Little Tup

As I re-enter the blogging world, I am posting pics that are not necessarily the most recent events of my life, just simply pics of interest. This one is a pic of the view from our campsite on Eagle Point on Little Tupper Lake as the sun was burning off the morning fog. This lake is a must visit for all you paddlers, as it is quiet and loons abound. No motor boats are allowed on the lake also, so its super clean.

long time

havent posted in a while, and i gotta start somewhere, so here is the most recent pic i have taken, just to post something.

Lovin' It

DAKS

Another great trip to the ADKs with some good friends. 15 hours (9 am to 12:30 am- yes we hiked in the dark), 7 recognized mountains (4 being High Peaks) and 20 miles, all in one day. Awesome, challenging, beautiful, exciting... Bagged 4 more high peaks (Colvin x2, Blake, Nippletop and Dial) bringing my total of high peaks to 21. Almost to the half way point. The pics dont do justice.

Shreddin'

Here are some pics from some recent rides...

Rob

Mike

Rob

Rob

Me

Mike

Sizein' things up...

...air...

...not good... hard landing...

Letchworth

Another great ride today, the second time out at Letchworth. 16 awesome miles of mud, sweat and great friends.

Mike at the overlook near Hogsback.

Chris rides on.

The Green Machine.

4

It's not till tomorrow, but since we are going away to celebrate it, and I wont be near a computer, Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife. I love you babe. Thanks for putting up with me and loving me.

You're the best!

Heart Lake

I've had the ability to go to the Daks twice in the last month. Always a joy...

Some rock climbing at Owls Head (thanks to Rob and Rachel for coming up and helpin' out)

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Dryer Drop

#17

During the trip, I bagged #17 for my 46er goal. Not the most captivating view, as you can see behind me. (and no, I am not throwing my gang symbol, thats my attempt at a "1" "7")

strive for five

what a great trip. 

more pics to come

The strips are on!

It took a late (very late) night to do it, but all the strips are on the canoe, and we are pumped. Its still in the rough stages as far as finish work, but it looks awesome already. The next step is to sand and plane it, then the fiberglassing starts. 

The girls even helped put in a strip.

Canoe

The intricate weaving of strips to complete the bottom of the canoe has begun. This process is time consuming as each piece is custom fit and much more precise than previous strips. The canoe is really starting to look like a full boat and we cant wait till its complete.

Leaves

More canoe work

A new found motivation for our canoe building has found Mario and I working hard to complete our wood strip canoe by May... It's been real enjoyable (as always) to work on a fun project with a good friend.

Rippin' the strips...

..progress...

...now the boat is really starting to take shape...

FLICKR

You can now see more photos on my flickr account...

Sequence

We're Back!

The weather is warmer, and that means the bikes get pulled out, tuned up and we hit the trails. Still muddy out there, but always a blast.

A sunset hike...

Got home from work yesterday and decided to take a [muddy] hike in the park. The sun was setting and it cast a beautiful soft light on everything

The geese are returning

Wish these were my tracks...

Down by the banks of the Genessee

One of the many little waterfalls the pour into the river