"Did a scattershot hike of Giant Ledge and Panther then Balsam, without Eagle, on my way home. Panther and GL was the normal O & B without any issues. On my way in to get Balsam from McKenley Hollow TH I had to go up stream to find a suitable tree to cross it below the leanto as recent rains had it running over the rocks at the usual crossing. Above the leanto the boulders were still above the waterline. " — Nimblefoot • Dec 12, 2019

"A trifecta of peaks on a beautiful day with a blue sky overhead and some early white fluff underfoot. Time to switch out the trail runners for boots and gaiters as we enter a new ice and snow season. Some icy patches to avoid on my way up and over Giant Ledge and onto Panther. A few slips and slides on my return kept me alert to my footing. On GL I started meeting the incoming weekend crowd so it was no surprise to find the parking lot at the hairpin curve overflowing. Dropped down to McKenley Hollow PA, hoping to find a spot to park, had lunch in the car then headed up to do E & B. Fewer hikers and deeper snow encountered compared to Panther. Following footprints out to Eagle from today but the hiker(s) turned around literally five minutes from the herd path to the new canister. It was a shame to get that close and not get the peak- oh well. Back over to the col and up to the obelisk on Balsam then a speedy descent to the PA before darkness fell. " — Nimblefoot • Nov 9, 2019

"Successful single day, solo traverse of the Devil's Path from East to West. This marks my first ultra-style, and longest hike in terms of mileage and duration. Set out at around 4:50am with 15 hours of moving time. I got over my fear of hiking alone in the dark, made some newt friends along the way, and finished the trail in one piece. I'm excited to keep pushing and see how far my heart and feet take me :) " — pandyabear • Sep 15, 2019

"Hiked up to the top of Panther for the month of August then up Overlook for the recent fire tower challenge from the DEC. During my Giant Ledge and Panther hike the partly cloudy sky kept the heat/humidity at a more comfortable level. Variety of folks using the trails from those out for a stroll to multi-night campers, or at least I hope considering the size of their packs and the strain of humping the load in. On my return I had a nice chat with one of the assistant Forest Rangers on Giant Ledge. A unique experience for me as I rarely see the Rangers or Assistants in the woods, usually just in the PA. On my way to Overlook the sky darken considerably and dropped a few stray rain drops. Fortunately I found a spot in the usual PA on Meads road and headed hoping for any rain to hold off. About half way up a steady but very light rain set in for the remainder of the climb. After I took the obligatory selfie at the tower the rain ceased with the sky mostly cloudy and less threatening. Some blue patches and a few winks of sun brightened up my descent as I passed folks enjoying a more casual stroll downhill. Next time I want to do Overlook without the threat of rain for a change." — Nimblefoot • Aug 22, 2019

"Hiked up to the top of Panther for the month of August then up Overlook for the recent fire tower challenge from the DEC. During my Giant Ledge and Panther hike the partly cloudy sky kept the heat/humidity at a more comfortable level. Variety of folks using the trails from those out for a stroll to multi-night campers, or at least I hope considering the size of their packs and the strain of humping the load in. On my return I had a nice chat with one of the assistant Forest Rangers on Giant Ledge. A unique experience for me as I rarely see the Rangers or Assistants in the woods, usually just in the PA. On my way to Overlook the sky darken considerably and dropped a few stray rain drops. Fortunately I found a spot in the usual PA on Meads road and headed hoping for any rain to hold off. About half way up a steady but very light rain set in for the remainder of the climb. After I took the obligatory selfie at the tower the rain ceased with the sky mostly cloudy and less threatening. Some blue patches and a few winks of sun brightened up my descent as I passed folks enjoying a more casual stroll downhill. Next time I want to do Overlook without the threat of rain for a change." — Nimblefoot • Aug 22, 2019