Tag: winter
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Herding The Cats
Swimming across Reddit, my eye caught a post about a user who had just completed climbed all the 3500 foot the peaks in the Catskills High Peaks list. I sat up in my chair, stunned. What list was that?! Being a peak bagger, I was instantly curious and dived down the rabbit hole. I’ve been…
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Wachusett Mountain
A fine Sunday was forecast, with temperatures at 1-2 C. (33 F) Feeling a bit lethargic, but not wanting to waste such a nice hike day, I texted my daughter Fiona and confirmed our plan to hike, but changed the mountain! I had originally planned to head north to New Hampshire. A lack of accurate…
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Windham High Peak
Catskills, New York, USA I arrive on time. It’s important in winter when days are short, and every bit of daylight counts. An early 5:00 am start placed me at the trailhead at 9:00 am. I had researched some local blogs and my mapping application and chosen the shortest and easiest route to the summit.…
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Winter Hiking’s Appeal
Fall was in the air. Temperatures on these local hike days were decidedly lower now. Fleece pullovers and beanies were appearing on my companions as the earth began to change it’s tilt. Marcia said “I cant wait until we get some snow.” I frowned. Winter was a season you spent inside. ” Must be cold…
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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 