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Well at least some of us had the honor of visiting DT and so many of the other beautiful peaks "in the good ole dayz."

I havent been up in awhile, I hear how busy it is up there so Ill stay away...

I meant a new invasive to worry about.

I havent seen any in the ADKs or Catskills but I did find a huge hog weed plant in long island near Jones Beach.

ADK NY Chapter BOD voting coming up Oct 20

Its time to vote for our Board Of Directors again.
Check the Trailmarker news letter for a ballot or request a proxy ballot from the ADK NY board.
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OMG a new poison plant, just what we need.
This should giv3e everyone more incentive for backpacking the winter months.

Thanks for the heads up... I'll pass it on.

ADK Rendezvous Weekend: Â September 15-16Â

The New York Chapter is inviting members of our neighboring Chapters (North Jersey-Ramapo, Mohican, Mid-Hudson, and Long Island) to spend a relaxing...

We did that hike a couple years ago when we were staying on an island in Saranac lake.

Nice bit of a climb on the way up the mtn. BUT... That long trail to it is boring as hell. We felt as though...

Nice job Tony.. now go find me a place up there?

So when they give you a bill, they are double dipping? Isn't that illegal?

OH OH OH.. how about if they tax everyone in the country n take SAR out of your income taxes?

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I have been using my contacts for 30 years on the trails n never had any problems. You must wash your hands well when taking em out n puttin in. I use dish soap n water to clean my hands. Bring a...

We were up on Westkill this weekend, the bugz weren't in full bloom but enough to make you uncomfortable. If it gets warmer I am sure they will be out in full force.

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Anyone been by McKinnley Hollow Rd trailhead to Balsam Mtn lately? I saw a few months ago a new bridge was being built n a small section of trail was flagged as a go around to skirt away from teh...

Urinating on eachother just doesn't make any sence at all. Being wet is the worst thing of all in a cold climate.

Now if they had pissed in a zip loc or a bottle n used it as a heater to reclaim...

Then the smart thing to do is recycle your old down into new garments.. a new industry opportunity.

I was at the NY chapter ADK lodge on sabago Lake Fri night when this huge moon appeared in the sky about 6:30pm. AS it got darker the moon seemed to get larger n larger.

I wonder if this moon had...

Sounds like a nice walk in a beautiful place. I passed through Jackman Me in 1970 on my way home from Canada n had the best fried chicken at a mom n pops full of lumberjacks eating n enjoying the end...

Take the valve n tube off the bladder.

Just go to the local pet shop or home depot n get a new tygon tube. Tube is about 25¢/foot.

Othereise pull a cotton ball soaked with chlorox through via...

Here in NYC we only have the common yellow peep fly through this time of year. The Pink is a rare find for sure.

Just enforces the need to be prepared to spend a night n to have the where withall to keep your head.. and yes groups should take a lesson in sticking together or at least maintain socme form of...

Also something to consider.. if you are planing on multi day camping, equipment n staples are added weight so be sure to look at the max rated load of the boat? This can make a big difference in...

There have been many times I've questioned the paper map, it wasn't agreeing with where I was but eventually you will hit a hand rail.

I've found big storms have rerouted streams n changed some...

Boy those drugs must be good. I'll bet after this all over you'll go back n re read some of this n say... WTF?

Get well soon, the mtns are still there, they were asking for ya.

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They look really nice n no front teeth to catch the pants is a ncie featuer since most trail use never requires them.

BUT... no anti balling plates?

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Too bad you are looking now instad of the end of summer when the big stores sell of their rental fleets. EMS had some great boats for almost notihng. A Tsunami 14' EMS used as a rental for one...

And those night pics of the Obs... WOW!