2024-11-11

I will someday walk every mile of trails on these maps. Each one has something new to discover. 🗺️🥾

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.

2024-10-27

I love the iPhone mini and this is exactly how Apple should prioritize for a new one. Battery life is paramount, regular performance is fine, and fit the best cameras you can with the space left. I’d love a Pro version, but it’s probably impossible to cram everything into a smaller chassis.

2024-10-05

TIL about “digital” watch faces from @gruber@mastodon.social

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.

2024-08-21

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! 📷

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2024-08-08

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

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2024-07-04

I’ve never seen this data detector before. On iOS 17 it recognized I was being asked for a photo, so clicking on “picture” opens the photo picker. Nice!

2024-06-10

Oh boy, we’re hardly out of follow-up, and @connected@relayfm.social is already way off the rails. 😂 Gonna be a great one! 🎙️

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.

2024-04-19

I promise you’re not ready for the utter madness that is this very real training video from Waffle House where they show how they’ve made a new “written language” of sorts with food and condiment packets to represent every possible variation of their menu.

🎙️ Via Rec Diffs #232

2024-04-10

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

2024-04-04

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! 💨 🥾 📷

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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. 🧗📷

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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.

2024-03-19

Congrats to @robb@social.lol and @johnvoorhees@macstories.net on bringing Ruminate to MacStories. It’s a super fun show with the best artwork, and even better hosts. 😁

🍕 Ruminate is Joining to MacStories rknight.me/blog/ruminate-is-jo

Mine and John's podcast we've been doing for over 7 years is now part of MacStories! All the same nonsense with a new home. Check out the post on MacStories too: macstories.net/news/ruminate-j

2024-03-17

The joys of a decade+ friendship are quips like this on @atpfm@mastodon.social. 🤣 🎙️

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. 📷

2024-02-26

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”

2024-02-12

Mountainfest was a joy this weekend! So many quiet badasses here, ready and willing to share their knowledge. I feel so fortunate to live somewhere that an event like this exists to bring climbers and other outdoor adventurers together. 💪 📷

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2024-02-03

Incredible day in the high peaks to summit Wright Peak! Honestly, best conditions I’ve ever seen it with clear skies, minimal wind, and great trail. Hanging out with Hank and Madonna was an absolute delight! @highpeaksmountainguides 🏔️ 🥾 📷

Three hikers with poles navigate a snowy forest trail, surrounded by snow-laden trees in wintry daylight. A snowshoe-clad hiker stands amidst a snowy landscape with frost-covered trees, under a blue sky with wispy clouds and a subtle rainbow-like halo from sunlight. Three individuals standing atop a snowy mountain, smiling for a selfie, surrounded by a snow-covered landscape under a cloudy sky. A smiling person holding hiking poles stands next to a trail sign in a snowy forest. The sign reads “FOOT TRAIL → WHALES TAIL 5 WRIGHT PEAK 2.6 ALGONQUIN PEAK 2994'↑3.0."