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Two Ton's Adirondack Rambles
United States
Приєднався 13 сер 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! :)
The Vermont Long Trail 2023 (Week 3)
#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 camera settings were inadvertently adjusted, resulting in footage quality well below my expectations. Washed out colors at times and grainy footage in low light. It took a while, but I’m over it. I made adjustments during editing to improve the quality.
I take time to record and edit these videos so one day when I’m an old(er) man, I can sit back relive my younger days. In addition, I hope others who love to plan trips like I do over the winter months can possibly gain something from watching. I attempted to capture the reality of the trail with its beauty and challenges, along with interactions with fellow hikers. To aid folks pouring over maps and the guidebook, I added shelter names, road crossings and other points of interest as captions.
Well, I hope you enjoy the video, and it doesn’t suck too bad. LOL
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 camera settings were inadvertently adjusted, resulting in footage quality well below my expectations. Washed out colors at times and grainy footage in low light. It took a while, but I’m over it. I made adjustments during editing to improve the quality.
I take time to record and edit these videos so one day when I’m an old(er) man, I can sit back relive my younger days. In addition, I hope others who love to plan trips like I do over the winter months can possibly gain something from watching. I attempted to capture the reality of the trail with its beauty and challenges, along with interactions with fellow hikers. To aid folks pouring over maps and the guidebook, I added shelter names, road crossings and other points of interest as captions.
Well, I hope you enjoy the video, and it doesn’t suck too bad. LOL
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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...
Cascade Sunrise & Old Mountain Road Ski
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Cascade Sunrise & Old Mountain Road Ski
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)
Adirondack Moose on Northville-Placid Trail
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Adirondack Moose on Northville-Placid Trail
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
@@Karenwhitepaints 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
@@KatieValleyBourdeau 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!
@@KatieValleyBourdeau 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!
@@Karenwhitepaints 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!
@@KatieValleyBourdeau 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.
@@KatieValleyBourdeau 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!😁
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!😂
Absolutely amazing and kinda scary. I’d rather come across a bear that a moose😬
It got the adrenaline cranked. Close proximity in dense woods with such a large animal. Bucket list item for sure!😁
@@twotonadk that really is awesome man! I’m hiking that trail with my dog this May for a week. Can’t wait😁
@@bassman8144 it’s a great trail. I spend quite a bit of my time on the NPT. Enjoy!😁
Those GMC trail crews and designers are awesome! A classmate and I did Journey's End to Hazen's Notch way back. I attempted a start at Johnson, north bound, had to abort. Noted I ran into JoJo and Grunt, at the highway. Thank you for posting, that shot at 36:58 is spectacular, and all that editing!! Yikes......! 👏🏻🏕
Yes they are! Thanks for the nice feedback. BTW, the “spectacular” shot at 37:49 is a black screen…🤷🏻♂️😂
@@twotonadk the forest shot. Amazing 🤩 36:58
@@filmic1 👍🏼😁
I like big burls and I cannot lie!😮
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Watched this with my 91 year old dad tonight, while I was staying with him during an illness. He got us hiking the trail when we were kids back in the 70s. He completed all but about 25 miles before age caught up with him. I've still got a good 50% to go myself. Proud to say my son and my brother have both gotten their end to end. I am so blown away more with your video skills, such great content. Thank you so much.
That is so touching and am happy you got to enjoy it with your dad. I no longer have my dad, but hold our outdoor memories we shared together as some of my favorite life experiences. Thank you for sharing.😊
Great video
Thank you!😁
Great Video Tony, loved the adventure, nice pics of the leanto’s and lodges along the way. When’s the next adventure and video? Keep them coming.
Thank you my friend.😁
This was so awesome, what date in July did you head out? Love that you showcased all of the shelters, and the footage looks great. That climb up Mansfield looks intimidating but I'm sure after all of those miles under your belt it wasn't too bad (plus the restaurant after was probably amazing). Keep on keeping on, can't wait to see the next summer's adventures.
I postponed a week until GMC gave the green light for Long Trail hiking after the floods, so I started on 7/21. I thought showing the shelters would helping future hikers planning for their hikes. The shelters on the Long Trail are pretty cool and have so much variability. Stark difference to the standard ADK lean to that I am so accustomed to (and love). It was a cool change of pace. The climb up Mansfield was pretty cool and manageable. Thanks for the feedback!😁
Excellent journey < congrats on End to End. Any chance you can send me or do a quick vid of your gear?
Yeah, I can probably do that at some point. I have a photo on my Instagram if you want to see the gear @twotonadk. If you want a detailed breakdown I can send you something.🤷🏻♂️
Awesome series. Thank you for all the work you put into it so that we could tag along.
Why thank you sir.😁
Thank you for the fabulous journey,Tony!❤
I’m happy you enjoyed watching!😊
Never disappoint…BURL!😂❤
I got a thing for burls, what can I say?🤷🏻♂️😂
Really enjoyed your series. I'm planning an LT thru hike in July this year and this is making me more excited. What's your tent and tarp gear at 20:22? It looks cozy.
I have been using the same LL Bean featherlight one man tent for a decade. They no longer make them. I have thought about upgrading to something slightly larger, but haven’t.🤷🏻♂️ The tarp is a Kammok tarp. Using the tarp gives me a lot more space for storage and to cook when it’s raining and there is no shelter.
I so enjoyed your series..The issues with your camera were not at all noticeable..I knew you are an ADK hiker by those boots. Cheers!
Thank you my friend!, I love the boots comment!😂
Hey Tony, thanks for sharing your experience. Outstanding all around. I hiked that final section at my UVM trek before freshman school year started. Good memories seeing familiar sights.
Thank you. It was quite the experience. As much as I love the Adirondacks, Vermont is something special! and unique!😁
Great story, well done !
Thank you for the kind feedback.😁
Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together. It brought back a lot of memories from my 2019 thru. Long Trail is something else and you did a wonderful job showing it off. See ya bak in the ADK sometime.
Thank you for the kind feedback!😁
Complaint dept please! Ok here’s my complaint and I call total BS. How dare you talk smack about beer, the original energy drink lol. Also GO NAVY !!!!!!! this video was fantastic. The editing. The closure. The snakes. Loved it all. Signed, jay the old Gunners Mate GMG
Thanks shipmate!😂😂😂🍻
@@twotonadk I’m softening up the CO, typo, I mean wife, she’s saying I can disappear for a month. Woot-woot !
@@jaycreature3893 congratulations!😂
How do you find friends looking to do these hikes man you have some really supportive friends amazing video I felt included, I’m young and 22. can’t wait to see where I might end up in the world
I am lucky that I have probably a dozen friends from work or my neighborhood who enjoy backpacking and hiking. I have met a lot of friends while backpacking and hiking as well. I’m a lucky dude I guess.🤷🏻♂️😁