Trip Report Dickinson Hill Fire Tower I've been to Dickinson Hill Fire Tower near Grafton State Park twice recently after work. It's a nice place to go to watch the sunset, look at the changing leaves, and get a 360 degree view of Rensselaer county and the surrounding area. You can even
Trip Report Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Sunset This peak is only about ~45 minutes from Troy which is nice.
Trip Report Hadley Mountain Sunset A summer sunset trip report from a fire tower in the Southern Adirondacks.
Trip Report Peaked Mountain Trip Report My first time in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness did not disappoint!
Trip Report Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve I went out for another solo hike to Russian Ridge OSP on a midday Saturday. I was feeling cooped up in the house, but didn't want to drive far. It was so nice to get out and hike! I parked at the lot on the corner of Alpine
Trip Report Stay-at-Home Hike I went to Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve on Saturday for my first real hike since Stay-at-Home orders have started. It was really beautiful and I felt very grateful to get outside, but I am so out of shape! Time seems to move differently in quarantine,
Trip Report Slowing Down in Yosemite I injured my left knee in a climbing gym a little while ago by doing a heel-hook with poor technique. It's only a little sore, enough to slow me down on hikes and climbs, though it doesn't seem to affect my biking. I thought that
Trip Report A Winter Adventure (High Peaks 42-43) On February 15th, 2020, I embarked on a 12 hour "Type 1 Fun" adventure with Rensselaer Outing Club to summit Marcy, Skylight, and Gray.
Trip Report Northville-Placid Trail Summer 2019 Thru-Hike (Part 2) The last five days of a ten day and 140 mile adventure on the NPT.
Trip Report Northville-Placid Trail Summer 2019 Thru-Hike (Part 1) The first five days of a ten day and 140 mile adventure on the Northville Placid Trail!
