Sure did get cold again.

We went out Nanamocomuk on Saturday, along the river for a few miles. The windchill had to be -20 or so – with the ambient at around 6 and the wind WHIPPING along the river valley.

So cold. Six degrees and 30MPH winds for this shot from the posing rock near the covered bridge.

I decided it was the perfect time to practice flying my new Steadicam. I had the D810 with 20mm 1.8 and the RODE video mic pro. In manual at 1080 /30 onto the SD (compressed, sadly). Bummed with the results. Everywhere I read it says – practice practice practice – story of my life. I will say it was a rough first time out, conditions and all, 30MPH winds with easy -20 wind chill straight into the face. Hard to stay steady in those winds. I put the rough cut up on Vimeo in case you are that interested in the results

I’m Flying from Michael Hassey on Vimeo.

The days stats from the weather station – The image link will take you to current conditions and the history page for March 4.

Sunday was a day of exploration around the hood. A scant mile from the house lies Mitten summit – stellar views up the valley on a cold and clear day. Hiking in crampons up the frozen slope under blue bird skies. Simply does not get better than this.

Looking due north from the slopes of Mitten Summit – Washington dominates the view

The Hood from Michael Hassey on Vimeo.

Sammy during the descent back towards home from Mitten Summit.