tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post6149880345940716416..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondack Mountains of New York1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-45030164492294924562014-05-16T21:02:34.588-04:002014-05-16T21:02:34.588-04:00Hi Cole,
Well, I definitely don’t want to discour...Hi Cole,<br /><br />Well, I definitely don’t want to discourage you from doing a visit to the White Mountains and/or to the Adirondacks. However, it has been my experience that the biting insects are usually at their worst from about mid May until the end of June. But, if that is the only time frame that is available to you, then I’d encourage you to come anyway. If you use bug repellent, and keep moving, then it can be a tolerable situation. <br /><br />As to suggestions about where to hike, etc., that really gets into the area of personal preference. What I like, and what others like, can be two completely different things. If you’ve not already done so, perhaps your best bet is to use an Internet search engine (Google, etc) to find hikes that might interest you. And/or you might consider investing in White Mountain guidebooks available at this link: http://amcstore.outdoors.org/books-maps; and/or Adirondack guidebooks that are available at this link: http://www.adk.org/shop-online.php.<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to read and reply to my blog!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-87043142547324424922014-05-16T20:04:10.319-04:002014-05-16T20:04:10.319-04:00Hi John- beautiful shots!
I was wondering how the...Hi John- beautiful shots!<br /><br />I was wondering how the black flies tend to be during Memorial Day up in the dacks and whites? I want to plan a nice, challenging loop to escape the bugs and crowds if possible. Any suggestions?Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969289715670476409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-67137706713491655272013-06-05T09:28:43.288-04:002013-06-05T09:28:43.288-04:00Thanks Peter for your comments!
Just like you, I ...Thanks Peter for your comments!<br /><br />Just like you, I also ‘cut my teeth” hiking in the Adirondacks! I try to get over there now and then, but as you also indicate, it’s a bit of an undertaking to get there from NH.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-67547190548089002402013-06-05T06:37:32.317-04:002013-06-05T06:37:32.317-04:00Great photos. Cut my teeth hiking in ADKs. Always ...Great photos. Cut my teeth hiking in ADKs. Always say I'm going to go back, but truly "can't get thar" easy from NH.Peter B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12636228671045337886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-17924483962993530332013-06-01T20:29:18.296-04:002013-06-01T20:29:18.296-04:00Hey Summerset,
It’s uncanny that you should menti...Hey Summerset,<br /><br />It’s uncanny that you should mention the chimney in your comments, especially since the thought of you and your experiences with the Osceola chimney passed through my mind while I was negotiating the chimney on Catamount.<br /><br />Regarding Paul Smith’s College, I know nothing about their course offerings, etc, but do know that the location of the campus is absolutely striking! When the time is right, I would encourage you to take a trip over there to visit the college, and of course, work in a hike or two as well! :-)<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to post your comments!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-60006580628328363702013-06-01T13:03:14.007-04:002013-06-01T13:03:14.007-04:00Looks like a fantastic trip, the waterfalls are am...Looks like a fantastic trip, the waterfalls are amazing, but of course there was plenty of water to really make them roar! Seems you've found another Whiteface, too. LOL. The climb up that chimney sounds like fun - definitely something I'd do. We still must have some little kid in us, to like stuff like that.<br /><br />Interesting comment regarding Paul Smith's VIC. We've looked into Paul Smith's College as possible future education for one of our children. Maybe some trips to the Daks will be in my future. Summersethttp://www.nh48.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-13682678735692818412013-05-31T22:47:56.851-04:002013-05-31T22:47:56.851-04:00Hi Steve,
Many thanks for your comments! Also, ...Hi Steve,<br /><br />Many thanks for your comments! Also, thank you for your recommendation regarding the “Adirondack Explorer”. Just went to their website, and wow! I can clearly see why you recommended this.<br /><br />Regarding the Catamount trek, I owe a debt of gratitude for having this hike recommended to me by a staffer at the Paul Smith's VIC (Visitor Interpretive Center). This guy was so much like you in that he has intimate knowledge of the mountains, and is more than willing to share his knowledge in a clear, concise manner. He took the time to carefully listen to what type of hiking I like, how much time I had to spend on a hike, etc, and then recommended Catamount as a top pick.<br /><br />And lastly, you are so accurate in your statement about it taking years to fully explore the Adirondacks. Each time I go over there, I feel like a kid visiting a candy shop with a mindboggling inventory of treats!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-32364293616849461992013-05-31T21:45:50.982-04:002013-05-31T21:45:50.982-04:00Sounds like you had a great weekend in the 'da...Sounds like you had a great weekend in the 'dacks, despite less-than-perfect weather. Great photos from Catamount - that looks like a terrific hike. And a beautiful capture of the classic Adirondak Loj vista. There's so much over there it would take years to fully explore it. I highly recommend a subscription to "Adirondack Explorer," a great publication that comes out every other month and has lots of stuff on hiking and other outdoor pursuits as well as coverage of Adirondack Park conservation issues.<br /><br />SteveSteve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-43063412279464272642013-05-31T08:07:34.651-04:002013-05-31T08:07:34.651-04:00Hi Rita,
The mountainous regions of NY, VT, NH, a...Hi Rita,<br /><br />The mountainous regions of NY, VT, NH, and ME area all so delightful. It would be difficult for me to chose one as a favorite. And I’m certain that (with good reason) you feel the same about the mountainous areas of the western States near to your home in UT. <br /><br />It’s wonderful to have such a large selection of places to visit for a long weekend, or for a longer stay. However, with so many choices, it sometimes makes it difficult to choose a venue. But, I’ll readily accept the “burden” of that type of “problem”! :-)<br /><br />Thank you for comments, Rita!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-2792407008146111002013-05-30T18:49:18.551-04:002013-05-30T18:49:18.551-04:00John, this sounds like an idyllic weekend for you ...John, this sounds like an idyllic weekend for you and Cheri. Tim's best friend from college owns a home on a lake in the southern Adirondacks and, when we lived in PA, we used to visit him quite often. There's so much to see and do there, and it looks like you filled the long holiday weekend with plenty of satisfying activities.<br /><br />I love the picture of the raging water of the Ausable. Wow! Also the zoomed photo taken through the sailboat masts is very creative!<br />The trail to Catamount mountain looks like fun too.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing another great adventure in the northeastern US!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-9610100448098896102013-05-30T09:54:28.598-04:002013-05-30T09:54:28.598-04:00Hi Joe,
Regarding the Adirondacks, I’ve only scra...Hi Joe,<br /><br />Regarding the Adirondacks, I’ve only scratched the surface in terms of hiking over there. It’s a whole new “playground” to explore, and it’s every bit as beautiful as the Whites. Since the Adirondacks and the Whites are nearly 200 miles apart, it involves several hours of driving (not to mention gas, food, lodging) to travel between these two “playgrounds”. I admire those folks who manage to hold down a full-time job and yet are somehow able to thoroughly explore both the Whites and the Adirondacks. <br /><br />Glad you liked the photos, and I thank you for taking time to post your comments.<br /><br />John <br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-90442902442883987562013-05-30T09:01:58.667-04:002013-05-30T09:01:58.667-04:00That's a great looking weekend you had there J...That's a great looking weekend you had there John. Sure was some crazy weather we had. I was in NH and it sure was wet and cold. The Adirondack Mountains have been on my "to-do" list for a very long time. Your report confirms it is something I need to just get moving and do.<br /><br />Great photos, thanks for sharing,<br />JoeJustJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657236449099527872noreply@blogger.com