"Spruceton Straight Shot with Tom R., Susan, Rebecca, Gala, Tom M. and Danielle. Traversed Sherrill, North Dome, St Anne’s and West Kill from Shaft road to the end of Spruceton road. Started off rather cool, low 40’s and wearing shorts, then gradually warmed up nicely causing layers to be shed. Late lunch break at Bucks Ridge view before the final long descent. Since the West Kill was low, do to a very dry late summer/early fall, we took a shortcut acrossed the Kill to the Diamond Notch trail. This cut out walking all the way up to the bridge at the falls only to cross the Kill and walk back down on the other side." — Nimblefoot • Oct 22, 2024

"Tony organized a Spruceton Straightshot which is a traverse of Sherrill, North Dome and West Kill. This turned out to be an all guys hike and it was a new hike for four of them, only Tom M. and myself have done it a number of times. We chose to go from Shaft road to Spruceton road so as to get the bushwhacking(herd paths) done first and finish at the view down below the summit of West Kill. On our climb of Sherrill we kept hearing thunder in the distance which led to a light rain making us totally soaked by the time we reached the canister. Out came the rain jackets, to stay a little warmer, for our hike over to North Dome. By the the time we reached the next canister the rain let up and the sky lightened up so off came the jackets so they could ride in the packs for the remainder of the day. Onto the dreaded bushwhack down to the Devils Path for a trail hike up to St Anne’s and all the way up to the West Kill sign( the cairn has been knocked over again). Some group photos with the sign then down to the view(Bucks Ridge) for more lunch/snacks and Doug to experience a new view after raising his peak total to 15 Cat 35s. We lucked out to have the rain in the AM then sunny for..." — Nimblefoot • May 23, 2024

"Met Rebecca and Mimi at the Shaft road PA for a casual saunter over Sherrill and up to North Dome then back to our cars. The cloudy sky kept us from overheating and the occasional light sprinkles added another cooling affect. On our way out to North Dome we discussed details of Mimi’s upcoming 420 Grid finish for the 3rd time then on our way back it was all about harvesting ramps before the season ends. Everytime we saw a nice patch we dropped our packs then headed out to fill our plastic bags by randomly cutting or picking from numerous plants for less impact. Another fine day with the ladies, always plenty of fun chitchat and laughs." — Nimblefoot • May 18, 2024

"Mimi and I met in the Shaft road PA to do an out and back hike of Sherrill and North Dome. We engaged in a very leisurely pace from the get go that lasted the whole day as we talked at great length on numerous topics. Additionally she was a bit tired from yesterdays hikes and her leg injury was acting up so we were passed by other hikers, who came from the Devils Path side, in both directions. A highlight for her was harvesting a bag full of ramps on our way out from one of two large patches we saw our way in. She planned to make Korean pancakes once she got home, later in the day she divulged the really simple recipe. The occasional breeze and light rain, barely noticeable, kept us cool on a fairly warm day. We took a very long but enjoyable stroll to the peaks so by the time we got back to our cars at Shaft road it was too late to do Halcott and get home at a reasonable time for dinner with our spouses." — Nimblefoot • Apr 28, 2024

"The final two peaks of Rebecca’s Catskill 35 420 Grid quest. She recently turned 70 in January, though you wouldn’t know that from her always upbeat enthusiastic personality and her energetic pursuit of peaks. Befitting she would become 420 Gridder #70. Assembling at the Shaft road TH for an out and back hike was Mimi, Susan, Tom, Amy and her hubby Qi under mostly cloudy skies with just hints of blue sky showing through. By 11:30 am we were celebrating Rebecca’s finish replete with the presentation of a 420 Grid certificate/sign, 420 Grid patch and a Single Season Winter triangle patch all nicely packaged by the headquarters of Hikers Anonymous. After numerous photo ops of the whole group and with individuals, she wanted one with me because of my forthcoming move to Reno, we commenced on a snack fest. On our return the clouds cleared offering blue sky and sun which brought the temps to more spring-like with the ground being completely bare and no need for the micro spikes dangling from our packs. With gaiters removed and footwear changed we relocated to Brio’s in Phoenicia for celebratory pizza and a very large custom cake that more than filled our bellies. Our waitress was ver..." — Nimblefoot • Mar 16, 2024

"Out and back hike of Sherrill and North Dome from Shaft road. Fortunately there was a nicely broken track making for an easy stroll on the peaks. There was an inch or two of fresh powder on top of the packed track making for slippery conditions upon descending Sherrill on my way to North Dome. The low temps( 9* in the PA ) and a fairly constant breeze made the day a bit nippy." — Nimblefoot • Jan 20, 2024

"Spruceton straight shot of West kill, Saint Anne’s, North Dome and Sherrill with Richard, Sherri, Kelly and Maple. Winter-like hike with about an inch white fluff on the ground. Micro spikes on and off all day." — Nimblefoot • Dec 6, 2023

"Mimi, Francine and I did Sherrill and North Dome as an out and back from Shaft road. We managed to reach Sherrill without spikes then they went on and off the remainder of the day for safe descents. The warm temps were melting the snow and ice during the day as we noticed the difference on our return as slippery leaves became our constant hazard till we reached the woods road. These peaks completed my 59th total round of the Cat35." — Nimblefoot • Dec 2, 2023

"A wet and wild hike of Sherrill and North Dome from Shaft road. The forecasted morning showers were a bit heavy, more like a downpour, but brief after I arrived at the parking lot. Once they stopped I headed up expecting to be wet most of the time on this out and back hike. More light showers came and went on my way up to Sherrill, getting me thoroughly soaked, but then on my way over to North Dome the rain clouds moved on letting the sun shine between the scattered fluffy clouds…yay! On my way back the clouds returned but no serious rain fell. To finish the day I headed up to the deep notch parking lot for quick and dry ascent of Halcott. Two hikes and not a single sole was seen or heard, I guess the less than stellar forecast kept most hikers home." — Nimblefoot • Aug 16, 2023

"Nine of us hiked from the end of Spruceton road to Shaft road. It was nice to do the section of the Devils Path between the two peaks of West Kill, haven’t been through there in years. Fortunately the black flies were not a problem today as temps stayed on the cool side." — Nimblefoot • Jun 6, 2023