2024-04-10

Took Phin for a walk today and surprised him with his first swim of the year! Water dog = happy dog. 😁 📷

2024-04-10

📷 #mbApr Day 10

My favorite kind of train: The musical people kind!

A marching band in blue uniforms parades down a street with historical buildings, playing drums and brass instruments.

2024-04-09

📷 #mbApr Day 09

A throwback to my crispy tiger-striped sunburn, a result of an unfortunate application of sunblock. 🐯 🥵

A person’s bare back is shown with mild sunburn, standing indoors with a partial reflection in a mirror to the right side.

2024-04-08

📷 #mbApr Day 08

Equal parts prevention and welcome.

A wooden sign reads “STATE LAND BOUNDARY ENTERING HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS” in a snowy forest setting under a clear blue sky. Additional signs request help preserving the wilderness and leash dogs.

2024-04-08

📷 #mbApr Day 07

The mountains fuel my well-being. (Gah! Can’t believe I missed yesterday. The 30-day photoblogging pin will remain out-of-reach.)

A person equipped for snow trekking is smiling, holding trekking poles, on a snowy mountain slope under a clear blue sky.

2024-04-06

📷 #mbApr Day 06

Windy? Couldn’t tell.

Two hikers on a rocky summit, one in foreground posing triumphantly, the other standing behind, with mountainous landscape and clear blue sky in the background.

2024-04-05

📷 #mbApr Day 05

A SERENE anchor, 700 feet above the canyon floor, connects me to the mountain.

Climber ascending a steep rock face secured by ropes and anchor points; perspective from below looking up at the route.

2024-04-04

📷 #mbApr Day 04

A dense, spiky cactus dominates the foreground with a rocky mountain background under a clear blue sky with contrails.

This foliage is more prickly than pretty. Which speaks to its excessive prickliness because it is still quite pretty.

2024-04-04

I was honored to assist Mike and Jane in finishing up their Saranac Lake 6ers today with summits on Haystack & McKenzie! We were the only folks on the trail…can’t imagine why! 💨 🥾 📷

Two hikers are embracing on a mountain trail, with a scenic overlook of forested hills and cloudy skies in the background. There is no text in the image. Two hikers ascending a forested mountain trail, with one in the foreground smiling at the camera, and expansive views of distant hills and a lake in the background. Two hikers are trekking on a rocky forest trail with bare trees and moss-covered rocks, one in the foreground smiling and one farther back.

2024-04-03

📷 #mbApr Day 03

A person lies in a sleeping bag inside a tent, holding a playing card, with scattered cards on a mattress. Warm lighting indicates it might be evening or dawn.

A deck of cards is required gear for any backpacking trip. (circa March 2014 😳)

2024-04-02

📷 #mbApr Day 02

Pine branches heavily laden with fresh snow, set against a blurred snowy background.

Snow flowers?

2024-04-02

Okay, now that is pretty awesome!

More impressions from @ismh@eworld.social here.

2024-04-01

📷 #mbApr Day 01

A climbing backpack with coiled rope and ice axes rests amid cardboard boxes and various items in a cluttered storage space.

A tool, or toy?

2024-03-24

🆕📝 Scott Yu-Jan’s Macintosh Studio

You may have heard of Viticci's MacPad, but how about a desktop version with...an iPad mini? This thing looks awesome!

A vintage-style computer on a desk with the word ‘Macintosh’ overlaid on the left and ‘Studio’ on the right.

2024-03-21

Took advantage of stellar weather last week to climb at The Gunks! I was very fortunate to meet some new friends willing to take on an orphan climber into their gang. Got on a bunch of new climbs and shook off the rust. Ended the day with delicious pho. 10/10 would recommend. 🧗📷

A person is climbing a rugged rock face outdoors with trees above and a rope trailing below. A winding road cuts through a forested landscape, with distant mountains under a blue sky; pine branches frame the view from a high vantage point. A smiling person wearing a helmet and backpack is rock climbing amidst trees and boulders. A rock climber ascends a steep cliff face with trees at the top edge, casting shadows on the rocky surface. A group of people is dining together, smiling, and posing in a restaurant with exposed brick walls and artwork. The table has remnants of a meal with some beverages.

2024-03-21

I had the distinct pleasure of summiting Giant Mountain with Hector and Renata this past weekend. And because they were such awesome hikers, we tossed in Rocky Peak Ridge for good measure! There’s still snow in those hills, folks. Stellar day out with great views and even better company. 🏔️ 📷

Two hikers stand smiling before a sign for “Giant Mountain Wilderness Area,” surrounded by sparse snow-covered ground and leafless trees. The sign includes trail information and conservation messages.

2024-03-21

Our new favorite restaurant in the ADK, the underappreciated @thewoodshedonpark, has an excellent duck dish special this week. Superb service, amazing atmosphere, and delicious food and drink. Perfect date night location. 😉 📷

Sliced duck breast arranged next to a scoop of risotto, a rolled green leaf, mushrooms, and puree on a round white plate, suggesting an upscale dining experience.

2024-03-20

Anyone else curious what the rest of that help text for the ‘About’ field says? 😆 /cc: @manton

2024-03-13

Clever, functional, AND fun!

2024-03-13

Things were getting boring, so Phin found a new thing to be perturbed by: reflections on the ceiling that he cannot chase. 📷

2024-03-13

They said the promised day would never come, but arrived it has.

2024-03-08

Another perfect (March!?) day guiding atop Owl’s Head Mountain. We were supposed to climb ice for Levi’s bachelor party, but the rock was pretty great too. 📷

A group of people stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a valley with mountainous terrain and a few evergreen trees in the foreground.

2024-03-05

Whelp, got out guiding rock today, March 4th. What a strange, strange winter. Hard to say goodbye to ice season, but with a Red Rocks trip quickly approaching, it felt good to plug some gear and pull on rock. 🧗 📷

Two climbers are ascending a steep rock face with safety ropes, surrounded by pine trees and overlooking a mountainous landscape.

2024-02-26

It’s my wonderful wife’s birthday and we celebrated doing all Jo’s favorite things! 🥳 Including a hunt for 30 balloons hidden throughout the house. Phin might have had the best time of all of us! 🐶🎈 📷

A person sits on the floor unpacking a box in a decorated living room. A balloon overhead reads “I Love You More Than Tacos!"

2024-02-26

Had the best time summiting Algonquin and Wright Peaks with Jeanne and Jessie yesterday. Our stoke was as high as the wind speeds, which is to say “quite high”. And we met a furry friend! 📷

People with backpacks and trekking poles hike on a snowy forest trail. The sunlight filters through the trees, casting soft shadows on the snow. Two individuals are posing behind a cairn on a sunny, snow-covered mountain. They are dressed in vibrant cold-weather gear, with hiking equipment. A person in winter clothing and gear is resting on a snowy mountain slope with clear blue skies in the background. A brown marten stands on snow, looking towards the camera, surrounded by a snowy forest backdrop. Two hikers with large backpacks stand on a snowy trail, one smiling mid-motion; behind them is a signpost with text, in a wooded area. Signpost text: “High Peaks Wilderness Area Special Regulations apply in the High Peaks Wilderness Area”