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  1. Bob Smith

    Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman

    Sebago I don't think it would be that crowded on a Friday. It's a Great place to paddle, the American Canoe Assoc has it's camp accross from the boat launch http://www.americancanoe.org/Recreation/camp_sebago.html Facing the water from the beach, if you follow the shore line on the right side...
  2. Bob Smith

    Cold Springs to Bannerman Island

    Both Mark and Jay provided the closest points to Bannerman's but be careful, you have to cross the river and weekend's are crowded with pleasure boats and jet skis (get an early start).
  3. Bob Smith

    Cold Springs to Bannerman Island

    This is a nice 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hour paddle on the Hudson River, we put in at the Metro North station in Cold Springs, NY and paddle north about 2 1/2 miles. Some info about the island http://www.bannermanisland.com/ There is a beach where you can stop and have lunch or take a break and the views...
  4. Bob Smith

    Yakin' in the Daks?

    Yakin In Lake Placid on Averyville County Road is the Chubb River (class 1), you can paddle this up stream and over a beaver dam for several miles (very remote and beautiful)
  5. Bob Smith

    Harriman State Park

    This past Saturday my son and I parked at Lake Skannatati off of Seven Lakes Drive. We paddled around to the spill way and portage down to Lake Kanawauke and paddled the three sections and portage back up to Lake Skannatati, as we were close to our starting point we noticed two police cars and...
  6. Bob Smith

    Rental listings

    Freddy, check out http://www.hackensackriverkeeper.org/canoeproject.html It's a great program.
  7. Bob Smith

    Adirondack Canoe and Kayak Newsletter

    Paddle Around Round Lake It's official. The Round Lake Tract is now state land and unifies the Bog River and William C. Whitney areas into the Bog River Wilderness Area. Canoeists and kayakers may now (officially!) paddle along the northeastern shore of Little Tupper Lake to the channel that...
  8. Bob Smith

    Improbable Adventure Story

    Tom, It's just wonderful all the things we think of when we're not out hiking. I'm sure you will soon be working on how you and Marcey will be taking a trip because it's just wright! Very Nice
  9. Bob Smith

    Self heating coffee

    I've tried these http://www.bevnet.com/reviews/wolfgang_heated/ on winter hikes and on a kayak trip to Lake Lila. The weight is the major problem for backpacking.
  10. Bob Smith

    Banff Mtn Film Festival -NY/NJ meet

    I was there (the last row), after winning both the Miox and Pur water filters last year I also came up empty! I agree about the selection, I was waiting for some more action or as you put it "WOOOOOWWW" films. And what was up with the two French guy's? It was like their whole life was a...
  11. Bob Smith

    Help - New Hiker looking for advice

    Fat Mike you may want look at the NY-NJ Trail Conf. They have a section on "New Hiker", as well as "Group Hikes" Best of Luck http://www.nynjtc.org/newhiker.html
  12. Bob Smith

    Best Catskill Views

    I was also up to Kaaterskill HP on Saturday with a group of Scouts, the views were fantastic but Cornell and Wittenburg and Westkill are better IMO.
  13. Bob Smith

    How do you get off from work?

    Just tell them you have eye trouble. I can't see comming in!
  14. Bob Smith

    West Branch Penobscot canoe trip.....

    Trek, I read it earlier as well, I sent it to my buddie with a suggestion for next summer. We plan on some pond hopping in the Dacks next month but a trip to Maine on the Penobscot or Allagash for a week would be Great! Let us know how it goes.
  15. Bob Smith

    West Branch Penobscot canoe trip.....

    Trek, This was on CNN's web site today http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/07/19/penobscot.canoeing.ap/index.html hope it helps.
  16. Bob Smith

    3 Day Camping Recommendations in SW ADKs!

    B&D Hi. A nice trip would be to Start at Piesco, NY and hike north on the Northville - Placid Trail to Spruce Lake (about 11 miles) it's remote and has 3 Lean-to's. It's a great place to explore, swim and fish. Than hike back out. Bugs can be a little concern this time of year but late...
  17. Bob Smith

    rock climbing spots in the catskills?

    Hi Jay Not that I have been to this location but I have noticed during the winter on Rt 23A (before you reach the hairpin turn and water falls on the mountain road) a lot of people ice climbing. It's a very short distance from the road if you want to check it out.
  18. Bob Smith

    Rail Ruins in the Catskills?

    The old rail line that both Rondak and Woodstrider discuss cross over Rt 23A right after you crest the mountain road in Hains Falls, it travels west through Tannersville on the far side of Rip VanWinkil Lake past the Eggery bed&breakfast and about 3/4 to 1 mile prior to reaching Rt 214 (is, was)...
  19. Bob Smith

    Northville-Lake Placid

    I have hiked sections both during early August and had no problems with bugs. It's a great time because you get get to do some swimming at the end of your day. If you have checked prior posts, make sure you read the section about the area that is closed (McKains Resort) If your a through hiker...
  20. Bob Smith

    conditioning - running - what is good time??

    Giggy, your time is good for only running 20 miles per week, if you run longer (say 30 - 35 miles per week)distance you will gain more endurance and if you supplement one of your 4 mile runs as a speed workout of a 1 mile warm up and run 1/2 intervals on a track at a 3 minute pace (with a 1/4...
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