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Our First Climb – Crane Mountain
In 2005 we climbed our first mountain (Crane Mountain) together. I had climbed a few in the past but this was our first together. We were spending a week in the Lake George area and what better way to explore the region than from above? While not the tallest mountain we’ve climbed, it was pretty … Continue reading
Littl Blue vs Little Blue
Little Blue Mountain: a mountain in the foothills of Blue Mountain in Indian Lake, NY near Blue Mountain Lake with an elevation of about 2,800 ft. Littl Blue Mountain: a mountain in South Colton, NY overlooking little blue pond at an elevation of about 1,800 ft. Easy to confuse the two. Lots of people think … Continue reading
Pittsburgh is an Awesome City
Drinking and Star Wars all with a DD? or my wife rules part deux? Awesome. Rachel and I went to Pittsburgh for Star Wars in Concert a few weeks ago. Before we went I learned a little about the city because, honestly, I knew nothing. Pittsburgh is in the middle of the mountains? Why did … Continue reading
Mount Rainier and Seattle Harbor
Friday we headed out for Mount Rainier. After seeing the mountain hovering over the city last night at sunset we just had to. It took longer to drive there than we expected, a little over 2 hrs to Paradise but it was well worth it. The scenery and the view of the mountain were fantastic. … Continue reading
Algonquin and Wright Peak
We’re on a roll. With the long weekend last week we headed up to camp and hit another of the 46 High Peaks. This time around our goal was Algonquin Peak, but like many of the High Peaks, hiking Algonquin gets you close to several others. We made our attempt at those as well. Starting … Continue reading
