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  1. rhihn

    The Catskill 67: A Hiker’s Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks under 3500’

    For anyone who might be going to the ADKhighpeaks gathering and traveling the Northway in the Lake George area, the book is available at the ADK Headquarters in Lake George, just off the Lake Luzerne exit. Dick
  2. rhihn

    The Catskill 67: A Hiker’s Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks under 3500’

    For those forum members who hike in the Catskills, or for those who have been thinking about doing so, there is a new guidebook in town. Forum member Alan Via’s book, The Catskill 67: A Hiker’s Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks under 3500’, has finally been published. Alan asked me if I...
  3. rhihn

    energy sheets

    It's essentially caffeine (one cup of coffee) with some B vitamins thrown in. http://radionutrition.com/2011/08/31/energy-sheets-wheres-the-energy/
  4. rhihn

    Current Conditions in the Daks

    DEC has a list of recommended hikes while the cleanup is going on (here). Pitchoff is specifically mentioned. I imagine this list could change frequently. It might be best to call the ranger beforehand.
  5. rhihn

    46er Finish on Skylight, June 30

    Nice job, Fran and Steve!! :D
  6. rhihn

    Can I carry Microspikes on board my flight ?

    When we flew to Patagonia (2009) and Haute Route in Europe (2005) we put our poles in our duffle bags (checked) both times with no problem. Joanne fashioned a styrofoam protector for the tips. Of course, regulations change, and vary from airline to airline, so I would call them to be certain...
  7. rhihn

    Pocket Rocket safe for Grand Canyon heat?

    Though we did it in May (too late in the spring, IMO, at least for that particular year), our MSR Pocket Rocket did just fine. Our high temp (unusual) was c. 104. I think average temps at Phantom ranch in July are c. 106. I see nothing in the literature about maximum temperature use. I also...
  8. rhihn

    Carrying GPS on pack strap?

    From an episode of "The Office: http://www.geeksugar.com/Michael-Dwight-from-Office-1572902
  9. rhihn

    Are you tying your boots wrong?

    http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ Technique I learned from an EMS employee: http://www.hitthetrail.com/boot_lacing.php
  10. rhihn

    Black fly reports for your area?

    Did an overnight to Siamese Ponds, Adirondacks this past weekend. Mid-70's, no wind. It was buggy, but not horribly so, except near the vlei at the bottom of the shoulder over 11th mountain (brutal), where one might expect them to be bad. These were mostly mosquitos, not black flies, and were...
  11. rhihn

    Hiking info?

    All excellent suggestions above. I would add Phelps for a relatively easy 4K peak.
  12. rhihn

    Bug Dope & Bug traps

    I have read (and posted somewhere on the forum) that the maximum effective percentage of DEET is something like 35% (I forget the exact number). 100% DEET is no more effective; it only lasts longer. Certainly longer than citronella products.
  13. rhihn

    Bugs?

    We hiked Cat and Thomas Mtns. (west side Lake George) last Saturday. Bugs were out in force that day. It rained in the AM, and there was virtually no breeze to keep them at bay. Some in our party got lots of bites, others relatively few. For some reason, they all but disappeared in the...
  14. rhihn

    Black fly reports for your area?

    Though I think I ingested most of them, there were still plenty of black flies to go around in Lake George (Cat & Thomas Mtns.) this past Saturday. I used DEET, got a few bites, but not too bad. One in our group was new to these critters and they drove him insane, even with DEET and a headnet...
  15. rhihn

    The Appalachian Trail - State by State elevation

    Does this help? http://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31293 Dick
  16. rhihn

    Biggest D'oh "That Was Stupid" Moment

    My "moments" of stupidity probably add up to hours, but one that comes quickly to mind was on a bushwhack in VT. We got to the top and I couldn't find my Windshirt jacket or my lunch. Had I snagged my pack on something? No, upon approaching the car on our return I found my jacket, lunch, and...
  17. rhihn

    Plateau Mt. (Catskills) 4/24/11

    t's been a while since I posted a trip report of our hikes, but thought I should post one for a Cat3500 Club hike. Joanne and I took four others up Plateau Mt. from Rt. 214-Notch Lake side of the mountain. It's been a while since we've hiked it from this side. Only one of the four had been up...
  18. rhihn

    Kahtoola Microspikes...When to change them out on the trail?

    From their website: "While our Kahtoola KTS Crampons are flexible and slightly more aggressive our MICROspikes® Traction System lets you travel safely and quickly across ice, scree, snow-covered driveways, wet rocks and anywhere else you just need a little more traction." I will not hesitate...
  19. rhihn

    Bear Canisters

    Also a little off-topic, but still related: A friend of mine worked with Granite Gear to develop the Nimbus Core pack. I saw a prototype of it, and I like the concept. Essentially it's designed with the idea of putting a bear canister (or possibly other gear) in the center (core) but separate...
  20. rhihn

    Bear Canisters

    The BearVault manufacturer states the following, in part, regarding Yellow-Yellow: Accordingly, BearVault recommends against using BearVault canisters in the Lake Colden/Marcy Dam corridor and the Johns Brook valley as these are within the bears' territory. You can freely use BearVaults...
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