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Completed the southern approach to Buck Mountain Yesterday, published an image gallery.

Buck Mountain is a perennial favorite; a 3.3 mile hike with 2000ft elevation gain. It is a nice day hike with rewarding views of Lake George, as well as a glimpse of mosses, lichens, and dwarf trees associated with summit conditions.

Look for a trail review tomorrow.

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Developed a system for backpacking photography. Chest mounted camera and gear allows me to keep the camera out of my backpack and right in front of me so I can easily take pictures.

I was frustrated keeping my camera in my backpack, having to dig it out each time I needed it. Wearing it unprotected by the neck strap during a hike is a death wish for the camera.

I’ve actively used this system on three trips with success. If it rains, I stow my gear in a dry bag. I wrote an essay in which I outline the gear I take with me as well. This is professional level stuff, but it may have features of interest to the novice.

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Completed a four day trek in the Adirondacks. Published a review and image gallery of Wilcox Lake Trail, East Stony Creek Trail, and Tenant Creek Falls Trail. I traveled about 28 miles round trip.

I reviewed Wilcox Lake including both trails, and reviewed Tenant Creek Falls separately . I wrapped the whole trek into one image gallery .

I was stuck in a holding pattern for a week waiting for a good string of weather. Unfortunately, my best chance contained intermittent downpours. However, I was able to photograph all the remarkable features of my journey.

I hiked both approaches to Wilcox Lake , Adirondack Park, NY. From the parking area near Willis Lake, the Wilcox Lake Trail is 6.3 miles. I foun

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Completed a three day camping trip in Adirondack Park. First camping experience in over a year, as far as I can remember.

Hiked to Murphy Lake from Creek Road in Hamilton County, NY. Part of the Southern Adirondack region. Wrote the following article and posted the following image gallery as a guide.

Intended to hike Wilcox Lake Trail and Stony Creek Trail, but decided to go easy on first hike of the year. I find it is best to work out all the gear issues on a smaller expedition, working out the kinks in the system before going greater distances.

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