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Comment on Snowshoe Regulations in the High Peaks by TourPro

TourPro — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:38:35 +0000

We don’t hear the details of such incidents or get to have a conversation at length about it. Pretty interesting.

I agree, if we do the High Peaks at all any time of year, it is a rare thing. If you want to do the most popular trail in the Adirondacks, then I guess the odds of law enforcement and rules increase greatly.

Comment on ADK Almanack’s Seven Natural Wonders of the Adirondacks by ausable chasm

ausable chasm — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:14:44 +0000

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Comment on Upcoming Leave No Trace Training in Upstate NY by Upcoming Leave No Trace Training in Upstate NY | Advanced Training

Upcoming Leave No Trace Training in Upstate NY | Advanced Training — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:39:08 +0000

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Comment on Magnesium Fire Starter by spotTheCamper

spotTheCamper — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:46:34 +0000

I agree with you that these are cheap. I’ve had very limited success in shaving the magnesium off of the block. I rarely get enough to start a fire. And the flint is second grade at that. I can get sparks but not easily. Actually, this winter the flint separated from the magnesium!

A friend of mine has a “Primus Firesteel Fire Starter” which works like a charm. He skips on the mag. and uses char cloth. 100% better method.

Keep practicing…

Comment on Where is our next trip? by Algonquin Dog Sled Adventures

Algonquin Dog Sled Adventures — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:02:37 +0000

Have a look we have 1 to 5 day Algonquin Dog Sled trips going throughout the winter season. We have 5 remote camps set up with wood stove heated wall tents. You’ll do 30-50 km per day driving the sleds.

Paul McCormick

Wilderness Adventures.CA
Algonquin Dog Sled Adventures
Tel: 416-746-7427
Toll Free in North America: 1-866-383-9453
Web Site: http://www.wildernessadventures.ca
Email: adventurescanada@yahoo.ca

Comment on Season’s Last Winter Camping Trip by Hay_Matt

Hay_Matt — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:59:24 +0000

Perhaps for that trip it was the “anticipation, not the destination.”

Comment on 10 Essential Outdoor Survival Items by George Sudarkoff

George Sudarkoff — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:36:56 +0000

Guys, all these items will be useless if you do not have the one and the only truly essential survival tool on your person - knowledge in your head. If you have that, anything else could be improvised on the spot.

Comment on 10 Essential Outdoor Survival Items by Adirondack Almanack Editor

Adirondack Almanack Editor — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:46:56 +0000

Interesting list. What is Wired thinking? Hammock? Butane Lighter? But no Map or Compass?

That’s crazy.

Comment on Backpacker Magazine’s web site gets updated by Kris

Kris — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:50:24 +0000

Thanks for the comments. You’re right. We should consider more on winter skills and camping.

Kris, Map Editor, Backpacker

Comment on Heat Loss Through The Head by snake

snake — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:58:30 +0000

The art of winter camping is so much fun. i laughed so hard as well, and i just love it. i will be a winter camper for life thanks to you and your web site. thank you for uniting the winter campers of the world!