By Doug on August 23, 2002
Dave, Doug and Jeff decided paddling around Boston Harbor, biking through Wompatuck State Park, climbing in the Quincy Quarries and hiking the Blue Hills Reservation would be a good way to spend a day.
We had a bunch start in kayaks behind the Federal Courthouse in Boston Harbor
From there we paddled across Boston Harbor to Nantasket. [...]
Posted in Adventure, Races | Tagged Balance Bar, Balance Bar 24 Hour Adventure Race Boston, Dave, Jeff
By Doug on June 15, 2002
June 15, 2002
The Muddy Buddy features a 7 mile course and 5 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member runs and other rides the bike. At the 1st obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged Fitboot, Muddy Buddy, Races
By Doug on October 21, 2001
October 21, 2001
Action Dave, Jeff an I ran, biked and paddled this race down in the Bronx, NY.
We finished in 4:21:45 in 45th place. See the full results Hi-Tec Adventure Racing Series #8 New York, NY, October 21, 2001
Posted in Adventure, Races
By Doug on September 8, 2001
Action Dave and Jamie Liu ran, biked and paddled this race with me. This race is a favorite since it happens at night. Getting lost in the woods in the dark is more fun than being lost in the daytime.
We came in at 4:30:06 in 50th place (out of 138 teams) in the coed division. [...]
Posted in Adventure, Races | Tagged Dave, Hartford, Hi-Tec Adventure Race, Hi-Tec Adventure Race Hartford
By Doug on April 9, 2001
Mt. Whitney, at 14,495 feet is the highest peak in the lower 48 states. It is also the most sought after peak in North America. During the summer months it is normal to find several hundred hikers ascending the peak on any given day via the Mt. Whitney Trail.
In the spring, Mt. Whitney is a [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged California, Climbing, George Dunn, Jeff, Mountaineering, Whitney
By Doug on September 10, 2000
Jeff and I ran this with last minute substitute Meredith in the dark of the Hartford night.
Other coverage of the race:
Circle of Love Hartford/Farmington, CT – Winding Trails (Night Event)
Posted in Adventure, Races | Tagged Hi-Tec Adventure Race, Jeff
By Doug on June 17, 2000
After trudging up the snowfields, I realized that we still had to set up the tents. What I did not realize is that we were not staying in Camp Muir, but on the snowfields just below Camp Muir.
The sloped snowfields.
You may realize that it is uncomfortable and dangerous to sleep on sloped snowy surface. [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged Mount Rainier
By Doug on June 16, 2000
Mount Rainier is the highest mountain in the northwest United States, towering in the backdrop of Seattle and Tacoma. I decided to climb it. Well, actually Jeff decided to climb it and convinced me to also climb it.
After dislocating my elbow in the months leading up to the climb and losing my luggage and climbing [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged Climbing, Ed, Jeff, Mount Rainier, Mountaineering
By Doug on June 15, 2000
This was the required equipment list given out by Rainier Mountaineering for my climb of Mount Rainier.
Each individual participating on a summit climb or seminar MUST have the items listed below. Do not jeopardize your safety, comfort or success – bring every item.
lug-sole climbing boots*
longjohns (top & bottom)
crampons*
ice axe*
ski poles*
backpack*
sleeping bag (rated to 32° F)**
parka [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged Mount Rainier
By Doug on May 15, 1999
Action Dave and I enjoyed a beautiful spring day in New England by hiking to the top of Mt. Washington.
We had bluebird skies as we hiked up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, to the Lion’s head Trail and up to the summit.
The disappointing part of the climb is encountering the tourists at the top who were [...]
Posted in Adventure | Tagged Hiking, Mt. Washington
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