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    1/6-7-8/2012 Colden, Gray and Skylight

    I hiked in to Uphill Brook LT from Upper Works on 1/6. The trail to Flowed Lands had many exposed rocks and icy patches. Other than the lack of snow, there were no major issues with the trail. Crossing Flowed Lands was a bit sketchy once on the other side of the main body of water due to thin...
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    Entire Dix Range In Winter

    My hiking buddy and I recently went on a scouting trip to the Dix Range for our hike this winter. What we decided was that our plan of hiking in on day one to camp, climbing the entire range on day two and going back to our camp and hiking out on day three might not work for us. I was looking...
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    Winter shovel, nice to have or need to have

    Last winter was my first season of winter camping, and as most of you know the snow depths in the ADK High peaks were not that great for most of the winter. There was only one trip that I would have liked to have a shovel for setting up camp. My question is whether or not it is a piece of gear...
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    Parking fee at the Garden

    I have not been to the Garden in a couple years and was wondering what the current fee is to park for the day?
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    Cliff on Sat Jul 23

    Anyone planning on climbing Cliff on Sat? I am planning on leaving from the Loj Saturday morning and day hiking Cliff. Just one more after Cliff to complete the 46. Also can anyone convince me to hike from Upperworks instead? It is about the same drive either way so the only issue is the...
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    necessity of crampons and/or ice axe in the 46

    :confused: I have not been on many of the 46 peaks in the winter, and was curious when crampons and an ice axe would be necessary or could be necessary? I have been on 44 of the 46 so I have a good idea of what the main trails to the peaks are like. I guess the thing is, I am having trouble...
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    fall weather

    I was wondering how much I would have to worrie about snow on Columbus day weekend? I have a hiking partner that is paranoid about snow, so it would be a good idea for me to be truthfull about the conditions.
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    american made packs

    I have a dilemma, I am need of a new pack and had one all picked out, than I found that it is made in China. I know that finding things made in the US can be a futile effort but I like to buy US when I can. The pack is a Gregory Palisade. I emailed the company and the packs that they do make...
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