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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Skiing in from the Loj was somewhat slick but OK. The Sat 12/29 rain/thaw then refreeze hurt areas below about 2400 ft. (may be covered by now). The many skiers & shoers tended to break up any granular snow and the trail was fairly wide (crusty off to the side however). With S. Meadow...

My 2 piece Komperdell Backcountry & Snowshoe poles have served me well for 4-5 years. For winter use I add big powder baskets (5” nylon and leather spinning style). They extend to 155cm – essential for good skiing (I use 160 in set tracks) but collapse when I switch to snowshoes. The plain...

I’ve been searching for posts on lightweight tarps but have found mostly comments on tarp-tents. I’m looking for a roughly 10’-12’ tarp to take backpacking or canoe camping. I normally string a tarp around the campsite for rain protection (sometimes wind too) and keep it elevated but ready if...

My wife and I are considering a 3 day backpack trip into this area 7/14-17 and we are looking for info to see if this is a good fit for us. Our hope is for some quiet time with tent camping, hiking and swimming. I see from the ADK and McMartin guide books and that there are multiple sites on...

I'd like to get in some early season skiing tomorrow and am trying to confirm where I might be able to go. Normally the best early options with limited depth include the toll rd on Whiteface, the Ausable Club road, the Santanoni Preserve rd from Newcomb or perhaps the S. Meadow rd in the high...

I plan on a trip into Pharaoh Lake (from the south) soon and was looking for comments on a few things. I’ve only been in there in winter before and neither issue is a problem then. First, I’ve heard (or read) that the trail is quite wet for a bit in the beginning (I assume just before the...

Was thinking about heading into Crane pond (Pharoah Mtn from the North) this weekend (4/30) and was wondering about the road condition, and specifically the current water level on the last section of road just before the hill near Crane pond. Would appreciate any update on road condition. I...

I would like to do Snowy this winter and was wondering if the first 2 miles can be skied. In reading the ADK guide it appears to gain little (except for one brief section) for a while. Unless the trail is narrow & twisty, I would much prefer to ski in (and even more so - out!) and don't mind...

I have 2 pairs of downhill skis given to me, one of which I was considering using for mountainous backcountry and Telemark use. While I would probably use them on lift served areas a few times (as practice), their primary use would be for steep backcountry travel. One motivation was a trip I...

I need to get in some skiing tomorrow (Sunday) and am looking for a recommendation for good (the best) snow conditions. I was assuming I'd head up and go until I found sufficient snow. One option was towards Minerva (Stoney Pond/Vanderwacker Mtn. access rd.), Tahawas (toward Indian Pass, or...

I’m heading up to Lake Placid next weekend with some friends and would like to do a hike or two of 4-7 miles (Friday afternoon on the way up Rt. 73 & Sat.). Unfortunately, a few in our party have bad backs and can’t handle steep inclines (the descent is worse than the uphill). One thought for...

For my boat camping trips with others along, I like to have a lantern. I've had a small "camping gaz" unit for 25 years and it has served me well. It has one mantle (finicky to get started - especially with a new mantle), but it puts out lots of light and is relatively quiet. Unfortunately I...

A fine day in the southern access to the high peaks. The trail into Flowed lands was well packed and had been through a thaw/freeze cycle. No recent tracks over the cut-off to Indian Pass. Several hikers preceded me in with a few overnighters on snowshoes exiting. All water crossings still...

I'm thinkin' Snowy tomorrow AM. Probably wouldn't do it if I was alone up there. Anyone else up for it? I'll probably ski up until it gets too steep for skins then snowshoe. Trailhead likely 8-9 am. Post here if you're headed up there.