Saluting ‘Merica On Buck Mountain

I am a planner. I research. I read. I plan ahead. Those who know me well, know this to be … Continue reading Saluting ‘Merica On Buck Mountain

Big Slide Mountain via Slide Mt. Brook

We weren’t planning to climb any mountains on our “hike out” day from the Johns Brook Lodge. But the weather … Continue reading Big Slide Mountain via Slide Mt. Brook

One of my favorite Mary Oliver quotes is: “That’s the big question, the one the world throws at you every … Continue reading Haystack, Basin and Saddleback: A JBL Adventure

“Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.” – Alice Walker On the last weekend in this past June, Mallory and I … Continue reading Surprises on Seymour Mountain

This may be the last mountain blog I post for a while, due to my current hip situation and … Continue reading Blue Mountain Joy

“When you’re a mountain person, you understand the brilliance and the beauty of the contradiction. The way land can be … Continue reading March Madness Continues on Panther Peak

While the debate whether we had a “real” winter is still up for grabs, I for one, found plenty of … Continue reading Hope on Hopkins Mountain

Life is like a cup of tea…it’s all in how you make it… So, let’s put the kettle on, or … Continue reading Tea Time on Poke-O-Moonshine

“Magic happens when you don’t give up. Even though you want to. The universe always falls in love with a … Continue reading Rising Together on Skylight & Gray

Sometimes, even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. – adapted by John Steinbeck Or in … Continue reading Indian Head, Nippletop and Dial Mountains