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rob — footing is horrible in the north slope. I’m pretty sure I should be arrested as an irresponsible parent for carrying my son while walking over these deathtrap sidewalks.
What is it with Brooklyn? There isn’t a block I walk on without at least one property that doesn’t clear its sidewalk.
It’s making me think wistfully of Manhattan winters.
If you fall and start slipping down Mt. Slope, you don’t have to worry about falling off a cliff. There’s no cliff to fall off of until you reach the edge of the Brooklyn Heights escarpment. Just make sure you steer yourself sufficiently northward so you don’t inadvertently slide into the gowanus.
I hiked to the top of Mt. Marcy in college. Also did the John Muir trail in CA in the 80s on a three day hike. That was spectacular. Unfortunately I was living in Chicago then and didn’t have the mountains of Park Slope to train on.
I actually had a very bad fall in August. We were hiking in the Adirondacks, it had rained that morning but we decided to go hiking anyway (We’ve been out in all kinds of weather). We climbed the mountain (I forget which peak, but it was about 4,500 feet above sea), We like to hike a more rugged trail, some rock climbing / scrambling, on the edge, an escarpment. We started to make our way down from the peak, the rocks were still wet from the morning and I slipped, fell and slid a few feet. I grabbed onto some rocks. My feet were literally dangling off the mountain. A friend and hubby grabbed me and pulled me up. I was so rattled, my body was shaking. It took me a while to compose my self to eventually make it down the mountain.
I haven’t been hiking / climbing since, and I usually go almost every other weekend.
So Rob, If you’re that shaken up, tramatized. I would suggest you take some time off from that hill. Actually you might want to avoid the area all together. Slipping in Park Slope is like falling of the edge of the earth and nobody will be there to pull you up.
Hey 11217 if you’re monitoring this thread: That new 24 hr grocery on 7th is open now. It’s nice inside. Good selection and good produce. Also lots of different brewed coffees. No deli counter, but it’s a nice little shop.
I was going to take a pic and send it to brownstoner but I’m still waiting for my new camera to be delivered. 😛
rob — footing is horrible in the north slope. I’m pretty sure I should be arrested as an irresponsible parent for carrying my son while walking over these deathtrap sidewalks.
What is it with Brooklyn? There isn’t a block I walk on without at least one property that doesn’t clear its sidewalk.
It’s making me think wistfully of Manhattan winters.
Yeah, BRG, why don’t you take a hike.
If you fall and start slipping down Mt. Slope, you don’t have to worry about falling off a cliff. There’s no cliff to fall off of until you reach the edge of the Brooklyn Heights escarpment. Just make sure you steer yourself sufficiently northward so you don’t inadvertently slide into the gowanus.
Ditto, maybe we can take a hike. And bring the Mrs.
Do you go locally? Where? I’m always looking for a new trail. Not too boring, please.
I hiked to the top of Mt. Marcy in college. Also did the John Muir trail in CA in the 80s on a three day hike. That was spectacular. Unfortunately I was living in Chicago then and didn’t have the mountains of Park Slope to train on.
Walking in Park Slope = Hiking in the Adirondacks.
BRG – I’m a hiker too.
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Rob, Sorry to hear about your spill.
I actually had a very bad fall in August. We were hiking in the Adirondacks, it had rained that morning but we decided to go hiking anyway (We’ve been out in all kinds of weather). We climbed the mountain (I forget which peak, but it was about 4,500 feet above sea), We like to hike a more rugged trail, some rock climbing / scrambling, on the edge, an escarpment. We started to make our way down from the peak, the rocks were still wet from the morning and I slipped, fell and slid a few feet. I grabbed onto some rocks. My feet were literally dangling off the mountain. A friend and hubby grabbed me and pulled me up. I was so rattled, my body was shaking. It took me a while to compose my self to eventually make it down the mountain.
I haven’t been hiking / climbing since, and I usually go almost every other weekend.
So Rob, If you’re that shaken up, tramatized. I would suggest you take some time off from that hill. Actually you might want to avoid the area all together. Slipping in Park Slope is like falling of the edge of the earth and nobody will be there to pull you up.
Hey 11217 if you’re monitoring this thread: That new 24 hr grocery on 7th is open now. It’s nice inside. Good selection and good produce. Also lots of different brewed coffees. No deli counter, but it’s a nice little shop.
I was going to take a pic and send it to brownstoner but I’m still waiting for my new camera to be delivered. 😛