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  1. daxs

    Paddling clothing/gear

    Honestly, I wear cotton tops when the air and water temps are warm. Honestly, i wear my bathing suit top when its hot out. I stay much cooler than high tech wicking tops. When temps are high I absolutely swelter in wicking shirts. Lots of sunscreen though.
  2. daxs

    Paddling clothing/gear

    I tend to use alot of my gear across multiple sports (cool max tops, insulating layers) but have some pieces specifically for paddling, hiking, biking and running. I have neoprene booties that I bought when I was scuba diving. I use them with or without wool sox when its cold out. I have a...
  3. daxs

    8th annual ADK BBQ and Gathering

    Sigh. Working that weekend.
  4. daxs

    ADK kayak/canoe gathering July 16-18?

    I can't commit until I get my summer work schedule which should be next week.
  5. daxs

    Paddle Gatheringin the ADK?

    Pancakes. Don't forget the pancakes.
  6. daxs

    Question on where a group can camp in the Cats

    There are free campsites at Sundown which is on Peekamoose Rd which would accomodate a group your size. In the past there have been portapotties there. However, it really is not close to the North South campground or pay showers. Maybe JayH will chime in and help you out with info
  7. daxs

    Paddle Gatheringin the ADK?

    The routes looks nice. The only thing about back country camping could be group size. I am not sure what the lean tos and camping areas can accomodate in terms of numbers. It could also be hard to gt a bunch of campsites at Rollins too in the summer. Rollins pond is nicer than FIsh Creek...
  8. daxs

    Paddle Gatheringin the ADK?

    Maybe everyone could rent their own site at Rollins or Fish Creek ponds and do day paddles out of this area
  9. daxs

    ADK Long Lake 4/17 - 4/18

    Dave, Wish I could make it but already had plans for the weekend. Have a great time. Maybe you and Chris can meet me at Island Beach SP in NJ one weekend for a day paddle
  10. daxs

    Maine - Richardson and Flagstaff - Are they ice free now?

    I am planning topaddle sthese lakes in Sept. Please post trip reports. I'd love to read about your experiences; whta are definites esp campsites and what to avoid. Have a great paddle
  11. daxs

    kayak -> hike

    Jim and I plan on doing on the Flagstaff Lake paddle/Bigelow hike some time in September. We are also looking for other paddle/hikes in Maine. Looking to avoid portages. We paddled around Moosehead lake several years ago but did not hike Mt Kineo. The lake was very calm when we started out in...
  12. daxs

    Sheds & Your Gear

    Roadtripper, I have the same issue. No attic, basement or garage. I do a unheated shed but have concerns about storing gear in there. The stuff I can pack into a large rubbermaid container isn't the issue. Its my packs, down items and my bikes. I have a 3rd bedroon that I use as my library...
  13. daxs

    Lake Placid for winter family distraction activities ?

    Depending on how far your family would go for down hill skiing Big Tupper is open on weekends now and there is Titus Mountain in Malone.
  14. daxs

    SNow or lack thereof 1_26_10

    rain changed to snow this am. Full blizzard conditions now. work will probably be closed again tomorrow so more play time
  15. daxs

    SNow or lack thereof 1_26_10

    Damn. I had 4 days of playing in the snow. After it was all over, we had about 26-28 inches. The storm now, for Cape May, is RAIN!!! IT snowed last night but this AM RAIN!! WHINE
  16. daxs

    SNow or lack thereof 1_26_10

    I can't beleive the amount of snow we have gotten in south jersey (I'm in Cape May County) this year; probably close to 4 feet to date. Of course it does not last but several storms have left enough snough to go out on snow shoes of cross country skiis the dya of or day after. I had at leat a...
  17. daxs

    NYS Parks face closures

    Lots of nice parks in the Finger Lakes. I think NY did propose closing some state parks inthe Cats and ADK's last year but backed down on at least some of them. Wasn't Sharp Bridge on the list?
  18. daxs

    Your road bike.

    I have a trek pilot 2.1 wsd; a bike designed for women. It was in my budget when I bought a road bike 3 yrs ago. I just sold my Terry Trilogy and sold my Lotus Unique last year.
  19. daxs

    VFTT sighting

    Be careful removing those stickers Jay, you may find thats whats holding the car togther now..
  20. daxs

    Need to paddle.

    This post reminds me that I better order the feet for my roof rack so I can transport my kayak. Theres no ice on the intracoastal waterway if you want to paddle south jersey
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