ADIRONDACK BACKPACKING

WAKELY DAM TO UPPER BENSON

September 24, 2004 - September 25, 2004

Meet Joe & Tim

Joe had contacted Back To Basics numerous times before his excursion, and Dan & I were very pleased he decided to stay at Back To Basics prior to their departure.  Kim was away at hunter safety class when Joe and Tim arrived at Back To Basics. Upon her arrival home, she wondered about the new faces, but had forgotten about their arrival.
Joe & Tim arrived to Back To Basics on September 24th to depart in the AM from Wakely Dam and backpack through to Upper Benson.

Sunny (Maytag) was also a great guest at Back To Basics. She would definately hold her own during this trip South to Upper Benson.
Sunny also know as Maytag was along for the backpacking experience.

Vahid and Jonathan were also present during Joe & Tim's arrival to Back To Basics. Joe did take the time to fill out the email information prior to their departure.  The night, I (Kim), arrived home late. These hikers were heading in for a comfortable night sleep, before hitting the trail tommorrow.
The following morning a hot breakfast was served at Back To Basics and Joe, Tim & Maytag were off to Wakely to begin their endeavor South.

junction at Cedar River flow lean-to day 1(9/25)


2-day 2 morning our “stealth campsite” cedar lake (9/26)

3-north of Canada lakes (9/26)

4-south lake lean-to second afternoon (9/26)

5-laundry…south lake (9/26)

6-Tim&afternoon cocktails –south lake lean to (9/26)

7-Joe journal entry south lake lean-to (9/27)

8-view from bridge on south lake (9/27)
9-view south from bridge on south lake (9/27)

10-south Lake bridge (9/27)

11-dusk south lake (9/27)

Dusk at spruce lake lean-to #1 (9/28)

waiting for our ride at piseco airport (9/29)

blackhawk sighting at piseco airport (9/29)

Sunny w/vicious snarl at my in laws (9/29)

When Sunny arrived Back To Basics after her hiking adventure, hot dogs were on the menu. She deserved the treats too!
Upon their return Maytag was looking for treats. A hot dog was much invited after the backpacking trip through the Adirondack Wilderness.


"Our return to Back To Basics after a successful hike of the Southern section of the NPT. Started at Wakely Dam on 9/25, ended today 10/2. Beautiful weather and wonderful scenery to be had. Our warmest thanks to you Kim & Dan for hospitality the likes of which we have never seen before. You have helped to make this trip truly memorable. Once again Thanks & see you next year for Part II."

TIM (Blaze, Huka, Tigger, Bob, Rebos)

JOE (Caboose, Shaman, Skipper)

GUYS YOU FORGOT SUNNY "MAYTAG", HE WORKED HARD TO?

© Back To Basics Adirondack Wilderness Adventures 2004