Category Archives: New York State

Snowshoeing up to Mt. Marcy, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Snowshoeing up to Mt. Marcy, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains Joined up with Tom Bissegger of Brampton, Ontario for a weekend winter camping and snowshoeing trip to Mt. Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The goal was … Continue reading

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Hiking to Marcy Dam

Hiking to Mt. Marcy Dam When I arrived a the trailhead, it wasn’t snowing. After I went inside to register and pay for parking, I came back out and could barely see my car due a very heavy snowfall that … Continue reading

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Heading out to High Peaks Region

Heading out to High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks As I left Ottawa on my way to a winter climb of Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, the weather conditions for driving were definitely not optimal. I would … Continue reading

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Flatiron Building – New York City

Originally called the Fuller Building when it was completed in 1902, this triangular building is now known as the Flatiron Building . My first experience with flatiron buildings was when I first saw the Gooderham Building in Toronto’s distillery district. … Continue reading

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New York City, NY

New York City, NY First time in New York City, NY. We were a day late due to a vicious snow storm that swept across Ontario the day before, but we were here and, like all tourists, heading for the … Continue reading

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Adirondacks, High Peaks Region, Trails 13 & 15

Adirondacks, High Peaks Region, Trails 13 & 15 There are 46 peaks in the Adirondacks High Peaks Region that are 4,000 feet or more in elevation and there is a 46er club for those who have climbed all 46. I … Continue reading

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Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center at Paul Smith’s, NY

Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center at Paul Smith’s When traveling down to hike in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack’s, I often stopped at the Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center to stretch my legs with a quick walk around … Continue reading

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Cascade Mountain, High Peaks Region, Adirondacks

Cascade Mountain, High Peaks Region, Adirondacks I had to be half way to Boston, MA later in the day, but when I woke up, packed my tent and apparel back into my car and looked around, I decided that it … Continue reading

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Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains October 12, 2006 – The day before. October 13, 2006 I was staying at the campground maintained by ADK at the base of the trail and overnight the winds howled as … Continue reading

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Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains Mt. Jo (2876 ft) is not one of the 46 “high peaks” but the trail is certainly a fun one to climb. It starts innocently enough close to the Adirondack Loj … Continue reading

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