Looking back
at 2017 I went on some great hikes, camped in some beautiful spots, and saw
some fantastic views. I enjoyed all of
the hikes I went on, whether they were short day trips or longer overnights. I went on a weeklong trip, both backpacking
and canoeing, with my son and the Boy Scouts.
It was the high light of my year.
It was challenging but well worth it, and a trip that we will remember for
many years. My hiking year started with
an overnight on Mt Greylock, which has become a tradition. Enjoy some pictures from throughout the year.
For Easter weekend my friend, Mark, and I hiked from Mt. Greylock to the Vermont border. It was a great 2 day trip that was the completion of the Massachusetts section of the AT for me.
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| Approaching the beacon on Mt Greylock |
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| Packing up at Wilbur Clearing |
I hiked Bear Mountain in CT with my daughter in May. Her first time hiking this area. She really enjoyed the views from the summit.
In June I
made my way to the Adirondacks with CRC (Carry a Rock Club) and had a great
time hiking. We hiked in the pouring
rain one day and then bright sun the next.
It was a great trip and I can’t wait to go back next June.
August was
the big trip to the Adirondacks with the Boy Scouts.
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| Tom and I on top of Gothics |
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| Long Lake |
As fall
approached my schedule got busy and my trips fewer and far between. I stayed pretty local and did some short day
hikes. I spent a good deal of time hiking in the Catskills this year. I really like the area and the trails.
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| Heading up Hunter Mt. |
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| Hunter Mt. Fire Tower |
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| Twin Mt. |
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| Heading up Indian Head Mt. |
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| On the way to Sugarloaf |
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| Giant Ledges and Panther Mt. |
Back on the South Taconic Trail for a nice fall hike and parts of the Metacomet Trail as well.
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| Alander Mtn. |
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| Metacomet Trail |
I enjoy
looking back at the pictures of my hikes and remembering them. They bring back the trail and how I felt that
day. I am looking forward to next year
and finding new trails along with returning to old favorites. My goal for 2018 is to hike more consistently,
explore a little farther into the Catskills, and blog at least monthly.
