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I finally did that hike up Mount Marcy last weekend that I've been talking about for months. Honestly, it was tougher than I expected but totally worth the sunrise view from the top. We started at 4 AM with headlamps and everything. The trail was muddy in spots and there was still some ice near the summit cTIpJqOXxdc7 which made the last half mile pretty slow going. Coming down we took the longer loop, which added about three miles but gave us these incredible lake views that the shorter trail doesn't have. My legs are still sore three days later. We packed sandwiches but I forgot snacks, so I was starving by the end. Next time I'm bringing trail mix and an extra granola bar. The parking lot was full by 7 AM so get there early if you ever go. Definitely an adventure I'd repeat. We saw a few deer and a fox near the trailhead. Camping next time maybe.
 
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I tried that sourdough starter recipe you sent me last month and I think it finally worked. Day one through three felt like nothing was happening. Day four I started seeing tiny bubbles. By day seven it was doubling in size every twelve hours. I baked my first loaf last Sunday and it came out with a decent crust and nice airy crumb. Not as good as yours but edible. I used a mix of bread flour and whole wheat. The scoring pattern was a disaster but it still tasted great. I gave half to my neighbor and she said she wants me to make one for her book club. I might try adding some rosemary and sea salt next time. The whole process is actually pretty meditative once you get past the daily feeding schedule. I'm already planning my next bake. The hydration felt a little low so I'll bump it up by 5% next time. Thanks for the tips on the cast iron dutch oven. Really made a difference.