Weekend in the Finger Lakes, day 2 • Watkins Glen, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Robert Treman State Parks • February 11, 2017 When Curtis told his colleagues we were going to the Finger Lakes region for the weekend, their replies were “Why? It’s the off season, there’s nothing to do!” Well, little do they realize that this…
Weekend in the Finger Lakes, Day 1 • Snowshoeing to Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower • February 10, 2017 Thanks to this hike, we have had our “official” first experience in breaking in a mountain trail right after a heavy snowfall. I know I’ve mentioned on other hikes that “we were the first to walk on this…
Cold Climbing in Cat Creek, Day 4 • Kaaterskill Falls • January 9, 2017 Let’s begin with a brief history by Curtis: Some readers may wonder why this weekend trip has been named “Cold Climbing in Cat Creek”. What is Cat Creek? I thought you were in the Catskills? Is it really considered climbing if you walk…
Cold Climbing in Cat Creek, Day 3 • Visiting Attractions in the Hudson Valley • January 8, 2017 Our initial goal for the weekend was to finish hiking the five fire towers in the Catskills for the Fire Tower Challenge. We had previously hiked Hunter Mountain back in September and the first two days of our trip…
Cold Climbing in Cat Creek, Day 2 • Hiking to High Point, NJ & Red Hill Fire Tower, NY • Driving through the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational Area • January 7, 2017 On our second day in the Catskills, we rose early, Curtis made a delicious breakfast, and we set off on our adventures for the day. We…
Cold Climbing in Cat Creek, Day 1 • Hiking Overlook Mountain • January 6, 2017 Last week, Curtis had a 4-day weekend! Never ones to pass up an opportunity to travel even a short distance, we had been toying with several ambitious trips. Boston, Philadelphia, even NYC. I don’t know why we wanted a city so much,…