Recent content by teleskier

There are multiple ways to approach (read, herdpaths) a number of the "trailless" peaks, notably Santanoni, Seward, Marshall and all of the trailless Dixes. In response, of course, to people not only wanting to hike these mountains, but hike them from different directions and in combination...

There are two trails from opposite directions which meet on the summit. As there are on, oh, let's see, every peak in the Great Range, Dix, Porter, Rocky Peak Ridge, Giant, Big Slide, Whiteface, Algonquin, Colden, well, you get the idea...

Not taking sides either way, but wanted to point out that the trails on Elk Lake Lodge property that are open to the public are open because the state negotiated a conservation easement with the Lodge for public access. So, they've gotten financial compensation for "allowing" all hikers to use...

We took it going out on our first trip to Owl's Head a couple of weeks ago, so my perspective is probably one of the less experienced ones you'll get, but here goes - it saves one mile each way, but no time. (Based on coming back on the trails.) It does, however, cut out three major stream...

Nooooo! I'm the exact same way in winter. My only guess as to why is that 1) I tend to wear a bit less going up since I'm sweating from the exertion, and 2) my motions are more limited in the arms and legs. So my feet and hands are often colder, and going down definitely is a freer motion...

The Trifecta! Excellent work...

How about, "Always be in control on your sled. Unless, of course, the guy you're about to whack into is post-holing." :)

Um, sledders are hikers. I've only got that piece of plastic under my butt because I'd rather replace it at $5 a pop than a pair of gore-tex pants at $200 plus. That said, when I'm going downhill faster than a walk, on skis or a sled, I figure it's my responsibility to be under control. I do...

An indirect connection, then - here's a good explanation: http://www.bergsblog.com/2010/09/14/the-tale-of-karhu-and-madshus/

It's been quite a few years, but as I recall nearby Blueberry Mtn (a short bushwhack leaving the old trail about half-way to Kempshall) has summit ledges with nice views to the south and east.

I think the closure might begin Saturday Oct.. 26th - that's the day regular deer season opens in the northern zone, according to the DEC website.

Summer - absolutely. I was referring to the period after Labor Day but before they close, when the vacationers are gone. I've generally found it easy to book at the last minute then, at least on weekdays.

The one other time I did this trip I took advantage of the 2-3 week window after Labor Day but before the Presi huts close for the season. Don't know if that's an option for you, but if it is, you generally find you can book the huts, mid-week at least, at the very last minute and get a much...

It's not the Forest Service directing people to a dangerous river crossing - for their convenience or otherwise - it's the natural questions of people here. I hardly think they're disregarding the "popular public interest" in this trail, they're repairing it for precisely that reason. And I...

My wife and I did the same trip last August and I would basically second everything Dave said. We stayed at Madison Spring the first night, Lakes the second, and yes, their availability on relatively short notice determined the dates. The AMC shuttle was fine for spotting our car at Crawford...