Unexpected day off = Take advantage of a gorgeous early Spring day in the
Adirondacks!
I've been up Third Brother twice before, both during winter from Spuyentenduivel
Brook, through deep unbroken snow, and even though some good views were
had, I'd yet to make it to the summit.
Today was different. Spring has officially begun, and the early morning low
temperatures allowed a speedy walk along the old Spuytendivel Brook path
with my snowshoes strapped to my pack. I was able to make it to the
marsh at the eastern foot of Third Brother in a brisk 30 mins, and enjoyed the
view across the marsh towards the cliffs on Barton Mountain at the far end for
a few minutes before continuing on...
As the weather warmed up, I began the ascent up the eastern slopes, and soon
recognized the familiar view toward the "Barton High Cliffs". Even though it
was nice to now have the sun in my face, it didn't make for a great photo...
Continuing uphill, I noticed many broken branches along way, and wondered
what it could be from, until I saw this...
As I approached the summit, the weather had warmed up enough to where I
started punching though the snow up to my shins, so I put on my snowshoes and shortly after, I reached the summit...
Descending slightly brought very nice views west towards Second Brother and
Brant Lake...
Yup, Wide open views toward Jenny, Second Brother, Brant Lake, and Gore
Mountain in the distant center...
Circling around the summit toward the south opened up more views...
...and even more views toward the southeast...
I tried zooming in on a tower of some sort across the way...
Soon it was time to head back down, and wouldn't you know it, I just happened
to find some bare ground in the Adirondacks for the first time this Spring...
So I kicked off my snowshoes, strapped them to my pack again, and made my
way back to my truck, 4.5 miles & 6 hours after leaving it on Route 8 near
the bridge over Spuytenduivel Brook. It was a great day to be out! Sure beats
working anyway! :)
Adirondacks!
I've been up Third Brother twice before, both during winter from Spuyentenduivel
Brook, through deep unbroken snow, and even though some good views were
had, I'd yet to make it to the summit.
Today was different. Spring has officially begun, and the early morning low
temperatures allowed a speedy walk along the old Spuytendivel Brook path
with my snowshoes strapped to my pack. I was able to make it to the
marsh at the eastern foot of Third Brother in a brisk 30 mins, and enjoyed the
view across the marsh towards the cliffs on Barton Mountain at the far end for
a few minutes before continuing on...
As the weather warmed up, I began the ascent up the eastern slopes, and soon
recognized the familiar view toward the "Barton High Cliffs". Even though it
was nice to now have the sun in my face, it didn't make for a great photo...
Continuing uphill, I noticed many broken branches along way, and wondered
what it could be from, until I saw this...
As I approached the summit, the weather had warmed up enough to where I
started punching though the snow up to my shins, so I put on my snowshoes and shortly after, I reached the summit...
Descending slightly brought very nice views west towards Second Brother and
Brant Lake...
Yup, Wide open views toward Jenny, Second Brother, Brant Lake, and Gore
Mountain in the distant center...
Circling around the summit toward the south opened up more views...
...and even more views toward the southeast...
I tried zooming in on a tower of some sort across the way...
Soon it was time to head back down, and wouldn't you know it, I just happened
to find some bare ground in the Adirondacks for the first time this Spring...
So I kicked off my snowshoes, strapped them to my pack again, and made my
way back to my truck, 4.5 miles & 6 hours after leaving it on Route 8 near
the bridge over Spuytenduivel Brook. It was a great day to be out! Sure beats
working anyway! :)
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