I recently did a lengthy hike in the Nyack Valley. For the most part, the trip was a disaster — I carried too much weight — I was running close to 65 pounds — and I tried to do too many miles in too short a period of time. November only gives you about eight hours of daylight — less on cloudy days. My back and hips protested immensely and somehow I got an infection in my eye. Still, the place is downright gorgeous, and I did get this sunrise...