Recent content by kdk1610

how bad are the bugs in the northern catskills during the 6/25-7/4 time period. i am thinking about hiking in the area then. tia, dave

thank you, thank you, thank you! Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and kind words. I'm eating jello every night now! I can't believe how knowledgeable some of the people on this board are. I am trying to "walk" 100 minutes a day using my walker. I am using a bone stimulator. I am taking...

One month ago I had a bad slip and fall while hiking and smashed my femur into 7 pieces. I'm bored and singing the blues. I'm looking for encouragement from anyone else who has had a similar injury. I have a rod and screws in my thigh and I cannot put any weight on that leg for at least another...

do you think these would be enough to get pretty high up on tuckerman's ravine (given frozen granular spring conditions)?? thanks in advance for your advice! dave

climbed blue on 12/22 and today on 12/24. conditions HAVE changed due to last nights rain. on 12/22 four snowshoers packed the powder trail quite well (including me with my extra pounds and short snowshoes). the summit was a winter wonderland with heavily snow-laden trees and the tower clad in...

has anyone on this site ever done this at pico? is it allowed? will the ski patrol "detain" you for not having a lift ticket? should i try before or after regular ski hours? is this trespassing? you get the idea.... :) also, anyone ever hiked up/skiied down any adirondack ski areas? (like...

does anyone know of any records for climbing individual high peaks? (or your own personal records). note: i'm already aware of cave dog's incredible exploits. here are a few of my prs from the long ago past: from sign in at south meadow to summit of colden via the trap dyke: 2:05 roundtrip...

oops! ps! ps. 90% sure i will be up there with you guys on fri. and sat. i am VERY interested in the jay range hike(s) on saturday!

eagle slide up giant interest??? we are in the midst of a very DRY stretch of weather: the exact key necessary ingredient for climbing the eagle slide up giant. i would be looking to do the BEAUTIFUL, DRY 3rd/4th class granite slide on friday. i solo'd the trap dyke last week alone...so i'm...

a perfect day to hike this route on a trip postponed from monday. trails leading to bottom of climb had a few patches of mud. most moisture from dyke stream could be avoided without getting too far away from the stream crux. had not hiked this route since 10 years ago. can not believe what...

looking for a partner for the trap dyke for this coming monday if weather is somewhat dry. involves steep class 3/4 climbing on beautiful granite. beautiful views of marcy, algonquin, and avalanche lake. drop me a line (preferably email). ps. have been up route in question at leats 3 times...

going to rochester for a graduation tomorrow. any advice on close by gorges to get some vertical in? tia, dave

looking to do the long trail in 1 month with minimal sleeping outside. therefore am wondering about bike/car spotting: i'm thinking of spotting the car at the day's end destination. then biking to the beginning of that days hike. next either lock up or hide the bike, do the long trail section...

just bought an alcohol stove. can anyone give me tips on: 1. where to buy denatured alcohol (ie, along the long trail)? where would i go to find it in large urban areas? what about storage of extra alcohol in a hot car while i section hike in VT? 2. special operating instructions (special...

i was very jealous yesterday when i saw how easily 3 guys slid down crane mountain on swiss bobs. sooo, i just ordered one. any advice on where to use them (which high peaks have you used them on)? any advice on what is considered ideal "bobbing" conditions? any advice on technique: especially...