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Congrats, Una_dogger! Your trip report is almost as comprehensive but more interesting than my AMC Catskills Mountain Guide. :p This just makes me look even more forward to my DP traverse this coming weekend.

Yep, I've got one. It's a pretty straight-forward pack. I've had no problems with it. It's comfortable, durable, etc. But at 6 pounds empty, it's no lightweight.

Nah, they're legal in the states now. I was down in Central Jersey the other day and I saw a Smart Car dealership on Route 9.

You know, I'm seriously considering a Smart Car. My 1993 Honda Accord is falling to pieces and repair costs are beginning to exceed the value of the car. The Smart Car gets 50 MPG and they're cheap: about 12 grand and up.

You should get yourself the Catskills Trails mapset from the NYNJTC. You can't beat 'em.

Hi, A friend of mine and I are planning on doing a Great Range traverse sometime this summer. So my question is, what's a common itinerary for this backpack? I have here my idea: Day 1: Drive up to the 'dacks (6 hours) and park at the Rooster Comb trailhead. Climb Rooster Comb and...

I've done the Blackhead Range circular before and I can say it's a good hike: Park the car at Barnum Road and climb Thomas Cole, Black Dome and Blackhead. Hook up with the Escarpment Trail and take it over Windham High Peak down to Peck Road. There's a lean-to just a few minutes off a side...

Date of Hike: 4/24/2008 Trip Report/Trail Conditions: Started out along the Washburn Trail (white) at Route 9D. There are tons of views along the way, so take your time and soak in the wonderful views. Followed the Washburn Trail down to the Highland/Notch Trail (blue) and explored many of the...