Capturing the Moment

  The beauty of a clear day ontop of the ridgeline of Mount Mansfield, Vermont. You could see for miles today! I sent my drone up to get this picture of me hiking at the top...see if you can find me with my blue backpack. What a day! My legs are going to feel this one. Over 2,500 vertical feet ascending, up the Long Trail, to the top of Mount Mansfield, and then all the way back down on the cliff trail and gondolier. This was a bit of an impromptu hike that took me about three hours. The morning weather had low clouds, socking in the summit, but that all clear in the afternoon. So the hike was on, although I still didn't have a finalized plan until after I parked. I parked at the Stowe Mountain Resort, here in the Green Mountains of Vermont. I started up the ski slopes, passing a beautiful waterfall, before deciding to veer off through the forest and try to connect to the Long Trail. The Long Trail spans the entire north to south distance of the state of Vermont. This is the part o...

  Success! At the top of Vermont's highest peak, the chin on Mt. Mansfield. The clouds dispersed and the views were amazing. What a day! Vermont's tallest peak, Mount Mansfield, stands majestically at 4,393 feet and is a central feature of the Green Mountains. Located near the charming town of Stowe, this iconic mountain is known for its distinctive ridgeline, which resembles a human profile, with notable points such as the Forehead, Nose, Lips, Chin, and Adam's Apple. Mount Mansfield is a year-round destination, offering scenic hiking trails like the Long Trail, which traverses its ridge and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. In the winter, the mountain transforms into a snowy wonderland, attracting skiers and snowboarders to its renowned slopes at the Stowe Mountain Resort. With its rich natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities, Mount Mansfield stands as a symbol of Vermont's rugged and pristine wilderness. Today I tackled the trail...