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The following audio log covers Thurs., Oct. 7 2010 to Sun., Oct. 10, 2010. Thursday is rain, so I don’t bother the summits. Friday, I get blown down Haystack in 50+ mph winds. Saturday, I finally make it up Haystack, Skylight, and Marcy, taking some awesome pictures.
The following image gallery coincides with this audio.
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This portion of the series covers Tues., Oct. 5 2010 and Wed., Oct. 6 2010. I remark on my traverse of Gothics, Saddleback, and Basin Mountain—the most difficult portion of the Great Range Trail.
I slide on Gothics and Saddleback, tearing up my rain pants pretty good, but no injuries. I make it to Slant Rock, but didn’t find the lean-to until next audio log. Instead, I am stuck inside my tent in a puddle for Oct. 6., waiting out the rain…
The following image gallery coincides with this audio log.
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“Part IV
RSS Feeds, Comments, Other Goodies
Oct 27 2010 5:38:29 pm EST
Have spent the week updating the website. Now including RSS feed and comment forms on each article.
Also, a Facebook Like button, a tweet button, and Digg button on each article.
On image galleries, I’ve included add to cart buttons with thumbnails, in addition to the slideshow view. I have changed the shopping cart behavior to view cart automatically after adding a product.
Will continue Great Range Trail series tomorrow, covering Gothics, Saddleback, and Basin Mtn., the most difficult portion of the trip. Not without a few good falls…
The following audio log covers Monday, October 4, 2010. It was my first time hiking over three mountains in one day.
Ashamed to admit I camped above 4000ft in between Armstrong and Gothics. The spot was a level clearing already used for camping, but I try to adhere to the DEC regulations.
In this instance, I misjudged my capabilities, so I was totally spent close to nightfall. Didn’t want to risk an unfamiliar mountain with low energy in the night.
I would like to stress the importance of DEC’s regulations in the Adirondacks, especially the High Peaks Region. The area experiences heavy traffic, and without observing the rules, the fragile ecosystem would be laid bare, as Mt Marcy has experienced.
The following image gallery coincides with this audio log.
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The shame of slow progress, and the blasphemy of using Facebook in the wilderness…
The following audio is a trail recording of my first and second day on the Great Range Trail, in the Adirondack State Park, High Peaks Region. I start late on a Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. It is peak foliage in the area.
I make it as far as the summit of Rooster Comb on the first day, before muscle cramps force me to set up camp. I end up sleeping in, heading out close to noontime the next day. Progress is slow as I adjust to my packweight. I end up setting up camp northeast of Lower Wolfjaw Mtn.
The following image gallery is associated with this segment of my hike.
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“Part I
Stopped home for a week to clean gear, process images and audio, and let some injuries heal. Heading out to Lake George region tomorrow.
Complete Great range was a wild hike, can’t wait to share experiences.
After a series of delays, I will be heading to the High Peaks Region, Adirondack Park, today. At the suggestion of a friend, I will start on the complete Great Range. From there, depending on supplies, weather, and overall health, I will make an expedition into the interior, or I will loop back to Keene Valley. I am thinking 6-12 days, although perhaps a little longer if camera still has battery and memory, and I can ration my supplies.
I don’t think I’ll be able to make it to Lake George, due to early peaking and obligations that kept me behind. Instead, I will focus my energies in the High Peaks.
Terribly sorry for the people who needed my help on certain projects. But peak season in the Adirondacks is a temporal phenomena. When I get back, I’ll address web development and other contracting related concerns, although this may be in late October…
In any case, I will return with photographs, and perhaps some interesting stories on chrisbemis.com
