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They are required in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness between April 1 and November 30. All food, toiletries and garbage must be stored in bear resistant canisters. They are cumbersome and heavy and take up a lot of room in your pack. They do make for a perfect chair though. I have 2. A smaller 2-3 day supply one and a larger 5 day supply one.

Quote from AnotherKevin: “Quote from A.T.Lt: “Just got back from Slide Mountain. I am 3 for 4 with the winter peaks and this brings my grand total of 7 Catskill Peaks. I just hiked up the Jeep road. Conditions weren't bad until you passed to tent site, then it was sheer ice and the spikes had to be put on. It was a beautiful day though and hiked the 5.35 miles in 3 hours. I was somewhat on a mission this morning, have a lot of stuff going in this afternoon Hoping to hit Blackhead long with Black…

Quote from AnotherKevin: “Careful with Blackhead! You saw my other repost about the guy wiping out a few days ago on the Escarpment Trail, right? (Black Dome Range Trail is usually safer.) Do not attempt the north side of Blackhead without ice axe and crampons if there's any threat of ice. Slide's a cakewalk if you go up the old jeep road, but if the weather cooperates, Curtis-Ormsbee Trail has better views. The east side of Slide is top-rope country if it's icy, so don't plan to tack on Cornell…

I think I hike faster and more efficient at night. Probably because with a head lamp you have more tunnel vision. Not taking in whats around you and just focussing on the path thats illuminated in front of you. No distractions.

I tend to sleep warm, so sometimes won't cinch down the hood all the way. But I toss and turn a lot, which causes warm air to escape. Thats what Ive found at least.

Thanks to Presidents' Day it took me less then an hour to get to work today I'll second the advice about just getting a pack on and hiking

Of the degrees, and all the nonsensical certificates and awards and medals and promotions I have received at work, I think Id be proudest of that patch and certificate. Every thing else is all nonsense. That you earned with your blood, sweat, tears and blisters. It was something you loved for days and weeks and moths at a time. Display it and or wear it proudly!

My commute isn't bad, it the last 6 miles that kills me. I could cover that mileage in either 10 mins or an hour..usually on average it takes about 45 mins to cover those 6 miles

Quote from AnotherKevin: “Careful with Blackhead! You saw my other repost about the guy wiping out a few days ago on the Escarpment Trail, right? (Black Dome Range Trail is usually safer.) Do not attempt the north side of Blackhead without ice axe and crampons if there's any threat of ice. Slide's a cakewalk if you go up the old jeep road, but if the weather cooperates, Curtis-Ormsbee Trail has better views. The east side of Slide is top-rope country if it's icy, so don't plan to tack on Cornell…

Quote from sheepdog: “I can't even imagine a two hour daily commute. ” Mine is about 2-3 hours daily. It sucks.

Watch the movie "A Walk in the Woods" and do exactly what they do in the movie. Nah...just kidding! But read the book, its a funny book.

Quote from AnotherKevin: “Quote from A.T.Lt: “A little late, but I had phone issues the past few days and had to actually take pictures with an actual "camera"!! Crazy right? But then I couldn't find the cable to transfer the pictures to my computer so I can post them.. Anyway...I hiked Balsam Mountain in the Catskills yesterday. Balsam is one of the 3500' peaks in the Catskills with an elevation of 3600'. I got a late start and arrived at the trail head around 11am. It was a loop hike with a to…

Today I hiked the Schunnemunk Mountain here in Orange County NY. There were many options for this hike. Short, long and intermediate. I wanted to do a loop and hit the peak of Schunnemunk which is the highest point in the county and also see whats called the Megaliths. When I started at 9 am it was 28 degrees and when I finished it was 48. The hike was 8.55 miles which I did in 4h 59m. There weren't many people out today which was nice. I brought my spikes and never put them on, although there w…

Quote from TrafficJam: “Is anyone cooking something good? I'm making chili and salsa. Can't remember the last time I watched a super bowl but I'm going to watch Peyton. I love Peyton! ” Just made turkey chili and the wings are cooking as we speak. I am having a solo Super Bowl party! I filled the growler and bought a 6 pack at the beer store. Work comes early tomorrow:(

Im pulling for Peyton, but I really like Cam and this Panthers team....its going to be good team. I really don't care who wins...I just want me to win with the #'s I have in the pool I am in!

He is also on Instagram. He posts some great pictures daily!

Both sound good, I could be ACL, because I am a coach also. Baseball though, not hockey!

A little late, but I had phone issues the past few days and had to actually take pictures with an actual "camera"!! Crazy right? But then I couldn't find the cable to transfer the pictures to my computer so I can post them.. Anyway...I hiked Balsam Mountain in the Catskills yesterday. Balsam is one of the 3500' peaks in the Catskills with an elevation of 3600'. I got a late start and arrived at the trail head around 11am. It was a loop hike with a total mileage of about 5.5 miles. The view at th…

Quote from JimBlue: “Don't currently have one... but then I haven't been out much. Geezer seems to fit me. I'm rather old, but haven't gotten to the stage yet of shouting 'Get off my lawn !'. As for someone suddenly realize its you, I was waching NightFlight back in the 1980s when they interviewed Martha Quinn. It was on USANetwork. She was one of the first video disk jokeys on MTV, back when they played music videos. She said her and her then boyfriend were on a nude beach someone in the Carrib…

Quote from Dan76: “Quote from A.T.Lt: “I don't have a trail name, and I would ask you guys to suggest one but Im scared to hear the suggestions! ” Suggest LT. Worked for me for four years. ” They call me "Lou" at work..But we already have a Lou on here lol