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I'll be doing Colden via the Trap Dike and then heading over to Table Top that day. I sent you an email...

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I stayed in the Adirondack Loj with my wife and the in-laws for a couple nights last year. The wife and I did Marcy and got back to the Loj just in time for dinner. They knew I was vegetarian and had a fantastic tofu stir-fry waiting for me. Pizza, however, really is the ultimate post-hike...

I never had a problem using bear bags but I figure it is best to stay one step ahead of the bears. I recently used a canister for the first time and I thought it was great. It fit nicely in my pack and was it was so easy to fill it up and toss it into the woods for the night. They also offer...

I have a spare weekend to get to the Adirondacks but my two climbing partners are unavailable. For safety's sake I'm looking for a partner or a group to do the Colden Trap Dike route with on Sunday, September 26th. I'd be able to meet at Marcy Dam or possibly the High Peaks Info Center early...

http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/08/07/a7.nat.denalibear.0807.html August 7, 2004 Hiker's report of grizzly attack prompts closure The Associated Press ANCHORAGE - Officials closed a backcountry area of Denali National Park after a hiker told rangers he had driven off an attacking...

I have been on a no-cook kick for a while now. I've been eating Army MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) on trips lately. Very compact, nutritious, and they require nothing extra for preparation. They aren't gourmet meals, but they will provide the necessary fuel for any trip. Most even have a...

I haven't camped at Marcy Dam in a few years but I hear there are still plenty of bears. The last time I stayed there, canisters were not en vogue yet and we hung bear bags. We never lost anything but I guess I'd rather use a canister to be safe. What is the best way to use the canister...

My buddy and I are planning to do Colden via the Trap Dike next weekend. Most of the people I've talked to (including my brother and best friend) have missed the exit to the slide on their first attempt. I'd like to avoid the bushwhack if possible. Any advice or detailed descriptions of how...