Tag Archives: Lake Placid

Porter Mountain, High Peaks Region, Adirondacks, New York State

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ron

The easiest way to access the summit of Porter Mountain is via the Cascade Mountain Trail. Approximately .3 miles from the summit of Cascade Mountain the trail to Porter Mountain branches off to the right drops down through a col … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountain trail, Adirondacks High Peaks Region

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ron

When I’m hiking on my own and staying in a tent, breakfast can be a rather meager and stark affair, but my wife was with me this trip so, breakfast was a bit more sumptuous. Nothing against the law about … Continue reading →

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The Moon over Mirror Lake, New York State

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ron

After spending two days in the rain or under heavily overcast skies, we were happy to see the skies clear and the moon come out. It would have been nice if the skies had cleared a few hours earlier when … Continue reading →

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Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York State

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ron

Although the weather had improved a little at Lake Placid (elevation approx. 1750 ft) (Location), we left there hoping that the cloud clover might break enough for us to get some nice views from the top of Whiteface Mountain, New … Continue reading →

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Lake Placid and Mirror Lake, New York

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ron

We had arrived the night before and were staying at the Mirror Lake Inn.  Weather continued to be rather unpredictable. The drizzle of the night before had subsided but low menacing clouds continued to hover over the valley. It was … Continue reading →

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Lake Placid, New York

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ron

My wife and I were able to get away for another short vacation.  We visited Lake Placid. On our way down to Lake Placid, we stopped for a bit to take a look at St. Regis Falls (one of my … Continue reading →

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Heading out to High Peaks Region

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Ron

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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Cascade Mountain, High Peaks Region, Adirondacks

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Ron

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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