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Two Ton's Adirondack Rambles
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2015
This channel is devoted to my passion for the natural world and the time I spend in it. Most of my time is spent hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks, but I occasionally (as life permits) branch out to other areas.
I am the lean to adopter of the Moose Pond Lean to which is located 8 miles south of the northern terminus of the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack western high peaks wilderness area. I also volunteer with an organization that maintains lean to shelters throughout the Adirondacks.
I am finally using my GI Bill benefits to obtain my BS in Environmental Science and Ecology. I hope to one day have a career that requires me to be immersed in the natural world, while making a living! :)
I am the lean to adopter of the Moose Pond Lean to which is located 8 miles south of the northern terminus of the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack western high peaks wilderness area. I also volunteer with an organization that maintains lean to shelters throughout the Adirondacks.
I am finally using my GI Bill benefits to obtain my BS in Environmental Science and Ecology. I hope to one day have a career that requires me to be immersed in the natural world, while making a living! :)
Fishbrook Pond
#adirondacks #lakegeorge #adirondackbackpacking
Hiked in to Fishbrook Pond in Lake George Wild Forest to meet up with Russ, aka "Duct Tape"/"Sausage King", for post-Christmas dose of nature.
Hiked in to Fishbrook Pond in Lake George Wild Forest to meet up with Russ, aka "Duct Tape"/"Sausage King", for post-Christmas dose of nature.
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Tirrell Pond-October 2024
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#adirondacks #adirondack #northvilleplacidtrail I enjoyed a beautiful Autumn weekend in the Adirondacks with Sophia. We backpacked into Tirrell Pond along the Northville-Placid Trail for an overnight stay. We met some gentlemen from CT who were flown in via float plane for an extended trip. They were kind and treated us to a rager fire, along with some peach cobbler. The highlight for me was th...
A Weekend along Pharaoh Lake-June 2024
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#adirondacks #adirondackbackpacking #pharaohlake I spent a quiet June weekend communing with nature along the shores of Pharaoh Lake.
The Vermont Long Trail 2023 (Week 3)
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#longtrail #vermont #greenmountains My name is Tony. I enjoy long walks along the trail, love tree burls, and have a squeaky backpack. I thru hiked the Long Trail over 21 days during July and August 2023. This video captures my third, and final, week on the trail covering mile 184 to mile 273, from US Route 2 to the Canadian border. I almost cried when upon returning home, I discovered my camer...
The Vermont Long Trail 2023 (Week 2)
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#longtrail #vermont #greenmountains My name is Tony. I enjoy long walks along the trail, love tree burls, and have a squeaky backpack. I thru hiked the Long Trail over 21 days during July and August 2023. This video captures my second week on the trail covering Mile 104 to Mile 184, from US Route 4 to US Route 2. I almost cried when upon returning home, I discovered my camera settings were inad...
The Vermont Long Trail 2023 (Week 1)
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#longtrail #greenmountains #vermont My name is Tony. I enjoy long walks along the trail, love tree burls, and have a squeaky backpack. I thru hiked the Long Trail over 21 days during July and August 2023. This video captures my first week on the trail covering Mile 0 to Mile 104, from Pine Cobble Road to The Inn at the Long Trail. I almost cried when upon returning home, I discovered my camera ...
The Long Trail Trailer
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#longtrail #hikevt #vermont The trailer for upcoming videos of my Long Trail NOBO thru hike during the summer of 2023
West Lake Lean-to Rescue.
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#adirondacks #adirondackmountains #adirondack We spent the weekend in the West Canada Lake Wilderness Area restoring West Lake #1 lean-to. This lean to really needed some love. There was rot in some base logs and the roof was beyond shot. Occupants will no longer get wet during rain events. Hooty hoot!
Adirondack Fall Hike: Balanced Rocks, Pitchoff, and Jay Ridge
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#adirondacks #hiking #adirondack #adirondackmountains #adirondackpark A hazy fall day in the Adirondacks. I started my morning from the Cascade/Pitchoff trailhead and headed to Balanced Rocks to soak in the view while enjoying my morning coffee. I continued climbing to the overlook past the summit of Pitchoff. After my descent, I drove over to Jay Mountain. What a beautiful ridge hike. Open vie...
Mt. Colden Southeast Slide
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#adirondacks #46ers #adirondackhiking Ed and I summitted Mt. Colden via the southeast slide on a warm June day. A healthy challenge and tons of fun!
What a Calamity
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#adirondacks #adirondackhighpeaks #adirondackbackpacking We travelled to Flowed Lands via Calamity Trail from Upper Works to meet up with the Lean2Rescue crew at the Calamity Lean To. The crew killed it on Friday and Saturday morning, leaving only roofing, staining, and finishing touches. We were done by 2 in the afternoon, leaving time for leisure. Ed, Prybar, and I brought material to Griffin...
Hanging Spear Falls & Flowed Lands Lean To Rescue
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Hanging Spear Falls & Flowed Lands Lean To Rescue
Adirondack High Peaks (Gothics-Armstrong-UWJ)
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Adirondack High Peaks (Gothics-Armstrong-UWJ)
Moose Pond Lean-to 100th Birthday Visit
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Moose Pond Lean-to 100th Birthday Visit
JACKRABBIT SKI TRAIL (McKenzie Pond Rd Section)
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JACKRABBIT SKI TRAIL (McKenzie Pond Rd Section)
Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Winter Overnight
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Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Winter Overnight
Moreau Lake Western Ridge Trail Ski (Round 2)
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Moreau Lake Western Ridge Trail Ski (Round 2)
Loved watching your thru hike videos! Two of your TH-cam thru hike videos are private so we can’t watch them anymore…can you make them public?
@@markholleran4481 what???? Wow, I’ll check that out. Thank you
@@markholleran4481 just checked them out and all the Long Trail videos are still set as public. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Thank you.😊
@ I see them now…thank you! They help me plan for my thru hike…and they motivate me!
@ yes sir! I totally know the feeling. Go get it.😊
Nice section of woods at least during the extra mileage. Another great vid, Tony! I'll catch up to Russ one of these days out there!!
@@Teedubsadventures hope all is well my friend. 😁
Nice adventure Gents!!
@@robertbeirman107 thanks Rob!😁
Good days in the ADKs. I hope to check that spot out when the water opens up.
@@NatureIntoAction you could see the spring holes with the thin ice conditions.😉
Great looking hike. Enjoyed it! Subscribed
@@Mainelyoffgrid thank you.😁
Another solid adventure. I am glad you found your phone. The Adirondacks are still beautiful in the winter.
@@Hobomountainwander I’m glad I found it too.😬 Thank you.😁
Glad to see the facilities at Millman Pond are still first rate. Great video!
@@tickmagnet2793 beautiful, amazing facilities!🥰😂
Great video as always, Tony. Funny and awesome running into Justin, I’ve had the same pleasure but in Pharaoh Lake Wilderness 5-6 years ago. I miss his videos! I was the previous lean to adopter for Fishbrook south, gave it up in 2024 as life has gotten busy. All the best to you and thanks for taking us along 👍
@@gwheel3502 thank you sir. Justin was supposed to come in on Friday with me, but was a little under the weather. We ended up running into each other as he was heading in and I was heading out on Saturday.😁
No way!! I thought the Justin meet was planned!! LOL!! How cool was that!! That was divine intervention if I ever saw it!! LOL!!!
It was originally planned, but Justin was getting over being sick. He ended up hiking in on Saturday as I was hiking out. We initially didn’t cross paths because he went off trail to check out a lean to when I passed. I met him when I had to backtrack for my phone. 😂
Great video! Lake looks great! How long is the hike?
@@vlabault just under 5 miles to the lean to at northern end of pond. So just under 10 miles round trip. 😁
Kawaauia, NK
you should have made a female moose call :)
@@Putt-Putt-Vroom 😂😂😂😂
Definitely an area I need to visit! Always love the Loons and Barred Owls!
@@hike-bike-paddle-and-drone it’s a very nice area.😁
A perfect video. Content and editing. Great work. I love that lake
@@jaycreature3893 it is an awesome place. Thanks for the feedback!😁
Never been to Pharoah lake (but plenty ADKS)....but surprised that for the month of June you encountered many an empty leanto !!??
@@ridgerunnnr me too!😂
Nice vid. What trailhead do you use for this hike?
@@RDJim Pharaoh Lake trail from the south from Brant Lake on Pharaoh Road.
Likely headed down there this weekend to do Treadway and find a nice spot to enjoy the weather. I have to say I "blame" you because I can't go by a tree burl without calling our BURL:) Thanks for the video
@@mikestevenson4101 Bahaha!!! I love that you also love burls!!!😂 Have a great time. Treadway is a great hike.😁
How long did it take you to get from the beginning of the trail to the balanced rocks?
@@MorphSenior probably about 45 minutes if I recall correctly. I think it’s about 1.5 miles.
How far hike from spruce ?
@@jessecampbell3401 from the first (southernmost) Spruce Lake lean to, it’s around 6 miles to West Lake #1. It’s a great spot. Go check it out!😁
Well that did not suck too bad😂 great footage and you captured the feeling of being on the trail with all the PUDS
@@Dora_walking why thank you Karen. I appreciate the kind feedback.😊
You guys rock thank you so much for doing this
@@DeepStateYuri thanks for the appreciation.😁
Wow thank you so much for doing this. I haven't been on that trail yet one day I will check it out. Is there a way you guys can do a video on the process of the whole thing. I usually go up to the Catskills one day I need to volunteer and help rebuild a lean to as well. Thank you for the time and effort you put in I can't express how much I appreciate it.
@@DeepStateYuri it’s not a bad idea. I would probably have to film over the course of the year to get a whole process documented. Reach out when you want to come help out! Good, dirty fun.😂
@@twotonadk I currently live in Long Island so it's a bit far for me. Maybe next summer I'll take a week off see if I can come down to learn something and help out.
@@DeepStateYuri we have had people come from Ohio and Pennsylvania to help.😳 I completely get it my friend. May be we’ll see you next year.😁
@@twotonadk oh damn 😥 I thought I loved lean to’s
@@DeepStateYuri 😂🤣😂
What an inspiring hike! Would love to accomplish this end to end one day.
@@gdsmithjr start planning and go for it! You won’t regret it.😊
Thank you guys so much for all your work. I was there in 2022 did the Louis loop - it’s such a beautiful magical place.
@@Bootlace_Anyplace why thank you!😁
That's a dark damp spot. The old lean-to was too. Can't wait to see it. Hello from Saranac lake.
@@freeheel748 the new location is up on a hill, so shouldn’t be so dark and damp any longer!😁😂
Ran into one of you on your way out to Piseco. I was going in. Stopped to admire your work. One of the nicest spots on the NPT but couldn't stay due to scheduling. Hello from Saranac Lake. I will return to that lean-to.
@@freeheel748 I was in a group of three heading out to Jessup River Road trail, so probably wasn’t me. The lean to stayed at its original location and is much improved. Enjoy!😁
I first visited that lean-to in summer 1972 during the tail end of Hurricane Agnes, when there was a ranger in residence in the cabin in the clearing. It's a much-loved spot. Thanks for your hard work.
@@utubedogz thanks for the feedback and sharing your memory.😁
Just curious, what month did you start?
@@justinvisser7609 started on 7/21 and ended on 8/10. I delayed my start by a week until GMC gave the green light after the major flooding event last year.
Yikes! Just saw that last ladder section. I guess my Long Trail sectioning is over. Lol
@@KatieHikes don’t sweat it. None of the ladders and exposure were that bad. It was pretty fun. Just send it!😁
You must be tall, because you made going down that ladder so easy. I could not reach that rock step you were on. I had to hold on to the base of the tree for dear life, slide down until my feet landed on the top wrung of the ladder and then turned myself around and then let go of one hand and the other and put on the ladder. By the time I got to the bottom my legs were shaking....jello! Never again!
@@KatieHikes haha you did it!😂
Thank you so much for restoring this lean to. It’s our favorite part of the French Louie Loop. Can’t wait to stay there.
@@bethhazelton9980 I’m hope you enjoy it in a downpour and enjoy staying dry!😂😂😂
I was just there!! Amazing job guys!
@@davidrankins5532 thanks for the seal of approval and we’re happy you enjoyed your stay!😊
Awesome stuff! Really good shots and the burl schtick is hilarious! Question... what are you carrying your 7 days worth of food in? Bear can? What size? And do you know your pack weight for a carry that long? Thanks...heading over to week 2!
@@fearfeasog thank you. I use an Ursack for food storage. My base weight is around 20-21. The heaviest my pack was during this trip was the first week when I had carried 7 days of food. Pack weight was about 34 lbs on day 1.
Just found this today, sitting at home with a foot injury, enjoying this trail via your wonderful footage, thanks for sharing!
@@Dora_walking I hope you get better soon. Thank you.😁
Great video! I've done a lot of this up to Lincoln Gap. I'm heading out to do Lincoln Gap to Appalachian Gap this week. Your vlog was very helpful! Great job!
@@KatieHikes I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Enjoy your time in the mountains!😁
@twotonadk just got back from backpacking App Gap over Camel Hump to Duxbury NOBO. I must say it was pretty traumatic. Burnt Rock was tough, but that Rsvine Ladder was traumatic. I cannot believe I even did it. I am still having nightmares. That entire 20 mile section was very challenging gjng and difficult. Next, I will be hiking from Duxbury over Mansfield. I skipped mile 1 to 100 NOBO, because I plan on hiking the AT next March. So now I have completed miles 100-181. Anything coming up that is as scary as Burnt Rock and Ravine Ladder? I'm terrified of heights and hanging onto to ledges. Lol. Steep is fine.
@@KatieHikes if exposure bothers you, the ravine ladder is probably the worst because you have to go down the ladder heading NOBO. Three are more ladders and bunch of Mansfield, but you’re climbing, not descending. If exposure bothers you, that makes a HUGE difference in comfort. I loved the hike up Mansfield and wouldn’t skip it. The climb, followed by the long open ridge walk was one of my favorite days on the trail. Just send it!😁
@@twotonadkthank you! I am starting my AT thru-hiker in March so I plan on hiking Mansfield when I get done. Thanks for the info!
@@KatieHikes woo hoo!!!! March is right around the corner!🤗 Good luck and happy hiking Katie.😁
How good does it feel to finally reach the end?
@@UnKnownrider720 pretty awesome experience to see the end after all the planning, anticipation, and miles of hiking.😁
Just came across your videos. The long trail is a dream of mine, and your video was a really good find. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind feedback my friend!😁
At 12:07, when you were at sunset ledge you say “that doesn’t suck at all does it?” It was me who answered “no it does not”. I’m planning my own end-to-ender for July, crazy coincidence!
Bahahaha!!! I love chance encounters like this.😂 I wish you the best. Hiking the LT was a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding journey. Go get it!👊🏼😁
Outstanding ‼️ Thank you for sharing this remarkable trek! Yes, I’m going to do the same..‼️👏👏
I and many views here really want to thank you for the time you put in to record your hike. We all are in gratitude for the work you put in. I must stay you hike and LT has started the spark in me to do the same and head out on the LT. I live here in Vermont. I heard much about this trail. If viewing your video, it is impressive how much the terrain changes from shelter to shelter and foot path to foot path! Thank you again and I look forward to more of your work. Oh, one last thing could share your insight and training on what you did to perpare for hiking the LT? My humble to y'all The Vermont Cowboy Yeti and his wonder dog Tomikee.
Thank you Ross…or VT Cowboy Yeti!😂 I don’t train specifically for the trail. I work out with weights and a little cardio a few times a week. I feel that the southern 100 miles trained me for the remainder of the trail due to being a bit more mellow than the northern portion.
Love this
Thank you.😁
Nice sound thanks for sharing your adventure .guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.
Thank you sir!😁
How many resupplies and where did you send them ? What about fuel cans? Did you send them in the mail or rely on finding them in town
I used two 8 ounce fuel cans for my 3 week trip. A boil for breakfast and dinner with an occasional extra cup of coffee. I had one when I set out, and had a second in my first resupply package. I carried an initial 6.5 days of food and then had my first resupply sent to The Inn at the Long Trail. You could resupply in Rutland using free bus that has a stop at the Inn. I then took a nero in Waterbury and resupplied at a local supermarket. My last resupply was at the Dollar General in Johnson where I just came off trail for that propose…and a burger and beer at Moogs. 😁
I take umbrage at your pissing at my country… Nah! I do it all the time😊 That was a great movie! Thanks for that! Very entertaining!😁👍
Thank you for being a good neighbor and taking my pee pee. I appreciate the feedback as well!😁
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Very nice video! I found your channel today. I plan to thru the Long Trail in 2 years! Also going NOBO.
It was a fun ride! As you get closer, reach out if you have any questions. 😁
@@twotonadk Thank you!!
ATers say the new blood from Long trail hikers makes that a great experience on trail
That’s a cool perspective. I enjoy their company as well. I experienced it in the 100 mile wilderness a few years ago, and enjoyed hiking with them for a week on the LT. Good people.😁
Watched all 3- thank you for putting these together and appreciate the showing and naming of shelters! Looked like an awesome adventure - one I hope to add to my list in the next few years. :)
I appreciate the feedback. Thank you! It was a a challenging and rewarding trip. Go get it!😁
Wise move not getting too close! They look like gentle giants, but they can be quite territorial On another note that mosquito sounded like it had jet engines.
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Loved your great videography, content and narration!! Your recap of this amazing trail is the best I've seen! Just binge watched all 3 while home from work feeling under the weather. Had me reminiscing about my 2022 LT hike. Thanks so much for bringing us along on yours🥰
Thank you so much Jane!😊😊😊
I’m from VT. Recently have decided I want to do more hiking and want to tackle the LT in sections. Curious how the bugs were and what you did to manage them at night. Thanks for posting your experience, it’s been fun to watch.
Bugs were not a problem except for a few locations. At night when bugs are bad, you crawl inside your tent. Worth every pound to be able to escape. I can tolerate bugs during the day and don’t really react to bites. At night however, they can be infuriating!😂