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I just came back from the Dacks after a weekend of hiking and climbing with some friends and family....
I just came back from the Dacks after a weekend of hiking and climbing with some friends and family. I had planned this “last hurrah” of the season for a while and went with my fellow “46 aspirant” Brian, my nephew Garrett, my good friend Paul and his son Matthew. The main outline of my plan was to get up at the crack of dawn on Friday so that we could arriv […]
In July of 2018 my co-worker and climbing partner were sent to Quebec City Canada for a work...
In July of 2018 my co-worker and climbing partner were sent to Quebec City Canada for a work conference. We made plans to stop in the Adk Park and hike Giant Mt and Rocky Peak Ridge (RPR) along the way home so we packed our gear and took it with us. On July 26th we arrived at the Chapel Pond trail-head at the crack of dawn and got to it. The forecast was for […]
Background For my first Adirondack trip with the express intent of peakbagging some of the 46 Peaks...
Background For my first Adirondack trip with the express intent of peakbagging some of the 46 Peaks I chose to visit the Dix Mountain Wilderness Area. Five of the 46 Peaks can be found there, and all can be climbed in one day. If you are up to the challenge. Dix Mountain is the 6th highest peak in the Adirondacks High Peaks Region at 4,840 feet and is neighb […]
Here There Be Bears
Here There Be BearsIn 2005, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) made the use of bear resistant food canisters mandatory in the Eastern High Peaks Zone of the Adirondack Wilderness. Between April 1 and November 30. All overnight campers in that particular area of the park (the most popular) have to use these cans or face a ticke […]
Land Nav
If there’s one particular skill I can thank my time in the military for, it’s land navigation. The GPS system has made getting around easier than it ever has been before and cellphones that can run navigation apps seem to be in everyone’s pockets. However, while GPS is a great tool, the knowledge of how to use a map and compass is in my opinion, the most imp […]
MSR Whisperlite Stove
The MSR Whisperlite Stove was introduced in 1984 and is still the best liquid fuel stove you can buy for group camping, backpacking, and winter mountaineering. I purchased mine back in the early 90’s and is still the only liquid fuel camp stove I own (plus a wood burning collapseable backup). The Whisperlite I own is a White Gas (Coleman Fuel) only version. […]
Pack Loadout Plan
My current packing plan for my Kelty Coyote 65L Pack: Bottom Pocket: Sleeping Bag Ground Pad Pillow Thermals (top/bottom) in WP Bag small backpack Camp Shoes Center: Water Bladder Bear Can Mess Kit Mess Cup Fuel Stove Top Pocket: Rain Gear Emergency Bivvy Rain Cover Whistle Outside Front Pocket: Flex Patches Headlamp Extra Zip Loc Bags Meds/Matches/Firestart […]
Kelty Coyote 65
I just purchased a Coyote 65 and one of the strap buckles was broken. Their customer service shipped a replacement out to me the next day. Excellent customer service.View On WordPress
Gear As I go along, I anticipate blogging about my new gear...
Gear As I go along, I anticipate blogging about my new gear purchases, my packing lists and my pieces of “old friend” gear I still have.
Mt Marcy Mt. Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks (and...
Mt Marcy Mt. Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks (and the State of New York) at 5,344 feet in elevation.

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