TMax-n-Topo's Hostel

Ahhh, spring is in the air in the High Peaks!

April's End....

Help needed to shuttle hikers Joe, I hope you are doing well and planning for the season is going well. I am trying to recruit 2-3 shuttle drivers for the Town... of Keene Garden shuttle that runs on weekends from 7am to 7pm. I was hoping you might be able to help me spread the word. If you do get any interest, please give them my email and the town hall number: 518-576-4444. thanks, Joe Pete Joe Pete Wilson Supervisor Town of Keene, NY

FOUND: On the Roaring Brook Trail to Giant about a 1/2 mile from parking lot - Winter cap and a nice headlamp together. Describe them and we'll get them back to you!

Helicopter at 10:28 heading toward Saranac Lake.

A most amazing day on Haystack and newly minted ADK Gridder #21! #Trail conditions at end of post# Tom Penders invited Topo along on his ADK Grid* finish, so how could a frog refuse! Two last peaks were needed to complete this mentally-toughest of ADK challenges, Haystack & Basin (we threw in Saddleback, since it is the quickest way home from Basin). Topo and I have been to Haystack over 20 times, and this was one for the record books. With almost no wind, blue skies, and six...Continue reading

Another gorgeous sunrise over the hostel!

And at this moment....

Dear trail maintenance people. Please cut back the tree roots beyond the edge of the trail. Leaving them sticking out a few inches can cause ouchies. Thank you....

One more reason Gothics is my favorite mountain....the Reveal! From the north, the three pictures are five steps from each other. You go from in the woods to majestic vistas! Topo dragged me out for a Monday in November hike. Thanks froggy....

The barn/shed door is all but done. Now for the mounting hardware, and to see if it will mount and slide....

After too many years, TMax's Rock Shed is finally getting a sliding barn door, just in time for winter. Excuse the tardiness Terri!