2025-01-15

The Bowsers in Cascade Pass made for a lovely, chill day, even with the raging winds. 👌

2025-01-15

Three weekends in a row in the Seward Range with three completely different winter conditions. But we got ‘em done with no injuries — just loooong days. 😁

Two people stand smiling beside a snow-covered sign that reads Seward Mountain amidst snowy trees under a clear blue sky.

2024-12-25

Waiting till Christmas morning to put up the ornaments wasn’t necessarily the plan, but it might be a fun new tradition! The day was too beautiful not to get out for a little ski on the rail trail. Happy Holidays from us to you!

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2024-12-19

Why do executives (or regular people, for that matter) continue to post their communications to X? I literally cannot open the links. It’s 2024, loading a webpage should not be this difficult. Post to your own domain! (From this article, btw.)

2024-12-17

New gear day!! 😍 Book a trip and you could be the first to swing them into ice! Thanks @petzl_official

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2024-12-15

🎙️ Having heard you say how much you wanted to be a parent someday, I couldn’t be more excited for you, @imyke@myke.social (and Adina). I’ve loved hearing all the baby talk. It really has been quite the year! 🥹 Good luck! 🤞 overcast.fm/+AADAvLi-…

2024-12-13

🎙️ One of the best explainers for the three types of fun I’ve heard to date. And I like what he says at the end; it’s in type 3 that you really grow. dirtbagdiaries.com

2024-12-13

Got out for a little ski scouting for future projects. It was a bit rockier than I expected. Sorry skins! 😬 Gorgeous day though.

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2024-12-12

🎙️ I snorted so hard it hurt. Thanks @rebound@hachyderm.io. 🤣 overcast.fm/+AADe1njn…

2024-12-12

Big year! Going bigger in 2025. 💪 #StravaRecap

P.S. Thanks for all the kudos @lame_letters, and all the fun times @rech310, @sgardnerdpt, @klister_the_cat! 🙌

2024-12-11

Super glad I got out yesterday for a ski before all the rain blew in. It was so good out at @whiteface_mt. Hope we get a new covering soon!

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2024-12-10

Today was a perfect day at @whiteface_mt! Incredible views, soft snow, good weather, and great friends. Thanks to the whole team there! (And maybe let someone know that your ski patroller made their escape with a Christmas tree down the slopes! 🤣)

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2024-12-09

Swinging into early ice season at Harlot on the north side of Pitchoff! (Is it still early with flows this thick?) It sure feels good to kick into vertical ice again.

Book your trip to learn the pure joy of climbing frozen waterfalls. No experience needed! Or get out onto new flows with us.

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

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2024-12-09

🎙️ On an episode of one of my new favorite podcasts, The Sharp End, from about five years ago, I heard a shout-out to someone I know in real life! Another local climber and hiker, Matt Baer, apparently won a climbing helmet giveaway back then. Makes the world feel a little smaller, in a good way.

2024-12-09

Winter has well and truly arrived in the ADK.

I’m so proud of Petra as she completed her first-ever High Peak, Phelps, on Saturday! Although she was nervous about the cold and all that mileage in snowshoes, she absolutely rocked it out all day! The weather even cooperated, and we got a stunning view of the Great Range, Colden, the McIntyres, and more just as we poked out of the trees, and no wind to speak of!

We couldn’t have asked for better conditions for Petra’s first winter hike in the Adirondacks, and we’re already planning her next trip to the mountains. 1 down, 45 to go!

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

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2024-12-06

The snow and conditions were just too perfect to not go exploring through untouched trails tonight! ❄️

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2024-12-02

The Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway was in great shape today! It’s an awesome spot to work on your uphill skinning skills and transitions in a low-risk environment before hitting the real backcountry trails.

Not sure how to get started? Hit us up for an intro to backcountry touring trip!

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide #backcountryski

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2024-11-25

You learn something new every day! Today it was all the ways your phone is significantly more secure before its first unlock after a reboot.

2024-11-22

If you find yourself flummoxed by the, to be clear, abhorrent way Donald Trump moves through the world, this podcast episode is doing a pretty good job at providing words to describe his behavior.

2024-11-22

E.B. White knew what was up.

2024-11-21

I didn’t have high expectations for my performance, but I entered my first-ever climbing competition last weekend…and came in second place for the Intermediate division! It was a ton of fun, way lower pressure than I expected, and brought together a bunch of local climbers. Thanks Mt. Van Ho!

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2024-11-20

And Re: the terrible Apple Intelligence ads, @gruber@mastodon.social spotlights an example that I didn’t, but that I totally agree with. The ads make everyone look super dumb and rude.

2024-11-20

Re: Overcast’s update, I really appreciate the thought that went into the privacy angle of its history/sharing feature:

2024-11-18

Back to Street & Nye (I promise we guide other mountains!) with @hikingwith_diane for the best weather and conditions of the past two weeks!

The weather was crisp, which gave us nice firm trails for most of the day, and the sunny view at Street was amazing! Even microspikes colluding with tree roots trying to trip us up couldn’t keep our spirits down. And learning a new skill to hike the frozen trails with them was a highlight of the day.

We had a great time in the backcountry, with big props to Diane as she completed the 9th and 10th peaks of her 46ers. 🤞 for good weather the rest of the week!

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2024-11-14

Tom and I had the whole mountain to ourselves today as we took on Street ( ft) and Nye (ft)! After our 11-hour hike yesterday, we moved a little slower up the trail while navigating our boots carefully through each icy step.

We reached the summits before the clouds rolled in, giving us pristine views over the McIntyres, Santanonis, and Sewards. We even caught a glimpse of Gothics, which we summited yesterday. With temps warming, we had to be extra careful on the descent, trying to avoid punching through the ice into mud and water below.

Crossing back over Indian Pass Brook was our final challenge, which we dispatched with ease, and were rewarded with a fantastic view of the moonrise on our drive out from the Loj. Another perfect day in the peaks.

@newyorkoutdoorguides @lakeplacidadk #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #hireaguide 📷

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