Even the short lil hikes in the Adirondacks provide HUGE views. I tagged along for yet another Adirondack weekend June 8th-10th, this time with friends Ali and Dave. With this being their first time to the high peak region to hike, a shorter hike with killer views seemed like the way to go. Mt. Van […]
What do you do when the higher Adirondack elevations are muddy, wet, and fragile and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks hikers to consider remaining below 2,500 feet in elevation to let the peaks dry? Hike to the half way point just below 2,500 feet on the originally-planned hike and then use […]
So you’re headed to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada and bringing along a few friends who haven’t spent a whole lot of time in the mountains. Guess what. Me too! In the 3rd week of August, my friends and I are embarking on a journey to Banff that will include lots of day hikes, […]