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I did not know I had to ask for the time off. I think I should start...NOT! One month vacation and one month sick time plus many state holidays that I get comp time for if I work. I also put in many 10 to 12 hour days and often work weekends so my boss was very flexible, but now I have a new...

Great. Now all we need are photos and a trip report!!

Rick, nice report and photos. What a difference a few days make. I climbed Esther last Saturday (did not do Whiteface did not want to be one of the 100+ people on the summit) and there was only one wet area and I could jump over it. I was surprised by the nice view from Marble Mt. I agree...

Wishing you all the best. Photos!!! Mark

Hi all, Did the hike up Esther Saturday and had a great time. I did not have any trouble finding the trail from the research center. The trail was nice and you could see how nature reclaims an area. I was surprised at the nice view at the top of Marble Mt. Pete and his crew did a great job...

Thanks Hi, Thanks for all the replies. I forgot it is Iron Man weekend so now I will be looking for a motel. Pete, thanks for all the trail work you do and I will make sure to use the correct trail. Happy hiking, Mark

Hi, I have a meeting in Albany on Friday the 22nd and was thinking about heading up to the ADK after the meeting. I was thinking about Esther but would like to start at the Atmospheric Research Center. Is this unmarked trail up Marble Mt to the Wilmington trail hard to follow? After a...

Drove up from Syracuse on Wednesday and stayed in the Alpine Country Motel in Wilmington. It was a nice place $99 for a two room suite that I needed since I was hiking with a friend’s daughter. We had breakfast in our room; there was a table and a small kitchen. We were at the parking area...

rico, Good luck this weekend. Let us know how it goes. Mark

Tim well said. Do not get too down on yourself. Those 10 people from VFTT would most likely gone hiking somewhere else if you did not post about this new place. By doing so you indirectly reduced the impact on that area. That brings us back to the debate over heavy impact in a small area...

Hi, I have only used Black Diamond pole so it is hard for me to say I have a favorite. I did not know if I would like using pole in the summer (I did use ski pole in the winter) so I picked up a pair of BD at REI Outlet for $45. Mark

Nothing for $90 Hi, Leave it up to the marketing people at Nike to come up with a shoe that cost $90 that simulates wearing nothing!! Mark

Neil, Doctors started to wash their hands due to the fact that research showed that washing your hands with soap and water reduced infections. Mark

Tony, I could not have said it better. Mark

Doc, Love the movie. Mark

Rico, Wish I could have been at the summit wilh you and the group. It sounds and looks like you all had a great time. Mark

Hi Neil, Loved the pics. The to heading up to the top of Whiteface (the void) are just great, as is the set with the snow falling on Dom. I like the smile on Shayne's face. Mark

Thanks Shayne. Was the trail you took to Esther the one at the 1st hairpin turn on you way down or the trail half way down the highway? Mark

Thanks Shayne, I can wait a few days for Neil's report. Mark

Hi Rik and spaddock, Do you guys plan on doing a trip report? I am interested in the trip to Esther. Congratulations, it sounds like you had a great time. Mark