2024-11-09

Winter is sneaking back into the Adirondacks! I had a wonderful time with Jason and Henry as we conquered Street & Nye Mountains today. The frost flowers were in full bloom, and we broke out the microspikes for the first time this season. Although they were capped with clouds when we started, both summits greeted us with crystal clear views of the snow crystals atop the rest of the high peaks. 8.1 miles and 2600 ft elevation gain. 🏔️ 📷

Three people equipped with hiking gear smile on a forest trail flanked by tall trees and fallen leaves. The trail stretches into the forest, creating a serene outdoor backdrop. Ice formations sprout upward from the soil intermingling with brownish dried leaves on the ground surface creating a frosty and earthy textured scene in a natural outdoor setting. A person with a backpack walks through a forested area under a bright sun in a clear blue sky surrounded by evergreen trees. Two hikers pose together holding hiking poles in a forested area beneath a sign that reads NYE MOUNTAIN. Tall trees surround them amidst dappled sunlight on the ground. Snow-dusted forest ground scattered with rocks and tree roots, surrounded by dense evergreen trees, under a clear sky-lit canopy. Snow-capped mountain peaks framed by evergreen branches in a serene forest setting under a clear blue sky. Two people pose for a photo while hiking in a mountainous landscape surrounded by pine trees and clear blue sky. Fallen tree lies across a tranquil stream reflecting sunlight amidst a dense forest of tall, shadowed pine trees. Two people with hiking poles traverse rocks across a shallow stream surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and scattered rocks.

2024-11-06

Instead of doomscrolling today, I went outside with the dog and sunk my anxious energy into splitting a whole bunch of wood, and started listening to Endurance (the Shackleton book). Then my wife and I went for a walk. Getting away from current events was good for the soul. 📷

Axe resting on a chopped tree stump surrounded by scattered wood chips and stacked logs among fallen leaves in a forest clearing. A wooden rack holds stacked firewood and twigs in an outdoor forest setting surrounded by trees and fallen leaves. A stack of chopped firewood rests neatly between two trees in a forest setting surrounded by fallen leaves and gravel. A wooden rack holds stacked firewood in three layers. On top, clay pots contain small plants. The ground is covered with gravel and leaves, and the wall is paneled gray. Firewood is stacked neatly against a wooden shingled wall beside a porch railing. A bicycle is partially visible on the adjacent porch area. Wood logs stacked on a metal rack resting on a wooden floor with a basket of newspapers nearby and a tiled wall in the background. A dog rests with paws crossed on a wooden porch next to a vertical beam. A hanging basket with plants and a macramé hammock are in the background. A golden retriever lies comfortably on a wooden porch next to a hanging hammock surrounded by a forested area.

2024-10-28

Holy smokes this finish on the Studio Neat pens/pencil looks amazing! I don’t need another, but wow!

Limited Edition 013 is here! Red has been one of the most requested colors, so we went all out with this edition. It’s vibrant, glossy, and has embedded metallic flakes for a glimmering effect. Available on all our writing instruments, for one week only! studioneat.com/products/limite

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.