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Planning on hiking Carrigain via Signal Ridge. Any info on the brook crossings on this route would be appreciated. Would water shoes be worth bringing? FWIW, even after yesterdays rain, it seems everything is still pretty low here. I've been in New Hampshire several days and have hiked Owls...

So, I have 10 peaks left of the NH 48 and would like to complete those climbs in 2 or 3 trips over the next year or so. I was just in the Whites a couple weeks ago and may go again in a couple/few more weeks. Most of the peaks left are in the southern areas, so I'm looking for thoughts on...

I have a friend who is interested in shooting some excellent Hudson River views. Please let me know some of your favorite Hudson vistas from the Catskill Escarpment, other places in the Catskills, Hudson Highlands, etc. Even lowland views might be of use, but he is especially interested in views...

The participants of this hike included a little girl in pajamas, a martial arts master, a 70's-era pimp/gangster, and some guy who got lost on the way to a Hudson River kayak trip. Also two very exuberant canines. The crew assembled on Meads Mt. Road a little after dusk and marched up in the...

For Tom R, and anyone else that likes skywatching, what are some of your favorite resources, online or otherwise? Field guides, books, sky maps, websites, etc. I am a night sky newbie, so basic is good. Matt

Anyone interested in hiking up Overlook Mt. Halloween night? If so, reply here or here. Matt

Coldfeet and I got out at Basha Kill for a few hours Monday, putting in at the access a couple miles south of Haven Road. Great fall foliage and some wildlife sightings. As I was about to put in, I noticed a dragonfly in my canoe. Dave got a pic, then I tried to shoo the fly out of the boat by...

Anyone ever try one of these? Thoughts? Matt

So I finally got out paddling at the Basha Kill wetland, which is only about 30 miles away from my home, now that I know the better way to drive there. I drove south through Ulster County and crossed the Shawangunk Ridge at a much lower point than I am used to. On some of the back roads, I was...

If this is off-topic, please delete, but it is hiking related, since it involves setting up a water cache for a long hike. Gallon jugs of water will be left in a car trunk from 5 AM until about 1 PM. It will be a white car, in the shade for part of the time, and by 1, the temps should be about...

No, not that book by the guy who walked across Afghanistan, but rather the thread title refers to those various types of open spaces that define the mountains and that provide access, scenic beauty, historical and geological interest, wildlife habitat, water drainage and much more. I'm talking...

I'd like to start a discussion about "giving back" as some like to call it. Some of the activities folks engage in include: -trail work -leanto/shelter/privy/bridge construction and maintenance -leading hikes -teaching workshops (orienteering, wilderness first aid, LNT, etc.) -search and rescue...

I read and enjoyed this Joe Simpson book, and just heard that it was made into a film, apparently for UK television, where it was shown last year. Does anyone know if it's been released in theatres here in the states? DVD? Anyone seen it? Matt

The Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership will be presenting a lecture series on wildlife and habitat-4 weeks in New Paltz, plus 2 more in Ellenville. The lectures will be Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM; the first one is tomorrow night. Info: All of these will be at SUNY New Paltz, Lecture...

Normally I wouldn't bother writing a TR for one of my run of the mill Gunks hikes, but I will to note a trail re-route. Today I hiked a double loop from West Trapps >Trapps Bridge>Millbrook Ridge>Millbrook Mt.>Gertrudes Nose, loop back to Millbrook Mt. by way of carriageway>Millbrook Mt...

I tried XC skiing for the first time this past Saturday. I enjoyed it a lot, and learned a little from an experienced friend, but I did fall quite a few times. No big deal on the falling, since it was just a short distance and into snow. However, I fell on my hands a few times and I do have some...

Date Hiked: 12/1/07 Trail Conditions: Little to no snow down low; about an inch or two up on the higher slopes and ridge. Some icing on Peekamoose, on the areas between the lookout ledges and the final climb to the summit. This is due to the spring, which is still flowing. Ice is avoidable...

Has anyone bought or used this bottle? I'm wondering if it fits into the bottle cozies that are designed for 1 L Nalgene bottles. It appears from the photo and dimensions given to be about the same size. Matt

I might head back over to NH again next week and was considering staying at Jigger Johnson Campground. Are reservations necessary or a good idea? It is Columbus weekend and I imagine getting close to peak foliage, so I wondering if a place like this will be packed? Or is it likely that tent...

A colleague just sent me this link: http://www.foliagenetwork.com is thier home page. And the northeast specific page is here: http://www.foliagenetwork.com/northeast_us/ Hope someone finds them useful. Happy leafing! Matt