Date of Adventure: 28 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Kayak Paddle
Place of Adventure: Sugar Hill Reservoir
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Bright, sunny, temps in 80's
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 canoeist, 3 hikers, 2 dogs, 2 adult swimmers, 3 youth swimmers, 2 more canoeists on the way out.
Notes of Interest: 1. Colyn behaved excellently! 2. The pond was empty when I arrived, but quite a few people arrived later. I think in the future I will make sure to get there earlier in the day before people get out of work and decide to go adventuring. 3. We saw the kingfishers.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Adventure XL
Date of Adventure: 21 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Canoe paddle
Place of Adventure: Sugar Hill Reservoir
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Cloudy, light breeze, temps in low 70's, humid, light rain
Companion(s): Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several folks fishing
Notes of Interest: 1. The reservoir is deceptively shaped. There are 3 sections, 1 of which is almost completely hidden. There is also a small island in the middle. 2. We saw great bird life: 3 kingfishers, 2 geese, 1 blue heron. 3. This is a gorgeous, peaceful place to paddle.
Type of Adventure: Canoe paddle
Place of Adventure: Sugar Hill Reservoir
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Cloudy, light breeze, temps in low 70's, humid, light rain
Companion(s): Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several folks fishing
Notes of Interest: 1. The reservoir is deceptively shaped. There are 3 sections, 1 of which is almost completely hidden. There is also a small island in the middle. 2. We saw great bird life: 3 kingfishers, 2 geese, 1 blue heron. 3. This is a gorgeous, peaceful place to paddle.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Adventure LIX
Date of Adventure: 11 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Clear, slightly cloudy, windy, temps in low 80s, trail mostly dry
Companion(s): Colyn, Ashley
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 hiker with dog
Notes of Interest: 1. Ash fell face first and elbow deep into a mud hole at the very beginning of the hike. 2. We saw lots of little itty bitty baby frogs. 3. We saw a fawn! It was adorable! 4. We did see the Blue Heron, although it wasn't where it normally is.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Clear, slightly cloudy, windy, temps in low 80s, trail mostly dry
Companion(s): Colyn, Ashley
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 hiker with dog
Notes of Interest: 1. Ash fell face first and elbow deep into a mud hole at the very beginning of the hike. 2. We saw lots of little itty bitty baby frogs. 3. We saw a fawn! It was adorable! 4. We did see the Blue Heron, although it wasn't where it normally is.
Adventure LVIII
Date of Adventure: 10 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Peddle commute
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 40min/40min
Companion(s): none
Weather: clear, sunny, temps in 60s/clear, sunny, temps in 70s
Other Adventurers Encountered: several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I couldn't peddle everything. I was just too tired. But, I did peddle all the flats from the train trestle to the end of my street in the hardest gear.
Type of Adventure: Peddle commute
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 40min/40min
Companion(s): none
Weather: clear, sunny, temps in 60s/clear, sunny, temps in 70s
Other Adventurers Encountered: several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I couldn't peddle everything. I was just too tired. But, I did peddle all the flats from the train trestle to the end of my street in the hardest gear.
Adventure LVII
Date of Adventure: 9 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Peddle Commute
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 8.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 35min/50min
Weather: Sunny, clear sky, light breeze, temps in 60s/sunny, clear sky, light breeze temps in 70s
Companion(s): none
Other Adventurers Encountered: several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I ran some errands on the way home, which added to my mileage. I had to peddle up a couple steep hills. One of them I ended up walking.
Type of Adventure: Peddle Commute
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 8.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 35min/50min
Weather: Sunny, clear sky, light breeze, temps in 60s/sunny, clear sky, light breeze temps in 70s
Companion(s): none
Other Adventurers Encountered: several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I ran some errands on the way home, which added to my mileage. I had to peddle up a couple steep hills. One of them I ended up walking.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Adventure LVI
Date of Adventure: 7 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Overcast, temps in 70's, trail very wet, ending in thunderstorms
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. I went out Lee's Large Loop in an attempt to find and follow Joyce's Straightarm. I found some sort of trail, but I don't know if it was Joyce's or just a deer/moose trail. So far, I haven't been able to find a clear trail for any of these supposed unmarked trails, which annoys me.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Overcast, temps in 70's, trail very wet, ending in thunderstorms
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. I went out Lee's Large Loop in an attempt to find and follow Joyce's Straightarm. I found some sort of trail, but I don't know if it was Joyce's or just a deer/moose trail. So far, I haven't been able to find a clear trail for any of these supposed unmarked trails, which annoys me.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Adventure LV
Date of Adventure: 6 July 2009
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pine Hill Park
Length of Adventure, miles: 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companion(s): Colyn
Weather: Perfect! Sunny, temps in 70's, dry trail
Other Adventurers Encountered: One large group of hikers, one large group of trail volunteers
Notes of Interest: 1. Interesting Letter to the Editor in today's Rutland Herald regarding the road maintenance and logging. I haven't noticed any logging or disruption. The road looks better, but the trees certainly don't look destroyed, nor do the trails. 2. There is a new trail map for the park. I like that the new map has mileage, but I'm disappointed that it no longer has the topo markings. 3. Due to limited time we hiked a short loop today: Upper Giorgetti, Trillium, Birches, Vista, Upper Ledges, Salamander, 999, Rocky Pond, Underdog, Pond Rd, Vista, Scramble, Backstairs, Upper Giorgetti. 4. Colyn behaved excellently with the groups of people, and even managed to behave well enough in the face of an off leash dog.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pine Hill Park
Length of Adventure, miles: 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companion(s): Colyn
Weather: Perfect! Sunny, temps in 70's, dry trail
Other Adventurers Encountered: One large group of hikers, one large group of trail volunteers
Notes of Interest: 1. Interesting Letter to the Editor in today's Rutland Herald regarding the road maintenance and logging. I haven't noticed any logging or disruption. The road looks better, but the trees certainly don't look destroyed, nor do the trails. 2. There is a new trail map for the park. I like that the new map has mileage, but I'm disappointed that it no longer has the topo markings. 3. Due to limited time we hiked a short loop today: Upper Giorgetti, Trillium, Birches, Vista, Upper Ledges, Salamander, 999, Rocky Pond, Underdog, Pond Rd, Vista, Scramble, Backstairs, Upper Giorgetti. 4. Colyn behaved excellently with the groups of people, and even managed to behave well enough in the face of an off leash dog.
The New Map
Adventure LIV
Type of Adventure: Peddle Commute
Date of Adventure: 5 July 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland Area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 35 min!!!!/31 min????
Weather: Sunny, windy, no rain, temps in low 60's/sunny, light breeze, no rain, temps in 70's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I know for sure I made the morning ride in 35 minutes. I'm very excited about this. I have no idea how I made the afternoon ride in 31 minutes. I usually peddle more slowly on the way home. Either I looked at my clock wrong when I started, I peddled faster than I thought, there's slightly more downhill on the way home than on the way to work, or all of the above. 2. I seriously need a new, more comfortable bike seat. And a new water bottle.
Date of Adventure: 5 July 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland Area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 35 min!!!!/31 min????
Weather: Sunny, windy, no rain, temps in low 60's/sunny, light breeze, no rain, temps in 70's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. I know for sure I made the morning ride in 35 minutes. I'm very excited about this. I have no idea how I made the afternoon ride in 31 minutes. I usually peddle more slowly on the way home. Either I looked at my clock wrong when I started, I peddled faster than I thought, there's slightly more downhill on the way home than on the way to work, or all of the above. 2. I seriously need a new, more comfortable bike seat. And a new water bottle.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Monthly Recap
Month: June
Total Adventures: 8
Total Miles Adventured: 62.5
Total Hours Adventured: 14.5
Adventure Destinations: Rutland Area, PWMA, Moosalamoo, Pittsford Trails
Adventure Companion(s): Colyn, Mom, RCHS Adoptee Paws
Notes of Interest: 1. I know I missed 2 bike commutes, each of which was 12 miles and 1.5 hours. 2. This month has been extremely wet. I started out well with the bike commutes, and then wasn't able to bike for almost 2 weeks due to rain. 3. The rain has all the trails extremely wet. 4. I've been able to explore new trails in familiar areas, and I'm hoping to do more of the same during the rest of the summer.
Total Adventures: 8
Total Miles Adventured: 62.5
Total Hours Adventured: 14.5
Adventure Destinations: Rutland Area, PWMA, Moosalamoo, Pittsford Trails
Adventure Companion(s): Colyn, Mom, RCHS Adoptee Paws
Notes of Interest: 1. I know I missed 2 bike commutes, each of which was 12 miles and 1.5 hours. 2. This month has been extremely wet. I started out well with the bike commutes, and then wasn't able to bike for almost 2 weeks due to rain. 3. The rain has all the trails extremely wet. 4. I've been able to explore new trails in familiar areas, and I'm hoping to do more of the same during the rest of the summer.
Adventure LIII
Type of Adventure: Bike Commute
Date of Adventure: 2 July 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6
Length of Adventure, hours: 36 min
Weather: Slightly overcast, threats of rain, temps in low 70's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. My commute home was canceled due to rain. It began raining shortly after I arrived at work, and continued all day. 2. My shortest biking time yet! 3. I managed to make it up the hill by the train trestle again.
Date of Adventure: 2 July 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6
Length of Adventure, hours: 36 min
Weather: Slightly overcast, threats of rain, temps in low 70's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. My commute home was canceled due to rain. It began raining shortly after I arrived at work, and continued all day. 2. My shortest biking time yet! 3. I managed to make it up the hill by the train trestle again.
LII
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 30 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Slightly overcast, intermittent breeze, threats of rain, temps in high 70's. Trail was very wet with dew and recent rains.
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee Paws
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. The bugs are bearable when bug spray is worn. 2. The debris dam continues to eat away at the corn field. More of the bank has fallen into the river in the last few weeks.
Date of Adventure: 30 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Slightly overcast, intermittent breeze, threats of rain, temps in high 70's. Trail was very wet with dew and recent rains.
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee Paws
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. The bugs are bearable when bug spray is worn. 2. The debris dam continues to eat away at the corn field. More of the bank has fallen into the river in the last few weeks.
LI
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 28 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo, Silver Lake Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 3.5
Weather: Overcast, intermittent breeze, temps in high 70's.
Companion(s): Mom, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several hikers and dogs at camp/picnic area, but no one else on the actual trail.
Notes of Interest: 1. This trail is extremely rocky, and follows along the very edge of the lake. It would be a great place for a dog to go swimming, although there are some signs asking for dogs to be on leash. 2. We were told there had been a Bald Eagle sighted numerous times this spring. 3. Hiked up along the power lines a short ways and had a beautiful view of Lake Dunmore and the Adirondacks. 4. Apparently the Rattlesnake and Leicester Hollow trails are unhikable right now. Rattlesnake is closed due to nesting Peregrines, and Leicester Hollow is washed out.
Date of Adventure: 28 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo, Silver Lake Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 3.5
Weather: Overcast, intermittent breeze, temps in high 70's.
Companion(s): Mom, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several hikers and dogs at camp/picnic area, but no one else on the actual trail.
Notes of Interest: 1. This trail is extremely rocky, and follows along the very edge of the lake. It would be a great place for a dog to go swimming, although there are some signs asking for dogs to be on leash. 2. We were told there had been a Bald Eagle sighted numerous times this spring. 3. Hiked up along the power lines a short ways and had a beautiful view of Lake Dunmore and the Adirondacks. 4. Apparently the Rattlesnake and Leicester Hollow trails are unhikable right now. Rattlesnake is closed due to nesting Peregrines, and Leicester Hollow is washed out.
Adventure L
Type of Adventure: Bike Commute
Date of Adventure: 26 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 6
Length of Adventure, hours: 40 min, 45 min.
Weather: Slightly overcast, threats of rain, temps in 70's, breezy.
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. All the coins have finally been picked up along Route 4; there must have been enough for a candy bar.
Date of Adventure: 26 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland area
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 6
Length of Adventure, hours: 40 min, 45 min.
Weather: Slightly overcast, threats of rain, temps in 70's, breezy.
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. All the coins have finally been picked up along Route 4; there must have been enough for a candy bar.
Adventure XLIX
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 23 June 2009
Place of Adventure: PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.5
Weather: Overcast, threats of rain, warm, temps in high 70's. Trail extremely wet.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. Did loop again, this time hoping to use trails from Besseney parcel to get back to the parking lot instead of walking the road. Didn't have any luck finding trail heads. 2. Bugs not too bad; I used bug spray.
Date of Adventure: 23 June 2009
Place of Adventure: PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.5
Weather: Overcast, threats of rain, warm, temps in high 70's. Trail extremely wet.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. Did loop again, this time hoping to use trails from Besseney parcel to get back to the parking lot instead of walking the road. Didn't have any luck finding trail heads. 2. Bugs not too bad; I used bug spray.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Adventure XLVIII
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 5 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 min/45 min
Weather: overcast, low 40's/overcast 70
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other pedestrians and cyclists
Notes of Interest: 1. I almost got hit by a car making a right hand turn. Directly behind the offending driver was a police officer. The police officer did not stop to give the driver a ticket or a warning. I am very annoyed.
Date of Adventure: 5 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 min/45 min
Weather: overcast, low 40's/overcast 70
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other pedestrians and cyclists
Notes of Interest: 1. I almost got hit by a car making a right hand turn. Directly behind the offending driver was a police officer. The police officer did not stop to give the driver a ticket or a warning. I am very annoyed.
Adventure XLVII
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 4 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 min/45 min
Weather: Low 40's, sunny/70's sunny
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other pedestrians and cyclists
Notes of Interest:
Date of Adventure: 4 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 min/45 min
Weather: Low 40's, sunny/70's sunny
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other pedestrians and cyclists
Notes of Interest:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Adventure XLVI
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 2 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 4.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Sunny, temps in upper 60's. Trail very, very wet
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: Two vehicles
Notes of Interest: 1. I found another loop. I'm going to try to create a map. Unfortunately, as it stands now, I have to walk the road back to the car. I'm going to try to find another trail to loop back to the parking lot. 2. We saw HUGE moose tracks. Almost the size of both my hands together. Fortunately, we did not see the moose responsible for those tracks.
Date of Adventure: 2 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 4.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Sunny, temps in upper 60's. Trail very, very wet
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: Two vehicles
Notes of Interest: 1. I found another loop. I'm going to try to create a map. Unfortunately, as it stands now, I have to walk the road back to the car. I'm going to try to find another trail to loop back to the parking lot. 2. We saw HUGE moose tracks. Almost the size of both my hands together. Fortunately, we did not see the moose responsible for those tracks.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Adventure XLV
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 1 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45min/45min
Weather: Sunny, temps in low 40's/overcast, temps in upper 50's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. It was really hard to peddle all the way to work after not peddling for a week. 2. I really need to oil the chain so it shifts more smoothly. 3. I lost the screw holding my mirror on, but managed to save the mirror. 4. I had to walk 2 hills because I just couldn't peddle them.
Date of Adventure: 1 June 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6/6
Length of Adventure, hours: 45min/45min
Weather: Sunny, temps in low 40's/overcast, temps in upper 50's
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several other cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. It was really hard to peddle all the way to work after not peddling for a week. 2. I really need to oil the chain so it shifts more smoothly. 3. I lost the screw holding my mirror on, but managed to save the mirror. 4. I had to walk 2 hills because I just couldn't peddle them.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monthly Recap
Month: May 2009
Number of Adventures: 11
Miles Adventured: approx. 63.5
Hours Adventured: 13
Adventure Destinations: Pine Hill Park, Moosalamoo, Town Farm Trail, Shrewsbury, Pittsford
Adventure Companions: Colyn, Mom, RCHS Adoptees
Thoughts: The spring hiking was pretty good. We haven't had too much rain, so the trails haven't been too wet. I really enjoyed all the spring bird song.
Number of Adventures: 11
Miles Adventured: approx. 63.5
Hours Adventured: 13
Adventure Destinations: Pine Hill Park, Moosalamoo, Town Farm Trail, Shrewsbury, Pittsford
Adventure Companions: Colyn, Mom, RCHS Adoptees
Thoughts: The spring hiking was pretty good. We haven't had too much rain, so the trails haven't been too wet. I really enjoyed all the spring bird song.
Adventure XLIV
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 31 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.4
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Heavy rain in the morning, but clouds and intermittent sun while we hiked. Temps in low 60's. Trail very wet.
Companion(s): Mom, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw tons of birds including: Kingbird, Blue Heron, Geese with Goslings, Catbird, Common Yellow Throated Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Oriole, Redwing Blackbirds, Mourning Doves.
Date of Adventure: 31 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.4
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Heavy rain in the morning, but clouds and intermittent sun while we hiked. Temps in low 60's. Trail very wet.
Companion(s): Mom, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw tons of birds including: Kingbird, Blue Heron, Geese with Goslings, Catbird, Common Yellow Throated Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Oriole, Redwing Blackbirds, Mourning Doves.
Adventure XLIII
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 30 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Cloudy with intermittent sun, temps in low 60's, very wet trails
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. It appears some of the blueberry patch has been burned, as I had read was going to happen as part of the management of the area. 2. I heard lots of birds. 3. I saw a Tree Swallow in the blueberry patch.
Date of Adventure: 30 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 4
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Cloudy with intermittent sun, temps in low 60's, very wet trails
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. It appears some of the blueberry patch has been burned, as I had read was going to happen as part of the management of the area. 2. I heard lots of birds. 3. I saw a Tree Swallow in the blueberry patch.
Adventure XLII
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 25 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 one, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes one way
Weather: Cool, threats of rain
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. One roadkill victim. Ew.
Date of Adventure: 25 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 one, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes one way
Weather: Cool, threats of rain
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. One roadkill victim. Ew.
Adventure XLI
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 24 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 one way, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes one way
Weather: Cool, threats of rain
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. Again, I managed to peddle the entire way. 2. I need to make it a point to change my route on a regular basis.
Date of Adventure: 24 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 one way, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes one way
Weather: Cool, threats of rain
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. Again, I managed to peddle the entire way. 2. I need to make it a point to change my route on a regular basis.
Adventure XL
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Date of Adventure: 22 May 2009
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes
Weather: clear
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. This was the first time I managed to peddle the entire route, rather than walking up 2 of the hills.
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Date of Adventure: 22 May 2009
Length of Adventure, miles: 6, 12 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 45 minutes
Weather: clear
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists and pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. This was the first time I managed to peddle the entire route, rather than walking up 2 of the hills.
Adventure XXXIX
Type of Adventure: Peddle
Date of Adventure: 21 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 3, 6 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 20 min
Weather: clear
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists, pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. Peddling half way to work is much easier than peddling all the way.
Date of Adventure: 21 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 3, 6 round trip
Length of Adventure, hours: 20 min
Weather: clear
Companion(s): None
Other Adventurers Encountered: Several cyclists, pedestrians
Notes of Interest: 1. Peddling half way to work is much easier than peddling all the way.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Adventure XXXVIII
Type of Adventure: Bike Ride
Date of Adventure: 15 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Town and Town Farm Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, warm, temps in low 70's, light breeze
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 3 people walking, kids in stroller, 2 dogs, numerous kids at ball field
Points of Interest: 1. The water is COLD. It may be warm enough for dog swimming, but it is only barely warm enough for human wading. I got a head freeze from submerging my feet.
Date of Adventure: 15 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Town and Town Farm Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, warm, temps in low 70's, light breeze
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 3 people walking, kids in stroller, 2 dogs, numerous kids at ball field
Points of Interest: 1. The water is COLD. It may be warm enough for dog swimming, but it is only barely warm enough for human wading. I got a head freeze from submerging my feet.
Adventure XXXVII
Type of Adventure: Bike Commute
Date of Adventure: 14 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 miles (only 1 way, the rain prevented the commute home by hike)
Length of Adventure, hours: .75
Weather: Sunny, temps in the 50's, dry
Companion(s): None
Other adventurers Encountered: 1 other cyclist
Points of Interest: 1. The blue mail box that used to be on the Corner of Granger St. and River St. is no longer there.
Date of Adventure: 14 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Rutland
Length of Adventure, miles: 6 miles (only 1 way, the rain prevented the commute home by hike)
Length of Adventure, hours: .75
Weather: Sunny, temps in the 50's, dry
Companion(s): None
Other adventurers Encountered: 1 other cyclist
Points of Interest: 1. The blue mail box that used to be on the Corner of Granger St. and River St. is no longer there.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Adventure XXXVI
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 12 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Town Farm Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: about 1
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, blue sky, temps in low 60's, trail wet and muddy in places
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 people, 4 dogs
Notes of Interest: 1. Although most of the area rivers aren't very high, the streams near the Town Farm Trail were.
Date of Adventure: 12 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Town Farm Trail
Length of Adventure, miles: about 1
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, blue sky, temps in low 60's, trail wet and muddy in places
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 people, 4 dogs
Notes of Interest: 1. Although most of the area rivers aren't very high, the streams near the Town Farm Trail were.
Adventure XXXV
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 12 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pine Hill Park
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.25
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 4
Weather: Temps in low 60's, sunny, dry trails, blue sky, perfect day for hiking
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee Hendrix
Other Adventurers Encountered: 3 hikers
Notes of Interest: 1. They are rebuilding two of the old roads in the park. And hikers are warned to stay off these roads. 2. When crossing the powerline on Doorknob, if you look south along the powerline you'll be looking down in Rt 4A. You can't quite see Gawet Marble, but you can see the Charlebois building, the motorcycle shop, the little gas station, and the used car place.
Date of Adventure: 12 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pine Hill Park
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.25
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 4
Weather: Temps in low 60's, sunny, dry trails, blue sky, perfect day for hiking
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee Hendrix
Other Adventurers Encountered: 3 hikers
Notes of Interest: 1. They are rebuilding two of the old roads in the park. And hikers are warned to stay off these roads. 2. When crossing the powerline on Doorknob, if you look south along the powerline you'll be looking down in Rt 4A. You can't quite see Gawet Marble, but you can see the Charlebois building, the motorcycle shop, the little gas station, and the used car place.
Map of Today's hike
Hendrix
The sign warning hikers to stay off the roads.
Looking south along the powerlines
Just some pretty daffodils planted near the suspension bridge on Overlook Trail.
The sign warning hikers to stay off the roads.
Looking south along the powerlines
Just some pretty daffodils planted near the suspension bridge on Overlook Trail.
Adventure XXXIV
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: 5 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Sunny, warm, trails were dry
Companion(s): RCHS Adoptee, Bola
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Date of Adventure: 5 May 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Sunny, warm, trails were dry
Companion(s): RCHS Adoptee, Bola
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw two sets of wild animal tracks. One was obviously from a moose, but the other I'm not sure. 2. We saw a broken Robin's Egg. :( 3. The trail is very dry this year. Last year it was flooded for months during the spring.
Bola
Moose Track
Unidentified Wild Animal Track
Broken Robin's Egg
Moose Track
Unidentified Wild Animal Track
Broken Robin's Egg
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monthly Recap
Month: Feb. 2009
Number of Adventures: 6
Miles Adventured: 14.75
Hours Adventured: 11
Adventure Destinations: Moosalamoo, Shrewsbury/PWMA, Patch Hollow/AT/LT
Adventure Companion(s): Colyn
Thoughts: Not much to say about this month's adventures. Mostly, we just spent a lot of time in deep snow.
Number of Adventures: 6
Miles Adventured: 14.75
Hours Adventured: 11
Adventure Destinations: Moosalamoo, Shrewsbury/PWMA, Patch Hollow/AT/LT
Adventure Companion(s): Colyn
Thoughts: Not much to say about this month's adventures. Mostly, we just spent a lot of time in deep snow.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Adventure XXXIII
Date of Adventure: Tues. 24 Feb 2009
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury, PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: blue sky, steady stiff wind, temps in low 20's, 2' of snow on the ground, 8" of fresh snow
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes:
Map:
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury, PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: blue sky, steady stiff wind, temps in low 20's, 2' of snow on the ground, 8" of fresh snow
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes:
Map:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Adventure XXXII
Date of Adventure: Sat. 21 Feb 2009
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Weather: Sunny, light wind, temps in upper 20s, 8"-12" of snow on the ground.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 7 cross country skiiers
Notes: 1. The Hogback Mountain trail, as well as several others, are actually groomed cross country ski trails. They do not make for good snow shoeing.
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Weather: Sunny, light wind, temps in upper 20s, 8"-12" of snow on the ground.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 7 cross country skiiers
Notes: 1. The Hogback Mountain trail, as well as several others, are actually groomed cross country ski trails. They do not make for good snow shoeing.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Adventure XXXI
Date of Adventure: Tues. 17 Feb. 2009
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow, LT/AT
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Weather: Sunny, temps in upper 20's, windy at beaver bog, only a couple inches of snow
Notes: 1. I didn't really need the snow shoes. Almost all the snow melted off in the recent warm weather. I ended up taking them off and leaving them in the cabin while we hiked the rest of the way up to the beaver bog. 2. If you have to pee in the woods in the winter, try to find a bucket in a cabin to make life easier. 3. The cabin is about half way to the beaver bog. Follow the sort of path/ stream up the hill. There will be 2 intersections. At the first, bear left, at the 2nd, bear right. Another time I'll have to follow the left hand trail at the 2nd intersection. It continues up hill at least a little. 4. I saw a nifty rotting tree stump with some kind of mold growing in it. I thought it was snow at first, but it wasn't.
The moldy tree stump:
The Beaver Bog:
Where the dam broke last summer:
What do you see?
(I saw a horned animal about to charge me. Think buffalo or moose.)
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow, LT/AT
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Weather: Sunny, temps in upper 20's, windy at beaver bog, only a couple inches of snow
Notes: 1. I didn't really need the snow shoes. Almost all the snow melted off in the recent warm weather. I ended up taking them off and leaving them in the cabin while we hiked the rest of the way up to the beaver bog. 2. If you have to pee in the woods in the winter, try to find a bucket in a cabin to make life easier. 3. The cabin is about half way to the beaver bog. Follow the sort of path/ stream up the hill. There will be 2 intersections. At the first, bear left, at the 2nd, bear right. Another time I'll have to follow the left hand trail at the 2nd intersection. It continues up hill at least a little. 4. I saw a nifty rotting tree stump with some kind of mold growing in it. I thought it was snow at first, but it wasn't.
The moldy tree stump:
The Beaver Bog:
Where the dam broke last summer:
What do you see?
(I saw a horned animal about to charge me. Think buffalo or moose.)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
XXX
Date of Adventure: 10 Feb. 2009
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Weather: Overcast, temps in low 20's.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 2 hunters, with guns
Notes: 1. I saw moose tracks way out on the trail.
Map:
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Weather: Overcast, temps in low 20's.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 2 hunters, with guns
Notes: 1. I saw moose tracks way out on the trail.
Map:
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Adventure XXIX
Date of Adventure: Sat. 7 Feb 2009
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Temps in upper 20's, bright and sunny changing to overcast. Still all the snow.
Companion(s): Colyn and Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 cross country skiers.
Notes: 1. The weather was so perfect. 2. We did the same loop again, although this time I managed to take the trail that comes out below the parking area on the way back. That way, I avoided all the snowmobilers. I just followed the x-c ski tracks. I found where I went wrong last time; the path really isn't obvious where I got confused, although later it becomes as wide as a wheel track. It's mostly downhill to the parking lot. I'm not sure if it is more or less steep than the snowmobile trail. 3. My hiking time has definitely improved. We could have done the hike quicker, but we stopped a bunch of times and we threw snow balls for Colyn. I should be able to manage this hike in an hour easily in the summer. I can't wait to try some of the other trails.
Map:
Type of Adventure: Snow shoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Temps in upper 20's, bright and sunny changing to overcast. Still all the snow.
Companion(s): Colyn and Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 cross country skiers.
Notes: 1. The weather was so perfect. 2. We did the same loop again, although this time I managed to take the trail that comes out below the parking area on the way back. That way, I avoided all the snowmobilers. I just followed the x-c ski tracks. I found where I went wrong last time; the path really isn't obvious where I got confused, although later it becomes as wide as a wheel track. It's mostly downhill to the parking lot. I'm not sure if it is more or less steep than the snowmobile trail. 3. My hiking time has definitely improved. We could have done the hike quicker, but we stopped a bunch of times and we threw snow balls for Colyn. I should be able to manage this hike in an hour easily in the summer. I can't wait to try some of the other trails.
Map:
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Adventure XXVIII
Date of Adventure: 3 Feb. 2009
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Temps in the teens, windy, sunny
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 2 cross country skiiers.
Notes: 1. For the first time I noticed a plastic jar nailed sideways to the bulletin board at the trail head. Inside is a "guest book" where you can log when you visited, where you came from, what you saw, and anything else you feel like sharing. The book is dated for the beginning of Jan, but I'd never noticed it before. Mostly the same people seem to use the trail and document it. I added entries for Colyn and I. I'm very tempted to put a couple copies of the trail map inside. 2. The trail was packed down quite nicely this time, although I think only 1 or 2 other people used the short loop I followed last time. 3. I found the tree I had marked the first time Mom and I went out there. It was right next to where I fell last time Colyn and I went out. No wonder I didn't see it that time, I was busy flopping around on my back like a turtle. It turns out Mom and I were almost half way around when we turned around that time.
The Guest Book
The Map
The star is approximately where I marked the tree. And where I fell last time.
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury/PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Temps in the teens, windy, sunny
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 2 cross country skiiers.
Notes: 1. For the first time I noticed a plastic jar nailed sideways to the bulletin board at the trail head. Inside is a "guest book" where you can log when you visited, where you came from, what you saw, and anything else you feel like sharing. The book is dated for the beginning of Jan, but I'd never noticed it before. Mostly the same people seem to use the trail and document it. I added entries for Colyn and I. I'm very tempted to put a couple copies of the trail map inside. 2. The trail was packed down quite nicely this time, although I think only 1 or 2 other people used the short loop I followed last time. 3. I found the tree I had marked the first time Mom and I went out there. It was right next to where I fell last time Colyn and I went out. No wonder I didn't see it that time, I was busy flopping around on my back like a turtle. It turns out Mom and I were almost half way around when we turned around that time.
The Guest Book
The Map
The star is approximately where I marked the tree. And where I fell last time.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Monthly Recap
Month: Jan. 2009
Number of Adventures: 8
Miles Adventured: 16.25
Hours Adventured: 11
Adventure Destinations: Patch Hollow, Pittsford Trails, Shrewsbury/PWMA
Adventure Companions: My Father, Colyn, Alaska, Shadow
Thoughts: Due to illness and extreme weather, I wasn't able to get out very much this month. I am thrilled that I discovered the Patch Hollow trail. Next month my goal is to reach the pond. I am also excited that I finally obtained a map of some of the trails in Shrewsbury/PWMA. I hope to make use of those trails quite a bit in the future. So far, this winter has been fantastic for snow shoeing. Out of curiousity, I weighed all my winter hiking gear. Just my boots, coat, and snow shoes weigh 10lbs. When I add my backpack with water, extra mittens and hat, and other cold weather supplies, my gear totals 18lbs. Once I build up my winter hiking stamina, I should be perfect going into summer hiking.
Number of Adventures: 8
Miles Adventured: 16.25
Hours Adventured: 11
Adventure Destinations: Patch Hollow, Pittsford Trails, Shrewsbury/PWMA
Adventure Companions: My Father, Colyn, Alaska, Shadow
Thoughts: Due to illness and extreme weather, I wasn't able to get out very much this month. I am thrilled that I discovered the Patch Hollow trail. Next month my goal is to reach the pond. I am also excited that I finally obtained a map of some of the trails in Shrewsbury/PWMA. I hope to make use of those trails quite a bit in the future. So far, this winter has been fantastic for snow shoeing. Out of curiousity, I weighed all my winter hiking gear. Just my boots, coat, and snow shoes weigh 10lbs. When I add my backpack with water, extra mittens and hat, and other cold weather supplies, my gear totals 18lbs. Once I build up my winter hiking stamina, I should be perfect going into summer hiking.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Adventure XXVII
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Date of Adventure: Friday, 30 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury, PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Temps in the upper 20's, overcast, flurries turning into light snow showers. 1-2 feet of fresh snow on the ground.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 cross country skiiers, several snowmobile transporting vehicles, although none of the actual snowmobiles.
Notes: 1. I finally managed to complete the loop that I've attempted twice before. 2. We got first tracks in the fresh snow. It was rough going, but we made it. 3. I really need to complete my hiking gear. I need gators for my snowshoes, wool pants to keep me warmer. I also need an extra mini maglight, swiss army knife, first aid kit, and matches for my backpack.
Map of today's Adventure:
Date of Adventure: Friday, 30 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury, PWMA
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.25
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Temps in the upper 20's, overcast, flurries turning into light snow showers. 1-2 feet of fresh snow on the ground.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 4 cross country skiiers, several snowmobile transporting vehicles, although none of the actual snowmobiles.
Notes: 1. I finally managed to complete the loop that I've attempted twice before. 2. We got first tracks in the fresh snow. It was rough going, but we made it. 3. I really need to complete my hiking gear. I need gators for my snowshoes, wool pants to keep me warmer. I also need an extra mini maglight, swiss army knife, first aid kit, and matches for my backpack.
Map of today's Adventure:
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Adventure XXVI
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Date of Adventure: Tues. 27 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 1
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in 20's, lots of snow
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None, although the trails were very packed down.
Notes: 1. I had hoped to make it up to the pond today, but I didn't get started soon enough. In the interest of time, I made our destination the little cabin. I took a bunch of pictures, because I think it is so cool. It really makes me want to go camping.
The "front" side. I have declared it the front because the doorway is only about 1 foot off the ground.
The "back" side. This is the back because the doorway is several feet off the ground. Note the tree that has fallen on the cabin. It happened when the beaver damn at the pond collapsed last year. The subsequent flood almost took out the cabin.
The view through the front door.
The view of the front door from inside.
The view of the back door from inside. I love how it is a half door.
The far wall.
The base of what should have been the chimney.
The ladder to the 2nd (and 3rd) floors.
The 2nd floor, viewed from the top of the ladder. I couldn't quite climb up to the 2nd floor, because there is no railing or anything to grab onto from the top of the ladder.
The ladder to the 3rd floor.
Date of Adventure: Tues. 27 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow
Length of Adventure, miles: approx 1
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in 20's, lots of snow
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: None, although the trails were very packed down.
Notes: 1. I had hoped to make it up to the pond today, but I didn't get started soon enough. In the interest of time, I made our destination the little cabin. I took a bunch of pictures, because I think it is so cool. It really makes me want to go camping.
The "front" side. I have declared it the front because the doorway is only about 1 foot off the ground.
The "back" side. This is the back because the doorway is several feet off the ground. Note the tree that has fallen on the cabin. It happened when the beaver damn at the pond collapsed last year. The subsequent flood almost took out the cabin.
The view through the front door.
The view of the front door from inside.
The view of the back door from inside. I love how it is a half door.
The far wall.
The base of what should have been the chimney.
The ladder to the 2nd (and 3rd) floors.
The 2nd floor, viewed from the top of the ladder. I couldn't quite climb up to the 2nd floor, because there is no railing or anything to grab onto from the top of the ladder.
The ladder to the 3rd floor.
Adventure XXV
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Date of Adventure: Tues. 27 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in low 20's, plenty of snow on the ground
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee, Alaska
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 cross country skiier, she started at the other end of the trail head and we never crossed paths again.
Notes: 1. Lots of people make shortcuts, or cross the fields in different directions than normal. Because everything is frozen over, short cuts are easier. 2. A fleece outer layer is better than my parka when the temps are in the 20's.
Date of Adventure: Tues. 27 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in low 20's, plenty of snow on the ground
Companion(s): RCHS adoptee, Alaska
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 cross country skiier, she started at the other end of the trail head and we never crossed paths again.
Notes: 1. Lots of people make shortcuts, or cross the fields in different directions than normal. Because everything is frozen over, short cuts are easier. 2. A fleece outer layer is better than my parka when the temps are in the 20's.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Adventure XIV
Date of Adventure: Tues. 20 Jan 2009
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pittsford
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Very sunny, fresh snow on the ground, light wind.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: none
Notes: 1. Robins! I saw Robins! The stupid birds were apparently too stupid to fly south. They were eating the rotten apples still hanging on the apple tree. 2. If I think I might want snowshoes, then I should use snowshoes.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Pittsford
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Weather: Very sunny, fresh snow on the ground, light wind.
Companion(s): Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: none
Notes: 1. Robins! I saw Robins! The stupid birds were apparently too stupid to fly south. They were eating the rotten apples still hanging on the apple tree. 2. If I think I might want snowshoes, then I should use snowshoes.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Adventure XXIII
Type of Adventure: Snowshoe hike
Date of Adventure: Sun. 11 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: about 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 6 snowmobilers, 8 X-C Skiiers, 4 dogs
Weather: Bright and sunny, fresh snow, temps in the teens, about 1 foot of snow on the ground.
Points of Interest: 1. I took the left hand trail at the initial intersection this time, and I found about 6 more intersections further out. I still didn't find a loop, but I'm confident that there are several. 2. I saw this really cool curl of snow. Somehow, the snow had been plastered to this tree trunk, and then it fell away from the tree in a curl. It was so cool. The picture really doesn't do it justice.
Random Notes:
I weighed my gear and discovered that just my boots and snowshoes weigh 8lbs. The whole get up, boots, showshoes, coat, backpack, weighs 18lbs. No wonder winter hiking is so much more tiring than summer hiking.
Date of Adventure: Sun. 11 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: about 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.75
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 6 snowmobilers, 8 X-C Skiiers, 4 dogs
Weather: Bright and sunny, fresh snow, temps in the teens, about 1 foot of snow on the ground.
Points of Interest: 1. I took the left hand trail at the initial intersection this time, and I found about 6 more intersections further out. I still didn't find a loop, but I'm confident that there are several. 2. I saw this really cool curl of snow. Somehow, the snow had been plastered to this tree trunk, and then it fell away from the tree in a curl. It was so cool. The picture really doesn't do it justice.
Random Notes:
I weighed my gear and discovered that just my boots and snowshoes weigh 8lbs. The whole get up, boots, showshoes, coat, backpack, weighs 18lbs. No wonder winter hiking is so much more tiring than summer hiking.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Adventure XXII
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: Sat. 10 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow, Long Trail, Wallingford/Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Companions: My father
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 snowshoer
Weather: Cloudy, temps in the teens, 4-5 inches of snow on the ground.
Points of Interest: 1. My father pointed out a single deer hair, stuck to the end of a branch. 2. A 3 story cabin was built out in Patch Hollow back in the 70's. As far as Dad knows, no one ever actually live in the cabin. The guy who owns the land it was built on, later sold the land to the state when the Long Trail was moved. He has also broken out all the windows in an effort to help the building fall down. When the beaver dam broke last summer, it almost washed out the cabin. It's a tiny cabin, but the first floor would be great as a common room. Dad expects you could sleep 8-10 people easily in the 2nd floor and 3rd floor loft. It is an amazing little cabin. You have follow an old town road, now just a wheel track, to reach the cabin. It doesn't look like anybody ever uses. 3. We saw countless deer tracks, including an actual deer trail. Dad said it was the first trail he's seen this winter. We also saw partridge and mice trails. We may have seen bobcat and coyote tracks, but Dad isn't sure.
Date of Adventure: Sat. 10 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Patch Hollow, Long Trail, Wallingford/Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: approximately 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Companions: My father
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 snowshoer
Weather: Cloudy, temps in the teens, 4-5 inches of snow on the ground.
Points of Interest: 1. My father pointed out a single deer hair, stuck to the end of a branch. 2. A 3 story cabin was built out in Patch Hollow back in the 70's. As far as Dad knows, no one ever actually live in the cabin. The guy who owns the land it was built on, later sold the land to the state when the Long Trail was moved. He has also broken out all the windows in an effort to help the building fall down. When the beaver dam broke last summer, it almost washed out the cabin. It's a tiny cabin, but the first floor would be great as a common room. Dad expects you could sleep 8-10 people easily in the 2nd floor and 3rd floor loft. It is an amazing little cabin. You have follow an old town road, now just a wheel track, to reach the cabin. It doesn't look like anybody ever uses. 3. We saw countless deer tracks, including an actual deer trail. Dad said it was the first trail he's seen this winter. We also saw partridge and mice trails. We may have seen bobcat and coyote tracks, but Dad isn't sure.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Adventure XXI
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: Wed. 7 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3 I thought this trail was 2.4 miles, but I noticed on a sign today that it is 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 walker, 1 dog
Weather: Wintry mix. Temps in the 20's. Overcast, snow changing to freezing rain. We were early enough that the trail was still in good shape.
Points of Interest: 1. Still the ice. 2. We saw 4 male cardinals together in a tree.
This is the water line from a week or so ago after all the rain and flooding. Yes, it is as high as it looks. And it's still probably a foot higher than normal. And this is just a backwash area, not even the river itself.
If I just could've convinced him, Colyn would've fit under there.
Yes, the ice is as strong as it looks. It's supporting 90 pounds of dog, with nothing but air underneath. And I assure you, there wasn't any daintiness involved in getting Colyn on top of the ice.
Date of Adventure: Wed. 7 Jan. 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.3 I thought this trail was 2.4 miles, but I noticed on a sign today that it is 2.3
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 walker, 1 dog
Weather: Wintry mix. Temps in the 20's. Overcast, snow changing to freezing rain. We were early enough that the trail was still in good shape.
Points of Interest: 1. Still the ice. 2. We saw 4 male cardinals together in a tree.
This is the water line from a week or so ago after all the rain and flooding. Yes, it is as high as it looks. And it's still probably a foot higher than normal. And this is just a backwash area, not even the river itself.
If I just could've convinced him, Colyn would've fit under there.
Yes, the ice is as strong as it looks. It's supporting 90 pounds of dog, with nothing but air underneath. And I assure you, there wasn't any daintiness involved in getting Colyn on top of the ice.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Adventure XX
Type of Adventure: Hike
Date of Adventure: Tues 6 Jan 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.4
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companions: Shadow
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 hiker, 2 dogs
Weather: Bright, sunny, light breeze, temps in the 20's
Points of Interest: Ice! Most of the trail was basically flooded and frozen. There is a nice 1" of crusty snow on top, which provides traction. The river was about 5 feet higher than normal, but is down to only 2-3 feet higher than normal. As long as things stay cold, the trail should be perfect for hiking all winter.
Date of Adventure: Tues 6 Jan 2009
Place of Adventure: Pittsford Trails
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.4
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25
Companions: Shadow
Other Adventurers Encountered: 1 hiker, 2 dogs
Weather: Bright, sunny, light breeze, temps in the 20's
Points of Interest: Ice! Most of the trail was basically flooded and frozen. There is a nice 1" of crusty snow on top, which provides traction. The river was about 5 feet higher than normal, but is down to only 2-3 feet higher than normal. As long as things stay cold, the trail should be perfect for hiking all winter.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Monthly Recap
Month: Dec. 2008
Number of Adventures: 9
Miles Adventured: Approximately 19.5
Hours Adventured: approximately 12.25
Adventure Destinations: Pine Hill Park, Rugby Field/Swamp, Town Farm Trail, Pittsford Trails, Moosalamoo, Shrewsbury aka Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area
Adventure Companions: Colyn, Mom, and Reno
Thoughts: I got started kind of slow this month, but I managed to pack in quite a few adventures at the very end. I had some great adventures this month as well as a couple misadventures. I saw quite a few interesting sights. The "aquatic crop circle" and the debris damn in Pittsford were particularly interesting. The snow at the end of the month was fabulous. Moosalamoo sees a lot more traffic in the winter. I may have to find a different parking area and different trails to use. I found a new set of trails in Shrewsbury that will allow me to avoid the snowmobilers. Shrewsbury is closer and has easier parking, so I may end up hiking there quite a bit this winter. I think I managed to hit all of my main adventuring locations this month.
Number of Adventures: 9
Miles Adventured: Approximately 19.5
Hours Adventured: approximately 12.25
Adventure Destinations: Pine Hill Park, Rugby Field/Swamp, Town Farm Trail, Pittsford Trails, Moosalamoo, Shrewsbury aka Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area
Adventure Companions: Colyn, Mom, and Reno
Thoughts: I got started kind of slow this month, but I managed to pack in quite a few adventures at the very end. I had some great adventures this month as well as a couple misadventures. I saw quite a few interesting sights. The "aquatic crop circle" and the debris damn in Pittsford were particularly interesting. The snow at the end of the month was fabulous. Moosalamoo sees a lot more traffic in the winter. I may have to find a different parking area and different trails to use. I found a new set of trails in Shrewsbury that will allow me to avoid the snowmobilers. Shrewsbury is closer and has easier parking, so I may end up hiking there quite a bit this winter. I think I managed to hit all of my main adventuring locations this month.
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