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Ed, Thank you for your reply. I got news this AM from the online company that they can no longer get the sleds. I sent you an e-mail.. Ken

Thank you everyone for your response! I did locate one and yes it's the larger sturdier orange sled. Yes it's the SkiPulk with fibreglass poles. I found (called) an Abuchon (not easy to come by in my area of the state) he actually reffered me to an on line store. With shipping it was about...

Paris Expedition Sled?? I have everythig to build my winter sled but one little piece, THE SLED! Does anyone know of a retailer that carries these. I refuse to be screwed by the inflated freight they charge for shipping these. The mail order buggers even refuse to bill it to my ups account...

Hi John, I recently picked up the the "AMC Catskill guide" and "A Rangers Guide" that climbup mentioned. They seem like a good combo. I'm planning on visiting the Catskills more this fall and winter.

With a couple of days free i decided to take a solo journey to the Perch and visit Mt Adams and Jefferson. An early rise put me at Lowes Path around 10:00am. My goal was to head up to The Perch and grab a platform, then see what the weather was like and possibly do Adams. The day began with...

I'll add one small bit of helpful information. When hiking up don;t forget to frequently "look back" the perspective you get going up is completly different than what things will look like going down. Especially in winter when everything pretty much looks the same. Not a big deal in good...

I'm interested in doing some winter hiking in the Catskills also. I'm just now ordering the maps and guide of the area. Got B/C Skis (1st ski season)and i'm building a sled for the winter so would be in for some ski trips within my ability. I'm in western Mass so it's not a bad drive at all...

I noticed that checking the weekend stats! Thats a great help in terms of the general direction the forecast is headed.

**Wildcat** not Whiteface Ledges Decent Question..??Sorry Folks.. Boy i messed up the title of this thread folks..I was posting the thread just before heading out for the Perch and Put whiteface in the title, don't. One of those brainfarts i guess... Thanks for those who replied and managed to...

There is a lot of good gear available in varying price ranges. For 3 season i use marmot Pre Cip jacket and pants. They have worked very well for myself and my wife. While there can be issues with any Waterproof/Breathable fabric in certain conditions, the precips have been great. There light...

I've been getting my BC Ski gear ready for this, my first, ski season. I am getting ready to put the Tenney Toe Plates which were recomended on and have a question... The plates come with 4 screws, 2 outside 2 inside. However Scarpa has put a steel re-enforcing plate moulded inside the toe...

I'll kep my eye out Giggy, i usually have a vtff patch hanging from my pack.

I have Fri-Sun off and am going to head up to the Northerns. Head up Israel Ridge, set the tent up at the perch. Depending on weather, visit Adams?, Jeff?, both?. Weather will determine. Sat do some kind of a loop to Jeff and Clay, or if friday's rain keeps me in camp do both Adams and...

Red Cloud, Like many here i've done and do quite a bit of solo hiking and backpacking due to scheduling and odd days off. But it's a special feeling once you get used to it. Because you have limited trail time it may just be a matter of more time on the trail to increase your comfort level...

Seema, Telemarkski.com had quite a bit of "lightly used" demo Tele gear listed on their site earlier this summer. http://www.telemarkski.com/html/intro_demo.html

I'm on board with Monadock also. The whites are a 3.5-5 hour drive for me and i have an erratic schedule. I often hike it on Friday or go early and zig zag the lesser used trails. Huge variety of trails and forests and the big mountain feel up above. I've spent as little as 3 hours to as...

I have a pair of Limmer Standards for the rugged stuff and backpacking, and a pair of lightweights for faster dayhikes in the warmer weather. They have both held up very well. I have odd feet but was able to work with the stock limmers with a tongue pad. The people at Limmer are very helpfull...

If your feet are comfortable, pain and blister free then I would say you certainly don;t need them. If on the other hand you have a problem your trying to solve they may be worth a try. The inserts can help with arch support or add cushion. I find the superfeet models can add arch support but...

Yup, always have the other RMC camps as a back up. I don;t head up to that area too much in the busy season so had no idea how full, how fast it gets. Probably head up Lowes, Link, Israel Ridge, drop gear and visit adams friday then plan the other days weather dependent but it looks ok through sat.

This weekend has opened up for me but i have little time to plan. Sooo.. What are my chances of getting a platform at the perch if i get there around Noon on Friday? I know it's still prime vacation season but just looking for a concensus opinion.. Thanks all.. Ken