Recent content by Dave Bourque

Fir waves can also be found in the Adirondacks.

Matt, You mention East Coast. If you venture into the Adirondacks or the Catskills, here are two helpful sites; https://www.adkforum.com/ https://www.adkhighpeaks.com/forums/ Keep in mind Peakbagger's advice.

For those who like boulders and venture west to the Adirondacks, you will enjoy this book. "Boulders Beyond Belief" by Russell Dunn

The slide photo is a bit blurry but it looks line the Eagle Slide on Giant.

You should have no problem parking at Upper Works on a Monday in early June. Permits or parking reservations are not available or required. Camping is not allowed at the trailhead. There are free roadside campsites available on a first come first serve basis throughout the Adirondacks. A...

Add Belvidere, Hor, Bald and Pisgah to my done list. All great destinations. Really enjoyed the Pisgah traverse. Next up is Wheeler. Any info or advice about East Mountain would be appreciated. Thanks everyone!

Thanks again everyone. I've been to the Jay area twice now. Unfortunately the weather has not cooperated. In spring I went up Jay and Big Jay in 90° heat and last week did the Mt. Mansfield summit ridge traverse with snow along the top. We have also been up Stowe's Pinnacle. All were...

The trailhead sign.

The trail had been closed for over 30 years.

Update: The Mountain Wanderer bookstore has an excellent selection of Vermont guidebooks and maps. I just ordered the following guidebook and maps; -AMC Day Hikes in Vermont -GMC Camel's Hump and Monroe Skyline Map -National Geographic AT Trail: East Mtn to Hanover Map -GMC Mansfield &...

I finished my first round of the Catskills in the early 80's. The only herd path I remember was a faint path from Table Mountain heading towards Lone. It was great bushwhacking back then with no social media offering step by step guidance, no crowds and untrodden summits. I'm alarmed but...

Thanks everyone for some incredible suggestions. This is exactly what I was looking for. I spent a couple of hours on the typical climbing and map sites researching your recommendations. Lots of fun just reading about these peaks so I certainly can't wait to climb them. There are enough...

I have the good fortune of a place to stay near Jay Peak that I can use as a base for day hikes. Having done most of my hiking in the Whites and the Adirondacks, my experience in Vermont is limited to the five 4000' peaks and several lesser peaks. So, I'm looking for advice. I certainly plan...

If you post this on the "Adirondack High Peaks Forum" you will probably get a response.

It's time for me to replace my sleeping pads. As I've gotten older I have found I need a more comfortable pad to sleep well in the woods. When I was young, a thin ensolite pad was enough. Now I'm using two Therm-a-Rest pads and, being a side sleeper, I realize it's time for an upgrade. I...