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Jen’s Favorite Hiking Gear 2020
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a gear list, so I figured now would be a good time for an update. I’ve done a lot of hiking this fall season after a long break due to my ACL injury and surgery recovery. But now that I’m *almost* back to baseline, I’m working my way back to long-distance hikes with more elevation. Here’s the hiking gear I’m loving right now. Patagonia Nine Trails 26L Pack I got the Nine Trails pack at the end of last season and didn’t get to use it until this year. The *only* thing I don’t like about it is that the adjustable straps…
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ACL Recovery Log – 16 Weeks Post Op
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Wakely Mountain Firetower
A few weeks ago Brendan and I drove up to the Adirondacks to hike another firetower. We’ve both been simultaneously hiking the 46 and the Adirondack firetowers, the latter being the easier of the two challenges. We parked at the trailhead on Cedar River Road (12 miles from the turn off on Route 28 in Indian Lake). The first 2 miles were a very nice walk on a wide logging road. It was gorgeous. The climbing began about a mile from the summit. Soon enough we arrived at the helicopter pad. The firetower was only a few steps away. Sadly there aren’t any views unless you climb up. Wakely Mountain…
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Hiking Basin and Saddleback and Camping at Rollins Pond
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend! Mine was fantastic! The past few weeks have been pretty great. I started my Dietetic Internship, did a few other hikes, and this past weekend got together with my closest hiking friends for a weekend in the Adirondacks. Brendan, Jenna, her friend Colleen and I booked a camp site at Rollins Pond in Saranac Lake for two nights. We had the best camp site! It was big, secluded, and right on the pond, complete with its own beach. How had I never camped here before?? We arrived Saturday afternoon, set up camp, and cooked dinner. We went to bed pretty early because…
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Kane Mountain Firetower
I recently hiked Kane Mountain in Fulton County, about an hour and 15 minutes outside of Albany. It’s a nice little hike if you are looking to get outside and hit the trails. It has a decent view for minimal effort! Jenna, Steve and I opted for the shortest route up and then took the longer trail back to make a nice loop. There is a nice view from the top of the fire tower. I’d love to come up here for a sunset hike sometime. There is no real view from the summit unless you climb the tower. There is a little cabin at the top that has been boarded…
