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Adirondack Tips: Much more activity for your requests on other forums here: http://adkforum.com or sister forum for peak hiking: http://www.adkhighpeaks.com/forums/ . Coming from VT, consider the Putnam Pond state campsite & trailhead. Treadway Mtn and many ponds (look for Rock, grizzle...

With the lack of much new snow to offset recent melting in the ADKs, I headed over to VT to enjoy what turned out to be great snow and a new peak for me. The groomed XC ski area Prospect Mt. (2,200 ft., great trails, 6 miles east of Bennington) reports on new snow & their conditions daily...

With experience at numerous ADK boat only accessible campsites when the formal NY State campgrounds are closed, you can normally camp there without fee or reservation knowing that there will be no services. Did this on Lk George years ago in May from Heulett's Landing and on many other ADK...

Very Exposed I did Longs in the mid-80's while living in Boulder. We left after 8 AM and returned in darkness. It is not only a long trip but over a mile up. Tree line starts before the Boulder field and is with you for hours as you head for the keyhole, around the "back side" then the...

No big deal It's fairly short and easy - way shorter than the Upper to Middle (Weller Pond) carry. Cut it as short as you can. I did this circular loop in a day trip with a kayak some years back in May. Still had some snow on the long carry.

Replacing the whole zipper is a last resort Most zipper pulls (or the entire slider/pull) can be replaced. Take it to a fabric store and ask for help. They sell zipper repair kits for a few $ with assorted parts that will be handy for the future. If you don't feel up to the task, ask if they...

Mountain passes The tip on the mountain passes is a good one. Check out maps to get off the main roads. A 4 WD or high clearance vehicle will get you more access. I took my kids to the top of Boreas pass (SE of Breckenridge) while on a summer vacation some years ago in late June and it was...

Boat sold this AM

My neighbor is moving down south (Fl) and is looking to sell his 12’ Hornbeck pack canoe. It is 2 or 3 years old and not used much (excellent condition). It is a carbor/kevlar model that lists at 18 lbs and $1,600. He’d like to get $900 for it. He also has a graphite paddle at 260 cm. If I...

The 13th Lake area (location of Garnet Hill Lodge - good view from their property and a bar!) offers very nice hiking options many into the Siamese Ponds wilderness. Near the Lodge, you can hike up Balm of Gilead Mtn. Short with a good view. Though quite a bit longer, a trip into Peaked Mtn...

I assume you mean the E-W lake along Rt. 74 east of Paradox Lake. I stayed at the Eagle Lake lean-to a few years ago when my primary destination couldn't be reached due to flooded roads. I don't think you can call this a campground as there are no facilities of any kind (except the lean-to)...

My wife & I are headed to Woodstock, VT for a few days late July. We’d like to do a day hike with some views and I’m looking for suggestions. If the weather is good, I’m thinking about heading over to the higher peaks/ridges in NH to enjoy some time above tree line. We are in good shape but...

Newcomb roadside spring There is (was at least last year) one in Newcomb S of town by their small ski hill. The road continues to Goodnow Flow.

For car or boat camping I like the two burner propane - easy to light and instant. Any beginning camper can start it too. As long as you don't use it a lot, the cost of the canisters and disposal seem reasonable. For those wanting the 3rd burner to keep the coffee warm while scrambling the...

I vote for skis - combination trips are great A few winters ago I did 2 ADK peaks (Snowy and Vanderwhacker) XC skiing the approach and switching to snowshoes for the last mile or 2. What a great way to cover mileage that isn't too difficult (Snowy not for beginner skiers). From a pure...

My 21 year old daughter has asked me to take her and her boyfriend on a hike soon when my wife & I leave Seabrook, NH after visiting her on our way west (down 495 to the Mass Pike). We don't mind going perhaps 1 hour or so out of our way. I'm tickled that she wants to do this and would like to...

One option for drip proof protection is a pail with a screw on lid. I have these in several sizes from used pool water treatment chemicals. They clean up well and you can use a plastic trash bag as a liner. There is a short one perhaps 10' high & 10-12' in diameter that would probably fit...

OK this isn’t a NY inquiry, but a request from an ADK regular looking for info on places to go in Canada (many of whom visit this site and the ADKs regularly). In mid July I need to be in Montreal on a Monday for a business conference. Living just North of Albany, I would normally drive up...

Skiguy's info is good. You could make a big loop to include Loj to Avalanche pass, then to Flowed lands and the Upper Work trailhead, then North through Indian Pass to the Loj. I have skied it all except for a short section at Indian Pass itself which i can say is fairly steep on the south...

I’m looking for information about possible XC skiing in the woods east of Prospect Mtn. I’ve driven from the Albany area to ski at Prospect several times but would like to explore a bit. I’m looking for information specifically about trails (difficulty for skiing) and where to park. I’ve seen...