This year I resolved to take more photos… Makin’ it happen.
46 in 2020
in ADK Hiking
Of the goals I laid out for 2020, I am most excited abut the prospect of hiking all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks. I have hiked a handful of these peaks growing up and over the last few years but have a long way to go in order to earn the right to the prestigious title: “46er”. Over the next month I’ll be planning how best to bag multiple peaks on single hikes. It will be interesting to determine via maps, books and blogs, which hikes can be accomplished via day hikes with minimal gear, versus how many will require full packs due to route limitations. Hiking all 46 peaks in a year is no easy task. Luckily for me, my adventure companion Adria will be with me along the way, and we are great at pushing each other when our mettle is tested. I have all the gear to accomplish this goal. What I don’t have is the strength & endurance. I will need to get myself in shape mentally & physically.
So, my next steps are:
1. Identify peaks which can be nabbed via day hikes
2. Identify which peaks can be combined within hikes
3. Create a somewhat aggressive schedule to stick to
In the year 2020…
Here we are in 2020 and man am I excited for it! 2019 was great, there’s no doubt about it. I got up to the Adirondacks several times, had some great overloading adventures and created some videos that I’m pretty happy with. As is tradition this time of year, folks resolve to better themselves. Below are a few personal goals that I’ll be working towards this year.
Create more videos & take more photos
Hike all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks [This one’s a challenge for sure, but I’d really like to accomplish this!]
Spend less and save more
Live a healthier lifestyle (More mountain biking & hiking and less boozing)
I’ll be sure to keep you posted with updates the blog and galleries here at uplandphoto.com
All the best to you in 2020!
Overnight in Lake Placid
in Overlanding
I’m attributing this trip to the Luck o’ the Irish! When I was asked to visit a facility in the mountainous playground they call the Adirondacks, I was only too happy to comply. Yes please! It’s not every day you get sent to the mountains on business. So, I loaded up the Wrangler and pointed her north. The drive from Philly, up through NY was fantastic. My hotel for the night was my rooftop tent. Just another day in the office.
Adirondack Overlanding
in Overlanding
Another overland adventure on the books! The weather was wet, the hiking was hard, and the wheeling was amazing. Hell, we even saw a moose. But don’t take my words for it, watch the video!
First Post
I’m excited to share this crisp new website with the world. Having generated and shared a lot of creative content on social media has had me craving a central location with which to showcase my creative side and archive my adventures. This photographer has been reborn! So, I present to you, my spot on the web to share with all who care to see, the fun side of life, from my perspective.