Tie-in trips

Tie-ins were done later that fall on Crane Mtn, Vandewacker, Dix, Snowy (Sabael), Owl's Head, St. Regis, and Hurricane. These were actually a lot of fun as they doubled as day-trips up the top of these mountains.

Here are a few pictures from the trip up Crane Mtn.:

	Crane Mt. John Beavan adjusting the total station.
	Crane Mt. The total station reflector positioned over RM1.
	Crane Mt. The crew (Robbie Abad, John Beavan, and Peter Zwick) at the top of Crane, passing time as we collect GPS data. GPS antenna is over the RM1 monument.
	Crane Mt. The crew (Robbie Abad, John Beavan, and Peter Zwick) at the top of Crane, passing time as we collect GPS data. GPS antenna is over the RM1 monument.
	Crane Mt. GPS antenna positioned over the RM2 monument.
	Crane Mt. The RM2 Monument.
	Crane Mt. John Beavan and Peter Zwick trying to figure out which bench mark is Covlin's.
	Crane Mt. View of the older benchmarks on the top of Crane. The Colvin marker is the one at the upper left.
	Crane Mt. View of the older benchmarks on the top of Crane. The Colvin marker is the one to the right. John is trying to find the center to punch.
	Crane Mt. View of the older benchmarks on the top of Cranne, unfortunately a bit out of focus. John Beavan is punching a reference point in the Colvin BM.
	Crane Mt. Unidentified markers on top of Crane.

Here are a few pictures of our trip up Snowy Mountain to tie in bench marks:

	Snowy Mt. Steve backpacking to the top.
	Snowy Mt. The group having a rest at the summit.
	Snowy Mt. At the fire tower. Steve adjusting the Total station while Kate Spilker looks on.
	Snowy Mt. Arthur attempting to install a stainless steel pin with a batteryless drill.
	Snowy Mt. View of Indian Lake from the top of Snowy.
	Snowy Mt. Kate Spilker taking Total Station measurements while Becky Kinal writes notes. Flash in background is reflection from prism.

Here are a few pictures of our trip up Dix Mountain to tie in bench marks:

	Dix Mt. Steve in the backyard getting the equipment ready the morning of the trip.
	Dix Mt. Steve, Arthur, and Ilya all packing up for the ascent.
	Dix Mt. Steve, Arthur, and Ilya all packed up and ready for the ascent.
	Dix Mt. Nice view of pond on the way up Dix.
	Dix Mt. Arthur, Steve, and Ilya descending Dix in the fog.
	Dix Mt. Ilya, ever the Boy Scout, comes prepared for bad weather.
	Dix Mt. Arthur taking an antenna height measurement on the top of Dix in rather inclement weather.
	Dix Mt. Steve taking notes from a dryer (and warmer) position.