Allen Mountain 02/06

[Neil]

The picture was taken from the slide. At first we thought the mountain in the background was Iroquois until we got higher.

[Neil]

I have the same question about picture angles. Joanne took a picture of me coming down Basin and it looks like I'm climbing an almost perfectly horizontal stretch. Yet I've seen pics that almost make you sweat looking at the angle. Do any photo gurus here have the answer?

Here's an example of shooting across the slide.
I may have taken a wee bit of artistic liscence by tilting the camera ever so slightly.
For an unadultered slide shot see "3 trips to the Dix range" on my site.

[Sparky]

To get the steepness, you need to shoot across, almost like what Neil has here. Also, making sure your camera is level with the horizon. Some cameras and compasses have a bubble to determine if it's level, you might be able to rig something like that for your camera.

[Dick]

To get the steepness, you need to shoot across, almost like what Neil has here. Also, making sure your camera is level with the horizon. Some cameras and compasses have a bubble to determine if it's level, you might be able to rig something like that for your camera.

Thanks, Sparky. The shot that is two to the left of Neil's "unadulterated" photo on his site (climbing down steep rocks) is sort of what I had in mind.

Dick

[Rivet]

50% of the mountains named are correct.


Topo! software says 60% grade. What is that in degrees?

60% grade = 60 feet rise for every 100 feet run

Inverse Tan(0.6) = 30 degrees

[redhawk]

60% grade = 60 feet rise for every 100 feet run

Inverse Tan(0.6) = 30 degrees

I'm impressed!!!

(with the math!)

[Rivet]

I'm impressed!!!

(with the math!)

I'm a math geek.

Simple trig really.

[Trek4dm]

Hi Kevin-
Yes, that was an ADK organized hike. I agree, Claudia is an exceptional hiker! I've been out with her twice...I've enjoyed her company. Initially, I wasn't able to keep up on Allen, but toward the end we went out together.
I guess you could say that I am working on my Winter hikes...I never thought I would, 'cause I'm not a big fan of cold weather...but, the few times that I have been out have been enjoyable and proved to be...I don't want to say it is easier, but in some aspects it is...there isn't all that rock hopping and mud wallows to contend with. I have 7 bagged, so I am still in the begining stages. I'm in no hurry. I will not finish 42 peaks in 5 months, like I did for the 1st round.
Maybe I'll see you on the trails! Denise

[Kevin]

I have 7 bagged, so I am still in the begining stages. I'm in no hurry. I will not finish 42 peaks in 5 months, like I did for the 1st round.
Maybe I'll see you on the trails! Denise

I have 8 in two winter seasons (maybe I'll get a few more before March 21st this year). I'm in no hurry either, and I don't think you really can be with the winter round because the weather becomes an even bigger factor and you only have a 3 month window to climb.

[Trek4dm]

Yeah, I've got to aim low...this is my first Winter season. Can't bag 3 peaks in a day during the Winter. Lucky if you get 2.
I have been spoiled by the last 2 outings. Went on Tues., 2/1 to Colvin and Blake...and Allen on Sat., 2/5...Both days were crystal clear blue skies and warm temps. Extremely enjoyable! Planning to do Algonquin and Iroquois Sat. Hopefully, the weather will be cooperative.

[Mavs00]

Never thought I'd get you of all people.

After much private discussion, It is revealed that I AM CORRECT.

AS stated in post #22

"Said Mountain is Algonquin (in far background) between the saddle between Redfield summit (Right) and a lesser sub-peak SW of Redfield."

Which is correct. Public Acknowledge from Neil is forthcoming . So I encourage all of you to give him the appropriete amount of crap for his (rather premature) laugh at my expense. I can only say

Neil,



Who's your daddy


All in good fun

[Neil]

from your pictures, you asked this in one picture.........

Said Mountain is Algonquin (in far background) between the saddle between Redfield summit (Right) and a lesser sub-peak SW of Redfield.

50% of the mountains named are correct.

Colden. First quess was simply by direction only, without the aid of a map. As I look closer it looks like from the angle (below and west of the summit) that it would have to be Colden I suppose.

Never thought I'd get you of all people.

Whoever claimed me to be an expert . Not me, I know me to well.

After all that it turns out Mavs was right all along. I would have sworn we were looking across Cliff but checking with the Topo! route function I have to retract my LOL emoticons and post a public rectification and apology in order to restore Mavs' reputation as the forums undisputed expert in Adirondack geography.
Here is the .tpo file showing how a straight line drawn from Algonquin to Allen passes right through Redfield and a sub peak to the SW.
Here Mavs, I owe you this:

[redhawk]

Geez Neil.... If only you could get your brain to work as well as that GPS!!

[bridgeman]

being the first 5 miles or so approach to Allen is "flat", and the new snow in that area, what are the prospects for skiing this section? I would seem to me that some time savings could be made if the conditions were right.

[Neil]

We skied using light gear to the gravel pit on our first attempt. Its nice to change over and can be a time and muscle saver.