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When I was taught to do laundry as a kid, I was told that stain removal from tomato sauces and blood is different in that cold water takes them out and hot or warm water sets the stain in. So before anything else, I'd suggest soaking it in cold water first, scrubbing the stain out as much as...

I'm definitely staying in in this cold weather. I console myself with a countdown - it's 55 days, 12 hours, and 33 minutes until Spring! -- I think I've been spending too much time indoors:)

I can believe that plenty of sightings go unreported and that's unfortunate, but if the DEC wants to deny it, they would be contradicting themselves because the New York State sightings reported and confirmed are by DEC employees themselves. How they got here and whether they are breeding is a...

Re: where's the evidence? Since I work in Albany, I called the DEC here and didn't get much info. Then I called the DEC in Avon since the Cougar Sighting form is theirs. Each person I spoke to insisted that while there may be illegal pets that got loose, there is no viable breeding...

Hikerfast, So sorry to read about the tragic loss of losing such a good friend in such a sudden and sad way. It's heartbreaking to read the details and imagine what it must have been like for Kenny. It really is sobering to realize how someone so experienced could end up in such a situation...

Mountainhood, OK. When I re-read the post again, I can see it that way. Thanks for the clarification.

I'm sorry if I'm being controversial, but that is one poor reason to shoot an animal.

Re: original question Mark, I couldn't agree with you more. When I first considered going for the 46, I thought about my motivations for doing so and wasn't really sure exactly why. But as I neared the end, I was really glad I did it. In order to complete the list, I climbed mountains that...

lumberzac, I wish I could remember exactly where I was but it happened so fast. It was definitely in the more northern part of the Northway though (as compared to the Albany area where I was headed). If I'm not mistaken, Chestertown is north of Warrensburg and south of Schroon Lake. That...

115 lbs! That is pretty big for a coyote. The coyotes I've seen are much smaller and have much bigger ears - guess he must have been well fed. I don't know much about the wildlife in the Rochester area, but I do know there's some controversy about wolves in the High Peaks. About two years...

Nonlegit, You're definitely not the only one with smelly clothes. It's the one reason why I often bring my techie clothes with me instead of wearing them from the beginning. The wicking ability of the clothes allows you to sweat and lets the sweat evaporate quickly which gives the advantage...

Well said. Sounds like a good thing to keep in mind.

When I was more of a 'newbee' hiker, the thought of hiking alone scared me, but after I decided to go for the 46, I realized I would have to learn to hike alone or possibly wait years to finish them, so I did my research and started hiking alone. Overall, I don’t prefer either group or solo...

Campmor usually is known to have the widest selection and the best prices.

I've never tried it camping. But on a winter visit to Italy a few years ago, I learned that they do that there. It works - and it usually stays warm all through the night. I just try to remember to make sure and close it tightly - otherwise you get water all over and the spilled water gets...

I find in some cases, the firetowers can actually save on summit vegetation. Sometimes when summits are a little flatter and the trees and shrubs grow higher, people will trample down the vegetation to get a better view. They won't feel so inclined to do that if they can just climb up a...

Thanks for the link. The guy might not be too smart in the woods but he takes a good picture. Maybe the courts should insist on getting any money he ever makes with his 'documentation of the rescue'.

A friend of mine was skiing a few years ago and another skier who was skiing too fast and recklessly ran right into her and knocked her down. She was in the hospital for days and spent months being cautious about everything she did while she had to let her pelvic bone heal.

I also think joining both the Adirondack Mountain Club and paying my annual 46r dues to be a good cause - even if we didn't get the discounts. If I remember right, I think the dues are at least partially tax deductible too. I find wearing my 46r patch in the High Peaks offers me one advantage...

And here I was just beginning to think that I had to wait till I hit about 100 years old before MacNaughton actually qualified as a 4k.:) Actually, I noticed Pete's post too but I figured that since his first response started out with, "if you want to be like that" that maybe I better not...