winter

Exploring Great Pond Mountain

On Saturday, Jan. 18th, Frosty and I headed to Great Pond Mountain. We drove to the lower lot near the gate for the Dead River Road. It had warmed up to one degree when we started our adventure with little wind. We put on spikes and headed out. We started Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Paddling

A Paddle on Hothole Pond

On Wednesday, Aug. 21st, Frosty and I headed to Orland for a paddle. It was one of those days where the sun kept playing peek-a-boo with us. The temperature was perfect, a little cool. It was great for being out on the water, since we had no plans on swimming. Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Hiking

Back To Great Pond Mountain

On Saturday, Feb. 9th, Frosty and I met Christine at the parking lot for the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. The gate was open. The Don Fish Road up to the trailhead was icy in spots. It was less icy though than our trip here on January 12th. We could have driven Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

Wildlands Adventure Challenge

Saturday, October 6th, 2018 Frosty and I participated in the Wildlands Adventure Challenge in Orland, Maine organized by Strong Machine Adventure Racing. It was held on the grounds of the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. We signed up for the 3 hour beginner’s race.This race involved hiking and paddling. Originally, there was Read more…

By Magoo, ago