Hunter Mountain via Spruceton Trail (All Trails Challenge NYNJTC Map 141)

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Hunter Mountain via Spruceton Trail (All Trails Challenge NYNJTC Map 141)

Sunset hikes (and ski tours) are my favorite. I had the entire mountain to myself. No one was even at the John Robb Lean-to. 


I took Spruceton up. The trail was dry except for a few patches of stagnant water past the Colonel’s Chair trail. Those areas have mosquitoes and flies, but they weren’t that bothersome. 



The cab in the fire tower was closed, but should be open during the weekend. I still got some sick shots from the staircase, though. 


I was remembering that time I caught people having sex in the tower. My word of advice is that if the cab is not open to at least try and do it behind the top staircase so you’re less visible. Though, I know as a bystander, I would rather not have to deal with this. It was actually embarrassing for everyone involved. 

I often find myself trying to figure out what I really want. Do I like the freedom of being able to ski and hike whenever / wherever I want? Or, would I rather compromise more on that and have companionship? It would be amazing if I were able to find someone whose passions align with mine, but I’m not counting on that. I also wonder if I get more out of nature when I’m out there by myself than with someone. Maybe I have everything I want and I don’t realize it. It seems a lot of humans are in a constant state of longing regardless of what they have. Apparently, I’m no exception.


I found another Better Dayz IPA, so I drank that. I thought I was all done with my Killington stash, so this was a pleasant surprise. I have the promise of the entire summer ahead of me right now so I think the name of this IPA is very fitting.









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