An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog

Tag: Travel

  • Indian Head

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    Before leaving New York behind, I decided to check one more mountain of the 3500 List. I arrived in the state the evening before the hike so I might get an early start. Trailhead parking was beginning to fill up now that the weather was better, and I always prefer an early morning hike.

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    snowpackjack
    A view of the catskill mountains, partially obscured by fir trees on the summit of South Twin Mountain

  • Calculating Risk

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    While I realize life is finite, and we all have our own appointment in Samarra, I see no reason to move the date forward.

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    snowpackjack
    a hiker climbs a snow covered mountain with trekking pols in hand.

  • Hiking Armor

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    Do you have a secret formula for keeping the bugs at bay?

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    snowpackjack

  • Spring Point Ledge

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    This little “spark plug” caisson style lighthouse is the only one in the U.S. you can walk to. It reminds me of many of Rhode Island’s lighthouses, that are often located in the water near channels, and require a kayak or boat to reach. I had been traveling to Maine to photograph some of the…

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    snowpackjack
    A lighthouse centered in the image on a jetty of granite boulders. The lighthouses beacon is illuminated above the tower. The sky is overcast at night with dark clouds.