labels: 365, Adirondacks Preserve, elevation, Giant Mountain, hiking, peak count, rocks, YIP
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