We caught up with Justine Mosher this week! They share their passion for all things outdoors, including becoming the 27th person to finish the Adirondack 46r Grid (that’s hiking a round of the 46 peaks every month of the year!), a bit of Glens Falls nostalgia (Red Wings and Ice Hawks games, anyone?), and more…
Tell us about yourself!
My name is Justine Mosher and I work in the Compliance Department at Hudson Headwaters Health Network.
I'm an avid runner, skier, hiker, cyclist and all around outdoor enthusiast. I started running my senior year of high school and quickly became addicted. I graduated from Glens Falls High School in 2003 and later from Siena College.
In my twenties, I raced just about every weekend of the spring, summer and fall, from 5Ks to marathons. These days, I've hung up the racing shoes in favor of a more mellow pace.
Year round, I spend many weekends in the Adirondack High Peaks or neighboring areas, hiking, skiing or biking. This past December, I became the 27th person to finish the Adirondack 46r "Grid", which equates to hiking a round of the 46 every month of the year, for a total of 552 peaks.
In the warmer months, I like to get out on my road bike, typically in the Brant Lake area on the weekend. Riding from The Hub is always a good bet, with various routes to choose from. A favorite of mine is a 50 mile loop around Schroon Lake with rolling hills.
I don't swim, but I do enjoy getting out on the water in my canoe, especially on the smaller, more desolate ponds in the area. With all of my time in the mountains, I dabble in photography, but very much as a hobby, not a profession.
On Life In and Around Glens Falls
I was born in Glens Falls and grew up on the East Side of the city, attending Jackson Heights and then Glens Falls Middle School and High School. I now own a home in a quiet neighborhood in Queensbury.
Many of my friends left for college and didn't come back to the area, but I've never had a real desire to leave. Every time I travel and find myself boarding a plane to come home, I feel content with my destination. I can do just about everything that I enjoy within an hour's drive of my house, and if not, the Albany airport is less than an hour away.
On Revitalization
My favorite thing about Glens Falls is the revitalization over the past 20 years or so. When I was a kid, the only thing we really went downtown for was hockey games. Now, all of the restaurants and small businesses lining the streets have completely transformed the area.
A Perfect Glens Falls Day
An ideal day around the city for me would start with a run from the YMCA or a bike ride on the Warren County Bike Trail to Lake George (and perhaps beyond). From there, lunch at Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe would be in order and I'd cap it off with a visit to Fountain Square Outfitters for some new gear.
On the Past
Some of my best memories growing up in Glens Falls revolve around playing in Little League at East Field and riding bikes with friends all around Glens Falls during the summer. Going to Red Wings and Icehawks games with my mother are top tier nostalgia. Adirondack Lumberjacks games with fireworks afterwards were memorable as well.
On the Future
My friends and co-workers will probably roll their eyes at this one (as they know I'm a fan) — it's not realistic, but a Trader Joe's in Glens Falls would be amazing!
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