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Santanoni Shutout After a determined (11:28), but devastatingly disappointing attempt at Santanoni and Panther, I have a few post scripts about the conditions on the Santanoni ridge. Final score.....Santanoni and Panther 2, us 0. I will try to keep this brief, but yesterday was anything but...

Shayne.... Your report of 2/12 wasn't the one I was referring to, but hearing that you were in there more recently than the previous date (2/6), I am a bit more encouraged. Thanks for the update. I will research your TR on this site. Pete

Does anyone have recent trail conditions into Bradley Pond and the "designated herd paths" to Santanoni/Panther/Couchsachraga from "Times Square"? The last trip report I can find was in early February. Is there anything more recent than that? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Sorry for the short notice....... We will attempt Upper Wolf Jaw and Armstrong tomorrow (2/11/05) from the AMR via the Wedge Brook Trail/Range Trail. We plan on arriving at the public parking (Rt 73) by 7:00 AM. The round trip distance is approximately 13.4 miles with 3720 feet of cumulative...

Snow Fleas! (Springtails) ADK4487....... Interesting trip report. The day was spectacular and as Louis said "almost too warm". We were over on the East Trail to Bald Peak where we saw more "game" tracks than in any place I've ever been in the High Peaks (with the exception of the AMR). One...

Cliff and Redfield considerations Splitrock821.... After reading this post, the final decision on what course of action to take must remain with the members of your climbing team. I have some thoughts to share regarding your Cliff and Redfield plans. Some other members of this board have...

Alternative approach to Gothics Nonlegit............ If you approach Gothics from The Garden in Keene Valley via the Ore Bed Brook Trail, you will (most likely) descend the same way. You could make a loop by traversing the Lower Range Trail over Armstrong and Upper Wolf Jaw before returning...

Upper Ausable Lake ski Is XC skiing across the (frozen) Upper Ausable Lake to the Carry Trail considered trespassing on the AMR's private property?

Cliff from Flowed Lands alistair, Having completed a winter ascent of Cliff from Flowed Lands, I agree with Rik and Pvon that a western approach is a wise choice in winter. Although the winter bushwhack wanders through some very impressive blowdown and thick forest, once the path is...

Mt. Adams mavs00, The new (13th Edition) of the High Peaks Region Guide states that the distance from the trailhead to the summit is 2.4 miles with an 1800-foot vertical ascent. The summit elevation is 3540'. That sounds about right. Pete Hogan

Mt. Adams Mavs00, We were very impressed with the trail and tower improvements to Mt. Adams as we hiked it this summer (7/13/04) as a training hike prior to a major Presidential Traverse in early August. The upper reaches are fairly steep (for the last .5 mile) before reaching the summit. We...

Solo thoughts..... I solo more than I should, but less than I want. There are probably as many tangible reasons for solo hiking as there are against solo hiking. But it's the intangibles that seem to intrigue me and keep me coming back for more. Like spooking a foraging bear on the shores of...

"Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end."...

Congratulations! Congratulations Kevin! Now you can return to your favorite summits, repeat hikes with awesome views that were compromised by uncooperative weather and wander paths less traveled in search of.......whatever! Pete Hogan

Hydration Retro crazymama, I have used a CamelBak hydration bladder for several years in my 8-year old Gregory Chaos and have recently upgraded to a 100 oz. reservoir. I 'm able to position the bladder/hose without altering the pack. I'm not sure of the configuration of your new Gregory, but...

Colden Loop joshco7 -- I used to lead this trip for the Glens Falls Chapter of ADK. My route was always clockwise ascending to Colden's summit via Lake Arnold and the L. Morgan Porter Trail and descending to Lake Colden. Having been over this route many times, I would not purposely select the...

Vanderwhacker caution Rivet -- I took my Honda EX Accord in there in September of 2002. The drive in was extremely slow. I was sure that I was going to leave my oil pan and/or other vital parts along the road due to the protruding, unavoidable rocks and steep grades. That day, there was one...

Peakbagging in the Whites vs. the Adirondacks I found the AMC article Papa Bear speaks of quite interesting. Aside from Cave Dog's previous foray into the Adirondacks, peakbagging record books and local newspapers, rarely would you ever see such a narrative on the Adirondack High Peaks. The...

Sawteeth hike time Silverback... My hiking pace is by no means quick, but it is purposeful. With sufficient R&R stops, the ascent from public parking on Rt. 73 to the summit of Sawteeth via the Lake Road and the Weld Trail has been consistently around 3.5 - 4.0 hours ("door to door"). The...

Saweeth and the Lower Great Range via Alfred E. Weld Trail My recommendation ( for what it's worth) is to ascend to the Saweeth/Pyramid col via the AMR Lake Road and the Alfred E. Weld trail. The road is tedious (at best), but nevertheless provides access to what many consider the best (ATIS)...