Recent content by lumberzac

Those probably are the changed names.

Ah, I wasn't aware that the trail at Kaaterskill Falls was also "closed." I don't get down to the Catskills too often. Hopefully any modifications to the regulations wound prohibit visiting these beautiful, but dangerous places.

DEC did end up closing the trail to T-Lake Falls.

Got your message. What's happening?

Yeah, still living. I think. Haven't been on this site much at all.

Thinking of my first winter summit (Cascade) I'd add ski goggles to the list. It was snowing with a 60mph wind on the summit. The snow blew under my sunglasses and pelted my eyes. Getting off the summit nearly blind was not fun.

Well I am used to packing light. My 3 season pack is a Granite Gear Vapor Trail; before that it was a Golite Race. I also have a long torso (21"). I guess the best thing for me to do is take my winter gear with me to The Mountaineer and try it out.

Does anyone have any experience with their packs? I’m looking at the Chaos for winter and late fall backpacking. What kind of loads can they handle? http://www.coldcoldworldpacks.com/chaos.htm

I have 530Hcx and it came with a USB cable as well as a CD with a Mapsource program. The Mapsource program that came with the unit has nothing more than a few roads and lakes; nothing very details, but the program lets you upload and download waypoints and tracks between the PC and the GPS...

My cousin and myself took his dog DOWN the cliff. We only had to pass her down in one section. Going down the ladders on Basin with her was much harder.

As it was posted earlier, rifle deer season ends Dec. 7 in the Adirondacks. Parts of the Adirondacks also have a late muzzleloading season that ends Dec. 14. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28604.html

For what it's worth. I've heard that Blueberry which is located next to Kempshall has some nice views of Long Lake. Kempshall has nice views of tree trunks. I have not hike up either so I can't confirm.

All of the outposts have been removed (burned by DEC) in the Adirondacks except the one on Lake Colden and the one on Johns Brook.

Be very careful with water crossings. I was along the N Fork of the Boquet yesterday and I've never seen it as high as it was. Crossing the river at the regular spots was impossible. The good news is the level is dropping.

Wow, when the travel guild said the place was rustic, they weren't lying.