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Ok, I have given up trying to identify this creature. It is neither a Squirrel or a Marmot as far as I can find. The bugger is about 12 inches long, and quite pudgy. He or she has a tail about 1" in diameter and 3 inches long. The photo was taken in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of norhteast...

I'm working toward getting my NYS Guide's License, and even though I am just looking at Hiking and Camping, the State requires the above mentioned course given by the Red Cross. Try as I might, I cannot find the course offered anywhere in southeastern NY State. Does anyone have any experience...

I'm not a kyaker, but there might be those here who are either interested in participating, or stopping by to watch. This event was originally scheduled to happen on 9/18 (but we were all busy then whitewater hiking). I post this just in case someone is interested: --------- Irma Sagazie Esopus...

(Continued from part 1...) Day #3 we hiked about 7 miles (now up to about 8,000 ft.) to Fish Camp, Waite Phillips old fishing camp. Here the boys learned Fly tying and did some fly fishing. I explored and found some Monks Hood growing out in the woods. This is an endangered species in New York...

Although this trip is not available to the general public, I am posting this report here for 4 reasons: 1) Some of our VFTT friends knew we were going on this trip and might have an interest, and one VFTTer donated gear to the group. B) Several VFTTers are either current or former Scouters, and...

I'm headed out to the southwest in a couple of weeks for a 10 day trek. We are doing the train-bus-plane-bus type of trip and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a source where I can get some large heavy plastic bags to put the packs in to protect the straps, etc. Those airport conveyors scare me...

I'm not the runner type, but I'm training for a 60 mile trip at altitude in New Mexico next month and have been run/walking almost everyday in additon to calestenics and weight training alomost everyday also. I have gotten some stretching advice from an Army Major/Doctor friend for my calfs...

Please, if you must laugh at this, try to be kind in your reply: I am outfitting my son and I for a large trip (for us) and the trip itself, with airfare and fees has completely tapped my bank account. I am trying to update some of my 30+ year old gear and save some weight at the same time. I...

My son and (and apparently myself) will be going on a 12 day trek in New Mexico(Philmont) in August. This trip came up suddenly and we haven't had the year to plan and gather gear as one would normally expect to do. Consequently I have had to take a long hard look at our gear and figure out what...

I was hesitant to post an equipment need, but I'm a tad desparate, and Darren said it would be okay to just do an occaisional post like this. Rest assured I will not make a habit of it. I am looking for a used pack in good condition for my son to use on a 10 day trip out west this summer. I...

This past weekend we did about 17 miles in the Catskills over 2 and 1/2 days. By 1/2 way through the second day I developed hot spots on the bottom of my left foot. I tried re-tying with no success, so at the lunch stop I pulled the boot and saw that I had a long blister developing just in front...

I'm gonna do this in 2 parts, the trail conditions, then the report of how it went for us: Conditions: This is a tough trail and my first time on these sections. There is quite a bit of ice left in the most inopportune places at 3,000 feet and above. Particularly in the boreal sections on the...

I'm packing for a 4 day trip and try as I might I can't get my pack below 50 pounds. Although I can handle this, I'd rather have it lower. The question I pose is: what does your pack weigh for a 3 day, 2 night trip during transitional conditions (as in early spring, with possibility of snow...

I wonder if anyone here has any hands on experience with the MSR MIOX filter? I've read all the reviews/publicity about it, and understand how it works. However, nowhwere can I find out how much water will be purified by one dose of the "mixed odidant" cocktail. In other words, if I want to...

Yesterday's news about the unfortunate hiker losing his life, as well as various discussions on other threads has brought me back to thoughts about hiking solo. When I tell other people that I never hike alone, I frequently get stunned responses. I believe they are thinking "what's the matter...

I live in the Catskilld region (near Kingston), does anyone know where I can take a Wilderness First Aid course such as the Red Cross offers? The Ulster county Red Cross does not offer this course. As a group leader, I could use a course that teaches more than "Stabilze and transport", as you...

Does anyone have any detailed information on the Hiker rescue that occurred in the Kaaterskill area on 1/3/04? There was a blurb on the news but the hows, whys, and whats were not cl4early covered. Apparently a hiker was climbing above the falls, and slipped down about 75 feet of trail...