2024-09-09

New friends, new climbs, and mega fun at the Rumney Craggin’ Classic this weekend, put on by the @americanalpine! 📷

People wearing helmets smile and pose while preparing for rock climbing in a shaded forest area with rocky terrain ropes and climbing gear scattered on the ground. Rock climbers scale a tall cliff with several people on the ground watching and belaying each other in a forested area under a bright blue sky. Camping gear and bedding lie inside an illuminated tent. String lights hang from the center, creating a cozy, warm atmosphere suitable for nighttime. Two climbers are smiling and gearing up at a cliff edge wearing helmets and harnesses amidst a lush green forest with a few houses visible in the background. Rock climbers scaling a steep cliff multiple individuals ascending or preparing to ascend rock faces others standing at the base amidst a rugged rocky environment with some greenery. Three climbers ascend a steep rock face using ropes and climbing gear surrounded by dense green forest below.

2024-09-09

I saw two different rainbows on my drive home today! (Three if you count the double rainbow) 🌈 📷

A faint rainbow appearing after rain in a shopping area parking lot with trees in the background traffic lights ahead and a person walking near a brick building adorned with a “COMING SOON” sign A vibrant rainbow arches over a large red barn with twin cupolas situated amidst lush green hills under a cloudy sky adjacent to a road with yellow dividing lines.

2024-08-21

Getting to spend a few days climbing with these guys from Frost Valley YMCA was a joy. It was so cool to see their skills progress as climbers and their teamwork flourish as they learned to belay each other. All after getting off a week of backpacking! Rock on, dudes. 📷

Person climbing a steep rocky cliff using blue rope surrounded by sparse greenery on a cloudy day A person wearing a helmet ascends a steep rocky cliff while secured by a blue climbing rope under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and nearby green bushes. A climber ascends a steep rock face using a rope under the shade of overhanging trees with two people on the summit above. Two people are rock climbing on a steep cliff with the aid of safety ropes on an overcast day with trees above them.

2024-08-21

Saturday found me guiding Jim and Matt up their first High Peak. Whiteface was a formidable choice for their first, especially as we opted for the more adventurous up-and-over route via Whiteface Landing. (What a great route!) Their preparation paid off and even ascending into rain clouds couldn’t dampen our spirits! Things cleared up for a gorgeous descent. Here’s to many more father/son hikes in the ADK. 🥾 📷

Sign on tree points to various trails and displays winter trail etiquette in a dense, green forest. Three hikers trekking uphill through a forested trail wearing backpacks and using trekking poles surrounded by tall trees and greenery. Various coniferous trees stand still on a misty mountain overlooking a winding river below under an overcast sky Person wearing a hat and backpack climbing a rocky trail using a trekking pole surrounded by dense forest on a mountain slope Person in yellow hat smiling in foreground two hikers walking on rocky mountain in foggy weather with sign reading 267-Ft Above Sea Mt Surface Mtn in background Two individuals equipped with hiking gear stand on a rocky trail surrounded by dense greenery and trees in a forest area. They are holding trekking poles and wearing wide-brimmed hats. Three smiling individuals stand together outdoors one in a yellow hat and two with short hair one giving a thumbs-up surrounded by lush green trees and a gravel pathway

2024-08-16

Successful rescue mission to recover some gear I left at Cloudspin Cliff when bailing in an unexpected thunderstorm! 📷

Person in a green helmet and blue jacket stands outdoors with mountains and a glowing sun amidst clouds in the background. Person climbing wearing a bright green helmet looks up from a rocky ledge surrounded by dense green forest. Person wearing a green helmet and blue attire with climbing gear smiling at the camera while standing in front of a mountainous forest landscape

2024-08-16

Matthew and I had a grand time hiking up Phelps Mountain yesterday. It was his (and Gideon’s) first high peak! Great conversation the whole way, and a fantastic view at the summit — better than we expected considering the wildfire haze. Gideon definitely earned his nap afterward. 🐾 📷

Two hikers smiling on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green forest, one holding a drink and giving a thumbs-up while the other holds a leashed dog. A person stands on a wooden bridge holding coffee and a leashed dog in a mountainous forested area near a flowing stream under a clear blue sky. A person with a yellow backpack and dog walk on a narrow mountain trail surrounded by green bushes with expansive forested hills and cloudy sky in the background. Three people sit and stand on a rocky ledge overlooking vast green mountains under a partly cloudy sky one person in blue shirt is taking a photo. A man with a red cap and hiking gear watches a large black dog drink from a rocky creek in a lush, mossy forest. Wooden signpost displays trail markers in a dense forest TRAIL TO Arrow Adirondack Loj 1.0. Additional signs provide directions to various destinations including Avalanche Camps Junction. Two hikers smiling and holding trekking poles near a trail register in a forest with a resting black-and-white dog. The register has signs and maps.

2024-08-08

Long days in the mountains are always good days in the mountains! Thanks Lewis family for all the laughs! 📷

Four people standing closely on a wooden path surrounded by dense, green foliage in a forested area under bright sunlight Four people rest on a rocky surface in a forest two seated on backpacks one standing holding a snack and jacket and another eating while sitting on the ground Tree branches with green leaves frame a view of a clear blue sky with a few clouds in a forest setting. Person hiking in mountainous terrain touching a rock while ascending a path surrounded by dense green forest and distant mountain range under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A woman sits on a large rock protruding from a mountain cliff overlooking an expansive forest valley with distant mountain ranges under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Four people standing on a large rocky outcrop overlook a vast green forest with mountain ranges in the distance and a partly cloudy sky. A hiker stands on a rocky path holding a walking stick in a mountainous area surrounded by green shrubs with vast hills and a blue sky in the background. A cluster of vibrant blue flower buds growing among green grasses and leafy plants in a natural outdoor setting. Four people stand on a rocky mountain peak near a stack of stones beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The person second from the left wears a shirt that reads DO EPIC SH*T Person standing on a large rock looking at distant mountain ranges under a blue sky filled with scattered clouds. Five people stand on a rocky mountain summit, posing for a photo with one person making a peace sign. Bright sky with scattered clouds and distant mountain ridges in the background. Woman holding hiking poles on a rock next to a beaver dam by a calm river bordered by lush green mountains with a clear blue sky. She is wearing a “Go Epic” T-shirt. Two people sit on a large rock giving thumbs up next to a calm lake surrounded by evergreen trees with mountains and clear blue sky in the background Person walking on a bridge at night in a forest wearing a headlamp with additional lights visible in the background. Stars scattered across a dark night sky with silhouettes of tree branches visible at the bottom creating a serene and quiet atmosphere.

2024-07-23

Working moves on Roaches tonight. Devilishly tricky crux, and the top out remains thoughtful. 🧗 📷

Person climbing rock face wearing a green helmet and blue shirt looking at camera cliff edge with trees and a road in the background

2024-07-21

Guides’ day off with @andrew_jarvis05 at Poke-O-Moonshine. We snagged a couple of fun onsights in perfect weather (The Sting, 5.8+ for me). Thanks for showing me around, can’t wait to go back! 📷

Climber scaling a vertical rock face in a forested area with dense green foliage and rocky ground below

Climber scaling a steep rock face attaching gear to a rope in a lush, green forest setting below.

A climber wearing a helmet and safety gear ascends a steep rock face while gripping holds and using a rope gripped between their teeth in a forested area with green foliage below.

A rock climber ascends a vertical rock face gripping it tightly wearing protective gear surrounded by a forested area with visible green trees and rocky ground beneath them

Climber ascends a steep rock face gripping a handhold wearing safety gear including a helmet and harness in a forested area.

Climber ascends a steep rock face secured by a rope against a backdrop of a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.

Climber ascending a steep rock face with safety ropes against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

2024-06-11

Having a front row seat to @gruber@mastodon.social’s live The Talk Show with the Theater app on Vision Pro is pretty fantastic. After just a few minutes, it’s easy to forget that I’m across the country on my couch. It’s very cool!

Front row view of three men sitting on stage.

2024-06-09

I hardly ever do titled posts on Micro.blog, so I find myself befuddled on how to add a title to a post that’s fewer than 300 characters long. I surely don’t need to add filler text just to reveal the title field (and then delete the filler), right? cc: @manton

Screenshot of Micro.blog's post writing interface with no Title field in sight, despite all the options to show more things selected.

2024-05-20

Finally got @adk_traplordz out on some rock 👊 Regular Route, Chapel Pond Slab 📷

A rope stretches down a steep rock face overlooking a dense green forest. A rope stretches up a steep rock face under a clear blue sky with green foliage at the edges. A climber with safety gear ascends a steep rock face beside a tree with emerging leaves in a bright natural setting. Climber ascending a steep rock face with forested hills in the background under a clear sky. A scenic mountain landscape with a deep blue lake surrounded by dense greenery under a clear blue sky with white clouds. A rope dangles over a rock face with shrubs against a blue sky with clouds.

2024-05-18

Got a nice hike/run in to clear my head and scout out a new (to me) trail. Super fun route up and over the Pitchoff Ridge and then up Cascade Pass. 🥾 📷

A digital map showing a highlighted hiking trail (in red) through green terrain, marked with a blue location tag labeled “Cascade Falls,” near a road labeled “State Hwy 73." A panoramic view from a mountain summit showing evergreen trees in the foreground, rolling hills in the mid-ground, and a dramatic cloudy sky above. A large, precariously balanced boulder stands among trees, resembling a giant stone pedestal in a forested setting. A vantage point atop a rocky hill overlooks a lush, green valley with a river winding through it, framed by steep forested slopes.

2024-05-02

📷 #mbApr Day +2 (32)

Ollivander is the quintessential unputdownable critter.

A smiling person is holding a large, fluffy gray cat over their shoulder, indoors, with home decor in the background.

2024-05-01

📷 #mbApr Day +1

Kinda like a massive structural bubble.

A large whimsical building screen on the Sphere in Las Vegas depicts eyes, set against a clear sky with active city streets and vehicles below.

2024-04-30

📷 #mbApr Day 30

When I think of my hometown it’s this image of the local theater along our red brick Main Street that comes to mind. (Image credit: Billy Strings)

Neon-lit theater marquee at night reads “IONIA THEATRE” with “WELCOME HOME BILLY STRINGS” on a lower sign, flanked by street lights and a pedestrian sidewalk.

2024-04-29

📷 #mbApr Day 29

Can’t wait to drift back down this river. Soon enough!

Person kayaking on a calm river, with lush green trees lining the banks under a blue sky with clouds.

2024-04-28

📷 #mbApr Day 28

Gathering for totality felt like being a member of the community of Earth as much as our local town.

Two people are smiling for a selfie in a sunny park with other people relaxing on the grass, against a backdrop of buildings and trees.

2024-04-27

📷 #mbApr Day 27

Surprise! Upon reaching the summit, we popped above the clouds and were gifted with incredible sun rays.

Skiers and snowboarders descend a snowy slope, with a bright sun above and dense clouds parting in a mountainous setting.

2024-04-26

📷 #mbApr Day 26

Little Pine Marten critter was SO CUTE! 😍

A rust-red and white mustelid prowls through snowy terrain near green conifer branches.

2024-04-25

📷 #mbApr Day 25

Star spine.

A small turtle with a glittery star on its shell is traversing a plain off-white surface, surrounded by indistinct office items.

2024-04-24

📷 #mbApr Day 24

Goodbye light.

A moonrise over mountainous terrain with faint city lights in the distance under a dusky sky.

2024-04-23

📷 #mbApr Day 23

Dreamy

Vivid orange clouds at sunset over a calm sea with a silhouette of a boat and shoreline vegetation in a serene setting.

2024-04-22

📷 #mbApr Day 22

Many blues.

A tranquil lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by forested hills under a clear blue sky, flanked by a wooden dock and part of a building on the right.

2024-04-21

📷 #mbApr Day 21

Improbable mountain.

Desert vegetation dominates the foreground with rugged mountains rising in the distance under a clear blue sky.