I've always done mostly solo trips and never thought twice about challenging myself on trips, both in terms of the physical effort required and with the weather. Of course I was younger then, but there was no cell phone service or SOS devices back then - just a rough itinerary and a promise to...
My wife, son and I are biting the bullet and driving up to the ADKs for the day. We're planning on Indian Lake, but figure we might end up elsewhere depending on what the traffic and crowds are like.
I use different cameras on trips. I have an old Canon T2i, with multiple lenses, that I take on some trips (mostly those that I am paddling in and basecamping). I also have a Sony RX100 that I take on every paddling trip. It is small, fits in my PFD pocket and zooms. It shoots decent video and...
I paddled the stream years ago when the lower dam was last worked on. It was spring, so the water level was fairly high and it was navigatable with a few rough spots. Personally, I wouldn't bother with it - I will just walk the road, either with my Sawyer/cart or with the Hornbeck yoke. Either...
Patrick, as you may know. that whole area is changed up because of the lower dam construction. I was in there this past fall. I drove over the tracks and parked near the gate blocking the road to the upper dam. The 2+ miles carry down the road was no problem. You might want to contact the DEC...
Other than the times I have done some sea-kayaking in Maine, I would go with a canoe, such as my Sawyer Autumn Mist (32 lbs.) or Hornbeck Classic 12 (18 lbs.) for paddling. With the spray skirt, the Sawyer handles wind and waves on big water and the Hornbeck is great for any route with...