Recent content by cragger

I have a map of the properties (sorry, I am not at liberty to post a copy) and have been on the properties. The land is mostly farm land and sections of wooded land. None (or little - I'm working from memory) of the land associated with this specific transaction is on the ridge or cliffs. I...

When I was there on Friday, I felt the road was too narrow to park along (didn't think a snow plow could get by if one came along). I didn't feel like getting a ticket or towed so went to a different trailhead. The cell coverage is spotty there and it would be long walk out...

The parking area at the end of Big Hollow Road is now inaccessible due to snow. Does anyone know if it is safe (meaning: will not get a ticket or towed) to park in the snow plow turnaround pullout (the current end of plowed road)? I drove by on Friday and saw a few cars parked there. I am...

Thanks for the reply. I'm actually looking for viewpoints other than Marcy or Gray. For instance I have not been on Redfield but from the topo it seems there is a chance there is a good view of the lake. Anybody know? Thanks.

I'm looking for places, besides the summits of Marcy and Gray, where a person can see Lake Tear of the Clouds. I need places that have clear views of the lake and preferably surrounding peaks (so seeing a piece of the lake through small gap between 2 pine trees doesn't count). I appreciate any...

I skiied Jay Peak for 4 days over New Years 2001/2002. Clear blue skies in the town of North Jay all 4 days. But it snowed non-stop on the mountain all 4 days while I skiied at Jay Peak. There was knee deep fluffy dry powder all 4 days. A friend skiied Stowe and then Killington and then gave...

Photos You asked for photos- - here's a view from Westkill: www.gregmillerphotography.com/N000102.htm

I have and use the Osprey Aether 75. Its a wondeful pack with great features for the weight. The clamshell design makes big and small loads very tidy. The suspensions is just a scomfortable as my heavier Gregory pack. The hip belt tigheners are terrific and require little effort to really...

I live in Orange County directly across the Hudson. We have had pretty consistent & healthy bear populations for the 9 years I have lived here - don't know that they increasing though . Many of the bear sitings are 1 year old males from New Jersey being kicked out of the den in June and...

I hear you; and I don't doubt the statistic. And I find it very unfortunate that it has come down to requiring waivers. Unfortunatley the insurance company still requires a waiver. And many people aren't going to risk their net worth to lead a trip just because its never happened. They know...

"While its possible, I highly doubt whether AMC's insurance company requires liability releases. " Its a fact - the insurance company requires it. And while nobody may actually sue a leader (it probably depends on their personal wealth) most leaders who have been asked have indictaed they...

Just to bring things back to the basics of the situation: 1) No-one to my knowledge in the AMC wanted to have waivers. 2) Insurance is now very diffuclt to get for an organization like the AMC. The insurance company requires the waiver. Thjis is not negotiable. 3) The AMC may be big but in no...

Where's my truck? Be nice to us or we send the URL to your wife!

I am on the Executive Committee for the New York - North Jersey Chapter of the AMC. There really was no choice. The previous insurance company for the club decided to stop covering outdoor activities. There are few insurance companies left that will insure a group like the AMC. The waivers...

Hate to do this to you masshysteria but the name of the show was "ADam 12". The main characters were Malloy and Reed.