Opening back up

Inching closer every day…it feels like we’re almost out of this awful pandemic.

Vaccinations are increasing, masks are being left behind and it’s time to open back up.

Happy to hike on my own

I am very excited to report I’ve completed two of the Adirondack Fire Tower hikes.

This time – as you may have notice in the title – I did it by myself.

Hiking my first Adirondack Fire Tower trail

I set a goal for myself this year. In 2021, I will complete the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge.

It’s a lofty goal, involving investing in some gear, putting some time aside, and making the journey out to the Adirondack region every so often.

Last week, I decided to go and get started. First stop: Bald Mountain.

The Ski Champ visits Bristol Mountain

Yes, I did just name myself the Ski Champ. More on that later.

Winter gets tough. Being holed up in your apartment, fewer hours of sunlight, it’s enough to make a person go mad!

So, I decided to combat that madness with a mini ski trip in Western New York.

What do you do with a travel blog in a pandemic?

No, really. What else do I write about when I don’t want to spread COVID-19? When my desire to travel grows but so does the number of new cases reported daily?

I’m taking any and all ideas please. This pandemic has been rough.