SUMMER HAS ARRIVED! (Just about)

 The trees are starting to bloom in the mountains, while the lower elevations have exploded into life.  The state is proving it's nickname, "The Green Mountain State", as the once dead, scraggly hillsides are now lush and green.  The days are warm, but the nights are still chilly (below freezing a couple of times).  No more DAS Parka and letting the car warm up for 10 minutes during the -10F days.  Now it is time to ride my bike and enjoy the 80 degree weather.  Krista and I recently visited her parents cabin in the Adirondacks of NY.  Situated along a clear, mountain stream, nestled in the foothills of the High Peaks, the cabin is a lovely get away.  We went tubing down the New Haven River (located but steps from our front door in Lincoln).  I have also busted out my fly rod to try my luck for some brookies in the delightful New Haven.  I've done just a bit of rock climbing.  I am definitely a bit rusty at leading, so it may take some work.  All and all, it is shaping up to be a productive summer.  More to come on some Northeast adventures.

Preparing for my first lead in years 

Casting into the New Haven, 5 min from our place :)

Patterson Cabin (built by Krista's father)