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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.
Other Articles in this series:
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.
Other articles in this series:
“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
Zim Smith Trail Update
Sep 16 2010 7:50:50 pm EST
The Zim Smith Trail will soon open up at Underpass Rd., near Curtis Lumber, with a bridge crossing a small stream. A paved trail extends to Oak St, just off East High St. I spoke with someone working on the site, he said it may be ready Wednesday, they just have to pave a small portion, and fence up a portion so people don’t end up on the windshield of an Amtrak.
Speaking of which, I figured out how they’ll solve the Zepko Lane problem. Zepko Lane has train tracks going over it but no gate or warning lights. So they’re just going to fence off the end of Zepko Lane so people don’t try to access the trail through there.
Anyway, bittersweet project. No longer my little secret. Never encountered anyone on that path back in the day. At least I can get to Round Lake without worrying about stale diesel exhaust and rapidly curving semi-trailers, with drivers jacked up on 15 hours worth of 5 hour energy drink.
Published a trail review of Buck Mountain with directions and a general idea of trail conditions
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.
Saratoga County Trail Expansion
Sep 7 2010 9:43:37 pm EST
I noticed an increase in recreational trail expansion and maintenance in Saratoga County. judging by the tone of this article, it seems to be a continuing trend. I will now be able to access the Zim Smith Trail in Ballston Spa without trespassing or crossing creeks.
I wrote an article outlining how long it took for birds to visit the feeder, as well as what species of birds I’ve observed.
So far, I’ve observed six species of birds, as well as some persistent squirrels.
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