Genius discovers that wild animals are wild. “…they knew they were doing something wrong but thought it was OK because other people were nearby…” Translation: “I’m choosing to be irresponsible because others will step in to save me.” Best part: “They tried to run, but the bison caught the woman and tossed her with its…
Month: July 2015
Adirondack Trip – Street, Nye, Allen and Cliff
This past weekend I knocked off 4 more of the High Peaks, all “trailless” – which means no signs, and no maintenance, but hardly a bushwhack. Pics are here: https://vmeps.schernau.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=1545 I started parked at South Meadows about a mile from the Adirondak Loj, hiked the road, then climbed up Street & Nye. Generally…
Weighed in the scales and (not?) found wanting
Heading up to the Adirondacks again, and I thought I’d weigh in, literally. We bought a kitchen scale recently to help with big batches of canning, and it has a good capacity and resolution. And its a quiet, hazy afternoon, nothing better than getting your gear sorted. (Jake the Wonder Dog assisting) Short version: Base…