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Friday, August 8, 2008
Where's Karl?
Uber-Ultra-Insane-Runner Karl Meltzer is attempting an A.T. speed record. He started a SOBO thru-hike-run a few days ago and is trying to finish in 47 days. So far he's on schedule.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Colorado Trail - Defeated!!
Well, I have finished! It took me a little over three weeks, but I
did make it the 485 miles from Denver to Durango. It was extremely
tough at times dealing with abnormally high snow levels, and insane
mutant mosquitos, but well worth it. The views/scenery on the CT were
absolutely stunning. Nothing like the A.T. I'm so glad the timing
worked out where I was able to do this hike.
-lakewood
did make it the 485 miles from Denver to Durango. It was extremely
tough at times dealing with abnormally high snow levels, and insane
mutant mosquitos, but well worth it. The views/scenery on the CT were
absolutely stunning. Nothing like the A.T. I'm so glad the timing
worked out where I was able to do this hike.
-lakewood
Monday, June 9, 2008
Enjoying Colorado at 14,000 ft!
Made it up the summit of Mount Evans. The altimeter watch is a little
of, but was still close enough. I start my hike in a week and a half!
of, but was still close enough. I start my hike in a week and a half!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
First Test of Blogger/Flickr Combo
Well....this is my first blog post featuring a flickr photo. I'm
trying to set it up so that I can email photos and blog updates. I am
also trying to set it up so that I can updates from my cell phone.
Currently, It looks like my phone doesn't support the right type of
messaging format.
I head off to trail days in a couple of days and will hopefully
getting a lot of useful information down there from fellow hikers
about the Colorado Trail.
I can't wait!
trying to set it up so that I can email photos and blog updates. I am
also trying to set it up so that I can updates from my cell phone.
Currently, It looks like my phone doesn't support the right type of
messaging format.
I head off to trail days in a couple of days and will hopefully
getting a lot of useful information down there from fellow hikers
about the Colorado Trail.
I can't wait!
Pocono Marathon, the House, and Colorado
It's been a while since I posted a blog entry. I just wrapped up my spring semester (and thankfully survived Math Modeling...*ugh*).
Had a couple of updates that I thought I'd post.
First off...the house did finally sell in Cleveland. I am just waiting for the final closing (in another month or so) before I finally take that long sigh of relief.
Second...In 3 weeks I leave for Denver Colorado where'll I'll spend 3-4 weeks studying the latest ice-core that was drilled last season in Antarctica. Here's the best part though: After the research stuff is over, my advisor has given me permission to stay an extra 3 weeks in Colorado so that I can hike the Colorado Trail! SWEEET. I am trying to set up a blog site with live txt, blog, and photo feeds that I can update right from the trail (thanks jeremiah, stitch, and figgy for the inspiration on this) It will be at the following address:
lakewoodhiker.blogspot.com
It is still under construction...and will be for a while. I am still new at getting all the plug-ins working so it may end up not working...I don't know.
I'll also be updating my trailjournals site as well:
www.trailjournals.com/lakewoodct
Lastly...
last Sunday, I successfully survived my first marathon. Over christmas break last year, my good friend Aaron was in the last week of marathon training. After he told me that, I felt rather inspired.....so.....when I got back to school in January, i decided to give it a try myself. I started a marathon training program (Hal Higdon) and religiously stuck to it. My goal was to simply finish...with a secondary goal of finishing in under 4 hours. The race was in the Pocono Mountains in Eastern PA, and was a beautiful course. Mom and Carri drove down to cheer me on...it was great. I somehow managed to finish...AND, in 3hrs 53 minutes. woohoo.
Had a couple of updates that I thought I'd post.
First off...the house did finally sell in Cleveland. I am just waiting for the final closing (in another month or so) before I finally take that long sigh of relief.
Second...In 3 weeks I leave for Denver Colorado where'll I'll spend 3-4 weeks studying the latest ice-core that was drilled last season in Antarctica. Here's the best part though: After the research stuff is over, my advisor has given me permission to stay an extra 3 weeks in Colorado so that I can hike the Colorado Trail! SWEEET. I am trying to set up a blog site with live txt, blog, and photo feeds that I can update right from the trail (thanks jeremiah, stitch, and figgy for the inspiration on this) It will be at the following address:
lakewoodhiker.blogspot.com
It is still under construction...and will be for a while. I am still new at getting all the plug-ins working so it may end up not working...I don't know.
I'll also be updating my trailjournals site as well:
www.trailjournals.com/lakewoodct
Lastly...
last Sunday, I successfully survived my first marathon. Over christmas break last year, my good friend Aaron was in the last week of marathon training. After he told me that, I felt rather inspired.....so.....when I got back to school in January, i decided to give it a try myself. I started a marathon training program (Hal Higdon) and religiously stuck to it. My goal was to simply finish...with a secondary goal of finishing in under 4 hours. The race was in the Pocono Mountains in Eastern PA, and was a beautiful course. Mom and Carri drove down to cheer me on...it was great. I somehow managed to finish...AND, in 3hrs 53 minutes. woohoo.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Springer Fever
Well, everyone warned me...and I didn't believe them. I was told that once spring started to inch its way closer, I would inevitably come down with what is known as "springer fever". Springer fever can be defined as: "The overpowering urge to get outdoors and get hiking. Specifically, to go back to Georgia's Springer Mountain and thru-hike the Appalachian Trail again." Sure enough, even after how miserable I was at the end of my hike last year....here I sit, and all I can think about is how badly I want to get out there and hike again. I keep reading all of these trailjournals for people that are prepping for their thru-hikes this year and it makes me jealous and miss it even more. It really is in my blood now, and I don't think it will ever go away. This is my first bout of Springer Fever, but I'm positive, not my last.
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 Thru-Hiking Year Comes to an End
Well...2007 has finally come to an end. I have survived my first semester of Grad School and my mind has never fully left the A.T. It's amazing how much I couldn't wait to be finished...and now all I want is to be back out there. I feel almost compelled to thru-hike again in 08. People always talk about how it gets "in their blood". Well, It is in mine. I don't know if it always was and I simply woke it up, or if it was a newly added thing...but regardless, it's there now.
2007 will always be one of the most important years of my life. I set an incredible goal for myself and actually accomplished it. All the things that I had hoped to "sort out", I was able to....and I also was surprised by a lot of other unexpected experiences. Whether or not I'm hiking next summer, I am definitely going to go to trail days...since I missed it by a few days this year. So hopefully I will see many of you there. Happy Holidays to everyone and for those of you still on the fence on whether or not you can make an 08' thru hike happen....you CAN. I was in the same boat, and was able to pull together a plan in less than a week this year. It might be a little stressful, but it will be worth it. I only wish I could thru-hike every year.
I want to personally thank the following people for helping me to make my hike a reality:
My Mom: For sending all my PO boxes, taking care of my bills, and for her genuine support. Love you mom.
My sister: For watching my cat, and taking care of my car.
Aaron Nolan: For driving from Providence RI, to meet me in Ft. montgomery NY and hike with me for a day and a half. (And for sharing a few beers and good 'ol times)
Patrick McGinty: For driving over 10+ hours round trip from Cleveland to Shendandoah to hike with me for a day and feed me the best food on the entire trail (Thanks for the cornish hens!!!!!)
"Nature Boy"/Willy Syndram: For the good company throughout the Smokies and into Hot Springs
"Wrongturn"/Michael McDaris: For the awesome company from Gorham NH all the way to Katahdin. I sincerely do not know if I would have made it through Maine alone. Take care of yourself Mike. I hope someday we cross paths on the CDT or PCT.
My Cousins April and Patrick: For printing out a large AT map and following my progess every day. And patrick...I was honored to be the subject of your show and tell in school and loved sending you post cards at every town stop.
My Fegy Family: For hosting the Fegy Fest (reunion) at the perfect time so that I could take a break mid-hike to see everyone.
and most importantly:
My Dad: for hiking every step of the 2174 miles by my side. I know that every time I wanted to quit, I thought of you dad, and refused to give up. I hope that I make you proud.
My Dad: for hiking every step of the 2174 miles by my side. I know that every time I wanted to quit, I thought of you dad, and refused to give up. I hope that I make you proud.
take care everyone, and again....Happy Holidays/New Year.
-john "lakewood" fegyveresi
| Lakewood 2007 NOBO |
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Reconstructing Paleoclimates On West Antarctic Ice Sheet Using Ice Core Bubble Number-Density
woooo...that's a mouthful.
this is the tentative title for my master's thesis as of Dec 6th. I have officially chosen Dr. Richard Alley as my advisor...which I'm extremely excited about. Dr. Alley is literally world famous when it comes to climate change, ice-sheet response, and glaciology. (google him) He co-wrote the IPCC report on climate change and indirectly just co-won the Nobel Peace Prize (with big Al). I couldn't have picked, in my opinion, a more fascinating person as my advisor.
Tentatively, it looks like I'm going to be going to Denver late next semester to the NICL (national ice core lab) to take measurements on some ice cores. I was hoping to actually get to antarctica, but that probably won't happen until next season. The core I'm going to study is being drilled right now. Oh well. This is all very tentative. I am also excited to be taking some cool classes next semester. On of them (tectonic geomorphology) has a week long field trip to study the geology in southern California!
anyway,
that's it for now. I'm hoping if I do end up in denver, I might try to hike the Colorado trail. I've always wanted to...and since ending my AT hike, I miss being out there. I hope to someday do the PCT. I really do.
-john
this is the tentative title for my master's thesis as of Dec 6th. I have officially chosen Dr. Richard Alley as my advisor...which I'm extremely excited about. Dr. Alley is literally world famous when it comes to climate change, ice-sheet response, and glaciology. (google him) He co-wrote the IPCC report on climate change and indirectly just co-won the Nobel Peace Prize (with big Al). I couldn't have picked, in my opinion, a more fascinating person as my advisor.
Tentatively, it looks like I'm going to be going to Denver late next semester to the NICL (national ice core lab) to take measurements on some ice cores. I was hoping to actually get to antarctica, but that probably won't happen until next season. The core I'm going to study is being drilled right now. Oh well. This is all very tentative. I am also excited to be taking some cool classes next semester. On of them (tectonic geomorphology) has a week long field trip to study the geology in southern California!
anyway,
that's it for now. I'm hoping if I do end up in denver, I might try to hike the Colorado trail. I've always wanted to...and since ending my AT hike, I miss being out there. I hope to someday do the PCT. I really do.
-john
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