Day 66 (Sept 28, 2024) Sagamore Resort

We hiked today to Pole Hill Pond, and while it is true that we sometimes pick hikes with the word "Pond" in them because we want to spare our joints from down-hills, this one was not flat. Pole Hill Pond hike was 6-miles with 1558-ft elevation gain and two "look-out" spots. The first was along smooth gray rock with distant views of Lake George and the second was of Pole Hill Pond. 

 

At the high-point of the hike with views of Lake George

 

The mossy rocks were beautiful (but the picture doesn't quite capture it as well)

There were several unique mushrooms throughout the hike

After enjoying our pre-made sandwiches with views of the Lake George

Pole Hill Pond - we thought the reflections were impressive

Other side of Pole Hile Pond with more good reflections

We saw many more newts today than yesterday and often in pairs- here are two with a toadstool. 

Our second activity for the day was haircuts. We were surprised at how challenging it was to find somewhere to get haircuts in Lake George - but Dave's Sagamore Style was open on Saturday's and Monday's and he could fit us in at 4. Dave has been cutting hair for over 50 years and ran the boutique at the Sagamore resort at one point. He was a delightful guy with a love of cars and lots to say.

Filip very excited to have a haircut

Dave was pretty uncomfortable cutting it all off so he went inch-by-inch

After Filip convinced him to get out the sheers

Enjoying the new cut with a gin and some fall colors

Our dinner last night was at The Chateau on the Lake, the caviar service was the highlight - food was very good, but not great and the restaurant was understaffed. We often enjoy sitting at the bar, but thought it was misstep last night, as the chaos was high. Although, Danny, the bartender/server, did an amazing job at staying on top of it all.