Winter light, a hike and a poem

David Crews is an editor, writer, poet and outdoor enthusiast. He "got hooked" on hiking in the Adirondacks after climbing a couple of High Peaks...

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Jan 04, 2022 — by Todd Moe (Weekday Morning Host and Producer) , in Canton, NY

Poet David Crews out for a hike. He says winter is a favorite season, as the low angle of the sun and moon shadows offer a new perspective on the landscape. Photo: Bridget McFadden

Jan 04, 2022 — David Crews is an editor, writer, poet and outdoor enthusiast. He "got hooked" on hiking in the Adirondacks after climbing a couple of High Peaks ten years ago, and regularly hikes the mountains and forests for inspiration. It’s a new year and a new season, so we asked him for a poem inspired by our northern landscape in winter.

Todd MoeWinter light, a hike and a poem

David Crews is the author of High Peaks, a poetry collection that catalogs his hiking of the 46 High Peaks, and Wander-Thrush, a book of essays about the natural world.

Todd Moe caught up with David Crews, shortly after he’d made an early winter climb of Gothics mountain. It’s the tenth highest peak on the Adirondack 46 High Peak list, and as he found out, offers one of the most challenging “climbs”.