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I hiked in to Uphill Brook LT from Upper Works on 1/6. The trail to Flowed Lands had many exposed rocks and icy patches. Other than the lack of snow, there were no major issues with the trail. Crossing Flowed Lands was a bit sketchy once on the other side of the main body of water due to thin...

My hiking buddy and I recently went on a scouting trip to the Dix Range for our hike this winter. What we decided was that our plan of hiking in on day one to camp, climbing the entire range on day two and going back to our camp and hiking out on day three might not work for us. I was looking...

I am planning on going this weekend, just waiting for the details.

I just bought a new pack (an Osprey Stratos 40) which has two horizontal straps. I bought this pack with these straps in order to carry my snowshoes on winter hikes. I have used it three times this winter and it works great for carrying snowshoes. Also there was a thread not too long ago that...

I would like to join you if I can make it. I assume you will be going by way of Caulkins Brook.

I finally got a chance to try loading all the maps (topo & metroguide) in one set. I got everything to work so thank you for the help. :)

I also have the 1GB card and have had no problems with the loaded data. But, since this is somewhat on the same topic and others may have this problem I was wondering if anyone would know why I can only see one type of map on the GPS. What I mean is, I loaded topo maps and metro guide maps, but...

Last winter was my first season of winter camping, and as most of you know the snow depths in the ADK High peaks were not that great for most of the winter. There was only one trip that I would have liked to have a shovel for setting up camp. My question is whether or not it is a piece of gear...

If I had two weeks and wanted to stay in the Adirondacks I would think about the Northville-Placid trail.

I have not been to the Garden in a couple years and was wondering what the current fee is to park for the day?

A few years back I was doing a 30+ mile trip in two days so I was traveling light. When I stopped to bed down for the night I laid a cheap poncho down to lay on and covered with a fleece sleeping bag. Sometime during the night I woke slightly out of my light sleep and heard the sound of...

what food to bring on a hike is my biggest issue. Many times I cannot think of what I want so I bring a little of this and a little of that and end up bringing too much. My last two hikes were 18 mi and 15 mi and I brought pb&j, cliff bars, granola bars, and that was it for food. It seems to...

Anyone planning on climbing Cliff on Sat? I am planning on leaving from the Loj Saturday morning and day hiking Cliff. Just one more after Cliff to complete the 46. Also can anyone convince me to hike from Upperworks instead? It is about the same drive either way so the only issue is the...

I would use a camel back or similar device if you don't normally. Hiking at night can require the use of two free hands much more often than during the day. Also you would not want to look for a water bottle in the dark.

Hey Al, sorry to hear about your bad luck with Santanoni on Sunday. There is no reason for you to feel bad about your trip. You had a pretty big goal and accomplished a lot in two days. I had a tough time on the way back on that road, I guess I should try to get out and run more. I only live...