Winter finish on Rocky

Mike S · 03-10-2012, 07:50 PM

My wife Tara and I hiked Rocky today for her winter finish.

We went up the Neversink fisherman's path on a well packed, crusty track, and up the north ridge of Rocky to the summit. Conditions were nice, blue skies, when we detoured to the viewpoint on rocky's east side. Looks like there has been a fair bit of traffic recently. I finished my 4th overall round on Rocky as well.

We cruised over to Lone, at first not following tracks, then we picked them up and then dropped them for a straighter path. Whoever was there last must love walking in circles. Did the climb up to Lone where I hit 31/35W this season with 11 days to finish, plenty of time. I need Table and Peek and tried to convince my wife but she wasn't interested.

As we headed back down the west ridge of Lone there are areas that are already devoid of snow. We got back to the parking lot in time to see a group of backpackers in jeans and sneakers (and a blanket draped over a girls pack and head) heading out for the night. Second time in two weeks I've seen this. Apparently its not winter anymore in Pennsylvania (that's where they were from) hopefully no one loses any toes.

mudhook · 03-10-2012, 08:35 PM

The best peak to finish on

A big well done to Tara.

JoeCedar · 03-10-2012, 09:00 PM

Congratulations! Send your paperwork to David White and get your patch at the meeting March 31.

billandjudy · 03-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Nice job Mrs. Mike

Laurie Rankin · 03-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Congratulations Tara!

TFR · 03-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeCedar

Congratulations! Send your paperwork to David White and get your patch at the meeting March 31.

While she obviously already has the W35 Patch, Joe might be alluding to a special patch that will be given to all current members to mark the club's 50th anniversary.

Congrats Tara and Mike, hiking machines!

Woolybear · 03-10-2012, 10:31 PM

Cool congrats, i finished my W35 on Rocky too its a good peak for it.

Doodles · 03-11-2012, 06:49 AM

Congratulation on the W35.

Danno · 03-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Quadruple congratulations.
I definitely want to get back to R & L, and the Neversink.

klip59 · 03-11-2012, 07:59 AM

Congrats Tara and Mike S(4x)!

Jay H · 03-11-2012, 08:38 AM

Congrats to you, right-side up in this picture, and Tara on the finishes!

Jay

JoeCedar · 03-11-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFR

While she obviously already has the W35 Patch, Joe might be alluding to a special patch that will be given to all current members to mark the club's 50th anniversary.

Congrats Tara and Mike, hiking machines!

She has "a patch" but doesn't have a number and THE patch, awarded officially at the meeting by Dave and the Club President!

Mike S · 03-11-2012, 09:16 AM

Thanks everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeCedar

She has "a patch" but doesn't have a number and THE patch, awarded officially at the meeting by Dave and the Club President!

What, I'm not good enough to "officially" award her a patch?

It's not like I scratched it on a piece of birch bark on the way up.......although I wish I would have thought of that earlier, it would have been sweet!!

HAYDK · 03-11-2012, 09:41 AM

Cograts on your 3500 Winter Finish.

debmonster · 03-12-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike S

My wife Tara and I hiked Rocky today for her winter finish.

Great job, Tara!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike S

I need Table and Peek and tried to convince my wife but she wasn't interested.

Surprised she hasn't caught the grid disease yet via osmosis

It was still very much winter in the Berkshires this past weekend. Maybe we'll get one last blast of good snow in the Cats just for fun.

niceguyted · 03-12-2012, 10:49 AM

Congrats Tara!

+1 Mike for being a good husband.

Maria · 03-12-2012, 10:48 PM

Congrats as well and Tara you managed to finish while it still sort of looked like winter out there!

Zer0-G · 03-13-2012, 08:38 AM

Rocky....best for last

Congratulations. Let's see, now you have te seasonal leist and then the grid to look forward to.

Mike S · 03-13-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria

Congrats as well and Tara you managed to finish while it still sort of looked like winter out there!

You might be surprised how much winter is left, at least above 2500 ft.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zer0-G

Rocky....best for last

Congratulations. Let's see, now you have te seasonal leist and then the grid to look forward to.

I'm about halfway on the grid, Tara wants nothing to do with it!

mudhook · 03-13-2012, 04:19 PM

Lots of winter left if you know where to look for it, or according to some who hiked with me, where not to look.

03-10-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
Mike S ski season Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Paltz Posts: 442	Winter finish on Rocky My wife Tara and I hiked Rocky today for her winter finish. We went up the Neversink fisherman's path on a well packed, crusty track, and up the north ridge of Rocky to the summit. Conditions were nice, blue skies, when we detoured to the viewpoint on rocky's east side. Looks like there has been a fair bit of traffic recently. I finished my 4th overall round on Rocky as well. We cruised over to Lone, at first not following tracks, then we picked them up and then dropped them for a straighter path. Whoever was there last must love walking in circles. Did the climb up to Lone where I hit 31/35W this season with 11 days to finish, plenty of time. I need Table and Peek and tried to convince my wife but she wasn't interested. As we headed back down the west ridge of Lone there are areas that are already devoid of snow. We got back to the parking lot in time to see a group of backpackers in jeans and sneakers (and a blanket draped over a girls pack and head) heading out for the night. Second time in two weeks I've seen this. Apparently its not winter anymore in Pennsylvania (that's where they were from) hopefully no one loses any toes. Last edited by Mike S; 03-31-2012 at 09:10 AM.

03-10-2012, 10:31 PM	#7
Woolybear Harbinger of winter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southeast of albany Posts: 763	Cool congrats, i finished my W35 on Rocky too its a good peak for it. __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever" Napoleon Bonaparte Catskill 3500 #1824/#729W ADK 26/46 Views & Brews NY, VT, RI, DE, NH, NJ, CT, WV Taconic Crest End to Ender

03-11-2012, 07:59 AM	#10
klip59 Cats 35/32 25W Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mechanicville, avatar: Blackhead Mt Posts: 1,236	Congrats Tara and Mike S(4x)! Last edited by klip59; 03-12-2012 at 11:31 AM.

03-11-2012, 08:38 AM	#11
Jay H Ice Cream Time Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsfield, MA Posts: 6,789	Congrats to you, right-side up in this picture, and Tara on the finishes! Jay __________________ Life is a short, warm moment And death is a long cold rest. You get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye: Eighty years, with luck, or even less. -Pink Floyd

03-11-2012, 09:41 AM	#14
HAYDK Consultant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 332	Cograts on your 3500 Winter Finish. __________________ South of the Border and North of the Blue Line.

03-10-2012, 08:35 PM	#2
mudhook Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the slopes of Old Clump Posts: 2,260	The best peak to finish on A big well done to Tara.

03-10-2012, 09:00 PM	#3
JoeCedar Commander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Keene, NY Posts: 1,956	Congratulations! Send your paperwork to David White and get your patch at the meeting March 31.

03-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
billandjudy Jimmy Dolan Notch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,020	Nice job Mrs. Mike

03-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
Laurie Rankin Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tillson, NY Avatar: My Granddaughter signs in for the first time! Posts: 494	Congratulations Tara!

03-11-2012, 06:49 AM	#8
Doodles Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Paltz Posts: 743	Congratulation on the W35.

03-11-2012, 07:41 AM	#9
Danno Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 42	Quadruple congratulations. I definitely want to get back to R & L, and the Neversink.

03-12-2012, 10:48 PM	#17
Maria Out on the Jay Range Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvington, NY Posts: 808	Congrats as well and Tara you managed to finish while it still sort of looked like winter out there!

03-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#18
Zer0-G Dances w/Giant Hogweeds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Valhalla, NY Posts: 1,341	Rocky....best for last Congratulations. Let's see, now you have te seasonal leist and then the grid to look forward to. __________________ Natural environment sustains the life of all beings universally. Trees are referred to in accounts of the principal events of Buddha's life. His mother leaned against a tree for support as she gave birth to him. He attained enlightenment seated beneath a tree, and finally passed away as trees stood witness overhead. H.H. D. L. "experience is something you don't get until after you need it, that's the problem." - Joe Simpson As I was walking - I saw a sign there And that sign said - No tresspassin' But on the other side - it didn't say nuthin' Now that side was made for you and me! - Woody Guthrie - Charter Member of the Tongue-In-Cheek Club (TIC)

03-13-2012, 04:19 PM	#20
mudhook Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the slopes of Old Clump Posts: 2,260	Lots of winter left if you know where to look for it, or according to some who hiked with me, where not to look.

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