September 2009

Fall in Vermont

September 30, 2009

***Update: thanks to Joelle, I now know that these are Maple spindle gall mites. Cool!

I was recently in the White Mountains talking with the leader of a group of college kids, when one of the students walked up and said, “Something smells awful!” She looked at me and reddened. “It’s not you,” she said. “It’s something else.” I shrugged and said, “No. It probably is me.” It’s true. I [...]

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Beasties

September 29, 2009

I have yet to get eaten by a bear, but I will blog about it immediately if it happens. A few nights ago, I woke up yelling because I was certain that something-a bear, a rabid raccoon, a frisky skunk-had me by the legs. I am not using my tent right now, just my rainfly [...]

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Reader Question #10: Adventure

September 28, 2009

Kate I. from Boston, MA Question: How does it feel to be a real live adventurer? Answer: Great. Yesterday I encountered a cow with a taste for man flesh. No, that’s just me trying to make Vermont more exciting than it is. The trail goes through a lot of farm country here. Yesterday I hopped [...]

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Self-portrait in the White Mountains

September 19, 2009

If you are my facebook friend then you have already seen this. I took it with my camera on a tripod and used my remote release.

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Lafayette Ridge in the White Mountains

September 18, 2009

This was easily one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. And, not to be cliche, but the picture doesn’t do it justice.

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Fan Club

September 17, 2009

I’ve written about the evil spandex/fanny pack wearing man and I think it bears mentioning all the people who have been kind and encouraging to me. Just now, an older walked by me on the trail as I was taking a lunch break. They asked me about my trip and then said, “You’re gonna make [...]

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