To Jamie, for whom this blog is dedicated....

In memory: Jamie Badding, my niece, who passed away Dec. 12, 2007

 

For after a great ski/skidoo/or pratfall!

Just broke C-country trail round CascadeLake (5.4 miles)

Cascade Lake (Note: Hike no. 27 in the AMC Guide to Trails: Book 5) was a summer camp for 50 girls (with a stable of 25 horses) in the 40's. Let's just say, it's been a while! This trail is much more fun to ski than hike - the falls always kinda- disappointed me, and the blow downs and wet area on the east side of the lake are a problem (had to remove my skis several times to climb over or under some real messy falls) However, once you hit the waterfall (which is hard to find if you have never been there before) the route west of Cascade Lake is easier. I would suggest skiing this in a counterclockwise fashion. Andy and I were both pooped long before we made it back to the trail head. All in all, there are nicer skis, but it was good exercise and a pleasant variation.
To get to the trailhead: From NY 28 in Eagle Bay, drive NY on Big Moose rd. for 1.2 miles. There are CED Yellow trail stickers for skiers (red for hikers).

Cartwheels, Jamie

Jamie - hope you are enjoying these great pictures.
Remember when you tried to teach me how to do cartwheels again last summer, before you got sick? Well, I think today I shall have to try to do a cartwheel for you from atop Bald Mountain. Should I bring a parachute?
Some days, we should all travel with parachutes.

Many of my friends saw you and the "Buld'A-Bears" you donated to the hospital on CNN this week.
You are a special girl, Jamie.
You are teaching us all how to live life with passion and integrity.
-Aunt Cathy

Snodeo Weekend in Old Forge

Does this look like fun, or what?




















(if you are a 12 year old kid, that is!)

You can try this at home OR you can experience this through his webcam.

Tell me.
How's YOUR health insurance coverage? (gulp)

Future Snowmobiler....

For great live webcams, check out www.absolutesnowmobiles.com
And, hey! Thanks for maintaining such great trails.
Us hikers, x-country skiers, and snowshoe-ers often benefit.

Just broke X-Country Ski Trail at Moss Lake - pant, pant

Snow angels on Bald - click below

snow angel

Moments before the WhitefaceWaterLoo -

See this cold mountain stream.
See Andy - safely watching.
See James - about to meet his WhiteFaceWaterloo....
(you can guess the rest!)
note: temperature: 5 degrees or so
note: water temperature? James is about to find out.

Winter Wonderland atop Bald Mountain this morning

Fallen Angels

Do fallen angels ever sleep?

Spread good vibes.

Please email stories or photos about your favorite outdoor activity or experience here in the central Adirondacks!
Love to share them with others (especially my niece, Jamie - in hospital in Rochester, NY)
Write catherinelight@bluelinebydesign.com. Thanks a bunch.

Leave Only Footprints - Take Only Memories

I heartily ascribe to the wisdom
"Leave Only Footprints - Take Only Memories"

However, like anything - there can be wonderful exceptions.
Last fall, I came upon this beautiful bouquet left behind in the crotch of a tree half way up Bald Mountain.
It has left a fine footprint upon my memory,
and warms me this cold December night.
I was feeling rather lonely until I came upon this photo again...
a gift.
Thought I'd pass it along...
(it IS December, after all!)

Join Eagle Bay Photo/Hiking Meetup Group

James has decided to help facilitate my Eagle Bay Photography group on www.Meetup.com
Check out this website, which is organized by interests. Want to fine a local dance group in the area? Or want to get form your own interest group and meet others interested in the same thing? This is a great site! www.Meetup.com