Anne – Expedition Midlife

How to Beat a Heat Spell: Our First Overnight Expedition

Posted on June 29, 2024July 3, 2024By Anne

The 3rd week of June 2024 was going to see daytime temps in the high 90s in the ADKs and we just did not want to deal! In contemplating our options to still get our weekly Tuesday hike in, Christy … Continue ReadingHow to Beat a Heat Spell: Our First Overnight Expedition

Ok Slip- Climbing down to the base of one of the ADK’s tallest waterfalls

Posted on April 29, 2022April 8, 2023By Anne

April 26, 2022 OK Slip Falls and Hudson River Extension We’ve done the hike to the overlook of OK Slip falls twice- for the ADK Fifty Falls and ADK Snow Falls challenges, but we’d never attempted the base climb. Finally … Continue ReadingOk Slip- Climbing down to the base of one of the ADK’s tallest waterfalls

Catskill Mountain Club Hiking Trails Challenge

Taking on the Catskill Mountain Club Hiking Trails Challenge

Posted on February 20, 2022March 12, 2022By Anne

January 26, 2022 We are always looking for new ways to explore and starting this challenge was one of those impulsive decisions made late the night before our weekly hike day. The frigid temps and cloudy skies expected up north … Continue ReadingTaking on the Catskill Mountain Club Hiking Trails Challenge

High Peaks

High Peaks and Skin Cancer – a midlife medical expedition.

Posted on March 20, 2021March 24, 2021By Anne

Did you know? I didn’t… For every 1000 feet of elevation gain, UV exposure goes up 25-35% as compared to sea level. Just 6 minutes on an open summit on clear day can be enough exposure to ultraviolet radiation to … Continue ReadingHigh Peaks and Skin Cancer – a midlife medical expedition.

ADK Fifty Falls Challenge ADK Snow Falls Waterfalls of NYS: 100+

Day 3 of the ADK Snow Falls Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2021January 30, 2021By Anne

7th January, 2021 We had big plans for this day- a mix of 9 roadsides and modest hikes. If we made it to all, we will have met the minimum requirements for our own challenge by devoting 3 full days. … Continue ReadingDay 3 of the ADK Snow Falls Challenge

ADK Fifty Falls Challenge ADK Snow Falls Waterfalls of NYS: 100+

ADK Snow Falls Challenge- Day 1

Posted on January 9, 2021March 1, 2021By Anne

23rd December 2020 With no family, less cooking, and fewer presents to wrap this year Christy and I were able to squeak out a half day trip to the Lake George region chasing waterfalls. I had actually popped out the … Continue ReadingADK Snow Falls Challenge- Day 1