Recent content by EMM

Like you, Teleskier, I am interested in scrambling up that slide and in skiing it in the spring. EMM

There is a slide on Colden that intrigues me. It is a slide that faces west and whose bottom is near Lake Colden? The hiking trail going up Colden from Lake Colden is south of this slide and faily close to it. If you are on top of Algonquin and looking at Colden, this slide is on the right...

Thanks Mike1889 Thanks for the great picture. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. If the top part of this slide is too steep for me, I will consider crossing over to my left to another slide (an older one) that will also take me to the top. The older slide may not be as steep...

I have heard of this slide and I'd like to know where it is on Colden. Is this the slide that faces west and whose bottom is near Lake Colden? In this case, the trail going up Colden from Lake Colden would be south of this slide and faily close to it. If so, has anyone had any experience...

I understand that this can vary from year to year, but when do black flies generally begin to get really bad in the High Peaks region of the ADKs? By bad, I mean that it is uncomfortable to do an overnight trip as you are surrounded by flies as you prepare your evening and morning meals, not to...

I understand that bear proof cannisters will be required in the ADKs this summer. I have a question for those of you who have used them before. Where do you put them at night if you sleep in a lean-to or a tent? Do you need to hang them on a branch? Do they need to be many feet away from...

Hi folks: I am wondering if this road (beginning at the junction with the road that goes to Heart Lake, and ending at the gate where people park) is plowed in winter. Is it possible to drive on this road at this time of the year with a regular sedan? Thanks. EMM Ottawa, Canada

Has anyone tried telemarking recently in this area? Is there enough snow? I am thinking of places like the top of Marcy and slides near the Ore Bed trail on Gothics, etc. Thanks. EMM Ottawa, Canada

Hi TCD Have you ever skinned up the Lake Arnold slide as you describe it in your posting? I am assuming that this can be done without climbing equipment except an ice axe? I am considering doing this as i am not ready to climb the dyke yet. EMM

Thank you Hi Dave.M and DougPaul: Many thanks guys for the reference. I have already bought the book. It's great. EMM

I am looking for information about which mountains and slopes are best for telemark skiing in the High Peaks region. I already know that a few slides are skiable, e.g. slides on Colden, but are there other slides and trails that provide good telemark skiing? Many thanks. EMM Ottawa, Canada

Thank you Hello folks: thanks for the many ideas regarding anchors for winter tenting. This is very helpful and much appreciated. EMM

Hello: I am looking for ideas regarding anchors for winter tenting as aluminum stakes (for summer use) do not work well in winter. I have used two solutions but have not been overly happy with them. First, I have used plastic bags filled with snow. They work reasonably well but don't last...

Many thanks, Pete and company, for all your hard work. Much appreciated. EM Ottawa, ON

Would anyone know if there is a trail up Panther Gorge? If so, how far up does it go? Thanks. Emmanuel