Recent content by fritz

Wayyyy back in 1972 I think I bought a Holubar winter sleeping bag kit. Thought that my wife would feel sorry for me and take over the sewing....didn't happen. I enjoyed the experiance and triple sewed all the stress points. The bag today is well worn, and down is starting to leak down. My...

Never been on the NPT so looking for advice/suggestions on my plan. My son & I (both 46er & lots winter) planning to travel North starting at the S. trailhead, on March 31, & hike to Wakley Dam site by April 7 Questions to you vets of the trail: What do you think trail conditions might...

The Electronic Crutch- anything that needs a battery ......YES, YES, I know head lamp!! You know what I mean. When I talk to folks about navigation in general, they ALL tell me that they know how to use a map & compass. I usually respond with the question " can you define declination?"...

Average time for 50 year olds 1.Trail head to Blueberry LT? 2. LT to Seymour round trip time? 3. Seward Emmons Donaldson & back to LT Thanks for your response

lies-lies-lies Last week as we got back to the car after Allen trip, I told a couple of the guys I was with that we should go to the new Timmy Ho's in the town of Adirondac just down the road :):):)

Boukreev Anatoli Boukreev "The Climb" Another one of the many post Everest 96 gang, but this I think was the best. Had he lived, probably been right up ther as one of the best in the world, strongest for sure Also take a look at his "Above the Clouds"

Location Where is Westport fritz

svea Loaned my svea 123 to my son 30 yrs ago. haven't seen it since. I really liked that burner. Anyone know if they are still available

Thanks B man

opinion on which skin for the Karhu guide thanx

Don't remember if crampons are needed for Phelps & Tabletop summits. Also, any designated tent sites along the way on the Phelps trail ?

blacklab2020 Just put together a setup that works well for me. Silveretta 505, on Karhu guides, Kolflach artic expe. My main concern was that i wanted to use 1 boot for all situations. Ski approach, or snowshoe, climb ice, mild downhill I live in Orchard Park.PM me if you want to see em fritz

Hey Bob 2 to go 4 u congrats!!

Anyone know of a DEC reg prohibiting the use of canister type stoves in the Adirondacks. A local outdoor retailer in the Buffalo area seems to be certan that such a reg is in place thanks fritz

Allen Beta I'll let you know sunday. We are heading to allen Fri Am with the hope to cross a frozen stream:):confused: