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Journal Entry
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| Date: |
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 |
| Location: |
camp below Slide Mtn summit |
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Rainy and very foggy and cold |
| By: |
Jerriel Stafford |
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Awe man. Today was the day I did the most physical thing ever. We had to climb a mountain of an elevation of about 4200 feet and 5 miles to the top. It was very challenging physically and mentally because a lot of kids, including myself, said that they can’t do this as the feel like they are dying. Now we are just sitting on top of the mountain chilling, hanging out before we go to the campsite. I am really glad that I decided to do this. It’s really fun. We’ve made lots of new friends that we will never forget. These first 5 days have been really great. Last I will like to say hi to my family in Brooklyn and to let them know that I am fine and I’m having a great time......From Gabe: When we got to the top of the mountain we claimed it 'Mountaintop to Tap'. I love it. Today is going great, hope it gets better.
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Water Quality Data
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Slide Mountain summit - a puddle of rainwater |
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4.6 |
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Photographs From Wednesday, July 11, 2007
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Trekkers take a break while backpacking | 
Wes and Stroud Center Scientist, Dave, take a break from hiking in the fog | 
What a view at the Summit of Slide Mountain | | | 
Trekkers break at Slide Mtn summit - the highest peak in the Catskills | 
Chillin on Slide Mtn | 
Sara and Becca chillin on Slide Mtn | | | 
Time for raingear on Slide Mtn | 
Anyone want to sleep on a wet pad? | 
Putting on heavy duty raingear. Getting ready to descent Slide Mtn | | | 
This is our group shot - gear and all - on the highest peak in the Catskills | 
Soaking wet descent from Slide Mtn | 
The results of the pH test on Slide Mountain. | | | |
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