Johnny Law Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 12:21 AM, RidgeRacer said: Damn. Side note but somewhat related. I've been thinking about doing a summer trip in the high peaks. I want to hike Marcy. Actually I want to hike Algonquin but Marcy seems like a better place to start. I'm not a baller on the hiking trails like I am on the ski trails. Expand Algonquin has far less approach I think and is fast to get up where I think Marcy feels alot slower and much more gradual trail. You can also easy get Iroquois and their is one on the way but it's been awhile since I looked at a map and could be way off. 1 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 4:31 AM, Johnny Law said: Algonquin has far less approach I think and is fast to get up where I think Marcy feels alot slower and much more gradual trail. You can also easy get Iroquois and their is one on the way but it's been awhile since I looked at a map and could be way off. Is it worth hiking Algonquin over Marcy or vice versa (better view etc.) I feel like a leisurely stroll to the highest point in the high peaks is a win but I'm intrigued by Algonquin as it's more centered I feel like the views may be better from there. Quote
Johnny Law Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 12:40 PM, RidgeRacer said: Is it worth hiking Algonquin over Marcy or vice versa (better view etc.) I feel like a leisurely stroll to the highest point in the high peaks is a win but I'm intrigued by Algonquin as it's more centered I feel like the views may be better from there. Expand Marcy I've always had bad luck trying to ski it so I'm a little biased maybe but the views are better and it's definitely the classic but Algonquin is more straight up and down kinda interesting and more rocky sort of half climbing but go Marcy first if you have the time for sure. 1 Quote
Mixilplix Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) On 3/16/2021 at 12:40 PM, RidgeRacer said: Is it worth hiking Algonquin over Marcy or vice versa (better view etc.) I feel like a leisurely stroll to the highest point in the high peaks is a win but I'm intrigued by Algonquin as it's more centered I feel like the views may be better from there. Expand Marcy is a popular spot so take that into consideration....not only the peak but the trail itself...If you are interested in other hikes...This isn't a bad one..Trail head is in Saint Huberts area...Hike the road to Lower Ausable lake...take the short trail to check out Rainbow falls then hike up to Pyramid Peak..short hike over to Gothics...you can loop back down to the road...Some outstanding veiws.. The view from Pyramid peak Edited March 16, 2021 by Mixilplix 3 2 Quote
mbike-ski Posted March 29, 2021 Report Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) @RidgeRacerbetter make your reservations! https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/43479/20210329/want-to-hike-some-of-the-most-popular-adirondack-trails-this-summer-you-ll-need-a-reservation?fbclid=IwAR2u-kCjDnEvLuuqoT-Iq2Y1ZSQDY8txc9WRdmsp4-ew_rPnOf0yzBeZg_c Edited March 29, 2021 by mbike-ski 1 Quote
Mixilplix Posted March 29, 2021 Report Posted March 29, 2021 It's just going to overcrowd the surrounding trails...I'm sure they will sell a bunch of permits though.... I was at Indian head this past fall....It's spectacular .. 6 1 Quote
indiggio Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 4:06 PM, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ Expand Wow just wow lol Quote
mbike-ski Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 4:06 PM, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ Expand brilliant! 1 Quote
JFskiDan Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 4:06 PM, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ Expand At first i thought it was real, sort of like those ski shoes things like the bigfoots, then i saw who made the video. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 Does anybody ski on J skis? For some reason I think Slim might have those... Quote
indiggio Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 7:02 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Does anybody ski on J skis? For some reason I think Slim might have those... Expand Nah, Slim skis K2 and Salomons, but my son has a pair of J's. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Posted April 1, 2021 On 4/1/2021 at 8:13 PM, indiggio said: Nah, Slim skis K2 and Salomons, but my son has a pair of J's. Expand I think I was thinking of Teton skis. 1 Quote
theprogram4 Posted October 24, 2021 Report Posted October 24, 2021 No pics right now, but to add more stoke, our new snowblower arrived today...positive vibes for a snowy winter 2 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 24, 2021 Report Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 6:19 PM, theprogram4 said: No pics right now, but to add more stoke, our new snowblower arrived today...positive vibes for a snowy winter Expand Sweet we have two snowblowers at work and I’ve never used it before. I actually enjoy shoveling. Quote
Schif Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 6:19 PM, theprogram4 said: No pics right now, but to add more stoke, our new snowblower arrived today...positive vibes for a snowy winter Expand The year I bought a fresh new shovel it didn't snow. Just saying.... 1 Quote
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 1:47 PM, Schif said: The year I bought a fresh new shovel it didn't snow. Just saying.... Expand Ya that’s how these things tend to work lol. I’m trying to mentally accept that I can’t take the risks driving to blue in snow this season like I did last season as my tires won’t be brand new. There were multiple days I couldn’t believe I made it up the mountain Quote
Benm Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 2:09 PM, theprogram4 said: Ya that’s how these things tend to work lol. I’m trying to mentally accept that I can’t take the risks driving to blue in snow this season like I did last season as my tires won’t be brand new. There were multiple days I couldn’t believe I made it up the mountain Expand how much longer would it take to go up 476 to 209 (exit 74) and arrive on the valley side of the mtn, as opposed to trying to make it up to the top coming from LV? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) On 10/25/2021 at 2:09 PM, theprogram4 said: Ya that’s how these things tend to work lol. I’m trying to mentally accept that I can’t take the risks driving to blue in snow this season like I did last season as my tires won’t be brand new. There were multiple days I couldn’t believe I made it up the mountain Expand Get snow tires if it bothers you...what do you have 15-20k miles on the tires..shouldn’t matter. Edited October 25, 2021 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 2:32 PM, Benm said: how much longer would it take to go up 476 to 209 (exit 74) and arrive on the valley side of the mtn, as opposed to trying to make it up to the top coming from LV? Expand That is certainly an option that I don’t believe is more than a few minutes longer Quote
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 2:33 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Get snow tires if it bothers you...what do you have 15-20k miles on the tires..shouldn’t matter. Expand 24,000 miles Quote
NMSKI Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 2:32 PM, Benm said: how much longer would it take to go up 476 to 209 (exit 74) and arrive on the valley side of the mtn, as opposed to trying to make it up to the top coming from LV? Expand On 10/25/2021 at 2:36 PM, theprogram4 said: That is certainly an option that I don’t believe is more than a few minutes longer Expand When I go up for night skiing, this is the way I go to avoid traffic on 22. It's almost exactly the same amount of time for me. Only reason I take the lehigh valley exit on weekends is in case I need to stop and pee or get gas since there are more places to stop along the way. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 2:39 PM, NMSKI said: When I go up for night skiing, this is the way I go to avoid traffic on 22. It's almost exactly the same amount of time for me. Only reason I take the lehigh valley exit on weekends is in case I need to stop and pee or get gas since there are more places to stop along the way. Expand Let me know if you’re gonna night ski again this season and I’ll meet you up there. Been a few years. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Posted October 25, 2021 22 sucks. Last year wasn’t that bad because of the pandemic but now it’s a mess again. I can save about two minutes on my drive to work taking 22 vs surface streets but always a chance those few miles take an hour due to an accident. Quote
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