Johnny Law Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 5:21 PM, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 5 hours ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixilplix Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixilplix Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiggio Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ Wow just wow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ brilliant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, indiggio said: Gotta pick me up this new binding system!https://fb.watch/4BGfnmrV-s/ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 Does anybody ski on J skis? For some reason I think Slim might have those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiggio Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Does anybody ski on J skis? For some reason I think Slim might have those... Nah, Slim skis K2 and Salomons, but my son has a pair of J's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, indiggio said: Nah, Slim skis K2 and Salomons, but my son has a pair of J's. I think I was thinking of Teton skis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 4 hours ago, theprogram4 said: No pics right now, but to add more stoke, our new snowblower arrived today...positive vibes for a snowy winter Sweet we have two snowblowers at work and I’ve never used it before. I actually enjoy shoveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 19 hours ago, theprogram4 said: No pics right now, but to add more stoke, our new snowblower arrived today...positive vibes for a snowy winter The year I bought a fresh new shovel it didn't snow. Just saying.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Schif said: The year I bought a fresh new shovel it didn't snow. Just saying.... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, 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? That is certainly an option that I don’t believe is more than a few minutes longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Get snow tires if it bothers you...what do you have 15-20k miles on the tires..shouldn’t matter. 24,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMSKI Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, 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? 1 minute ago, theprogram4 said: That is certainly an option that I don’t believe is more than a few minutes longer 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 minute ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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