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I was out on Little Tupper for a few days last fall, and found that there was significant Air Force activity every morning (and one or two nights). F35's by the sound of them, and not just a couple or a few... frequent passings, for an hour or two. I lived in the northern Adk's for couple of...

May 08, 2024 DEC Reminds Visitors of Lows Lower Dam Access Road Closure Lows Lower Dam/Bog River Dam Access Road in Town of Piercefield, St. Lawrence County, Remains Closed for Dam Rehabilitation. Construction activities are expected seven days per week and anticipated to continue through fall...

Delilah was also on the radio up here, i liked her show too..

My Trillium seems to do well with my pack behind the seat, whether a daypack or a full pack. Sometimes I move it just a bit tighter in, or a little further back; also I often take the pouch I usually have for my camera, binoculars, and other misc. essentials out of the pack and put in in front...

"That’s why I use the tubing on the gunnels then there is no need to pad the crossbars" I like the fact that some foam reduces vibration compared to bare bars, or just the vinyl on the rails.

The primary reasons I'm thinking of using it are to protect longevity and durability of the padding, though simplicity also matters. Foams get chewed up and/or breaks down quicker than I'd like.

"you load on the front bar first and then just lift the stern onto the back bar? That eliminates 95% of the necessary sliding." True; I used to load that way, but it can sometimes be problematic due to old shoulder injuries.

I'm thinking about using that clear vinyl tubing on the load bars, rather than the gunnels; I dislike extra bits and pieces of stuff for loading. My thought is to pad the bar with closed cell foam, and cover that with the vinyl for durability. Thing is, I load my canoe by getting the bow end...

I haven't yet been been comfortable with the water in the boat issue. I've only tried a double blade briefly, it was a 240, which is all the outfitter had for renting; I'm willing to try a 260, but wary so far. Added that for the time I tried it, I wasn't noticing any significant improvement...

I think the double I used was a 240, and I sensed pretty quickly that I'd rather have a longer one; thought I'd get less drip, and have a more comfortable stroke.

My present (and only) solo is a Northstar Trillium, and I'm delighted with it. Blacklite with wood trim. I didn't care for the decals so I took those off early on. Paddled it for three seasons now, and we've bonded well. Most of my paddling is day trips, on flat, or slow moving water, with some...

Paddling is about over for me here, though I have a little glimmer of hope for a nice Indian Summer day before the imminent freeze. Gets dark too early for my after work outings, even though I'm done by around 3:00. Then it's waiting for snow, and it takes a while for decent cover in the woods...

Welcome neighbor! I'm up in Montgomery, just down the mountain from Jay Peak. Lifelong skier here as well, mostly all BC these days. Climbed some rock and ice also. Paddling and skiing mostly these days. Maybe see you out and about!

Thank you folks, I appreciate the feedback.This'll be my first trip there, though I've been thru that area several times. Used to paddle around the Saranac Lakes, St. Regis area, and points east of there though.

I've been reading what I could find on this lately, but trying to get a better idea. I understand it's now a 2.5 mile carry or wheel to access for the year. Wondering if parking is an issue, or anything other FYI's to be aware of. Thinking if had head out after the holiday Monday, there should...

First started noticing some color here and there around a week, maybe ten days ago. Seems to have pretty much stalled since then. Last of September to first week of October has been the usual window up here; this season looks like it may be a little later. I have some vacation time to use...

"For those in the know, how much would all of that hardware Lynn is starting out with weigh?" Good question. I don't recall an actual weight, but my best guess for what she started with would be 10-12 lbs. Noticeable for sure, and it affects your balance. She's also dragging the length of rope...

I climbed (both rock and ice) actively for several years, mostly in the Adirondacks, but also in New Hampshire and Vermont some, and a few trips down to the 'Gunks. I miss it. Stopped because there were a few times when miscommunication with my partner could have been fatal (for them, in these...

Just looked at the smoke map, and it looks like I'm in a light to moderate zone here in VT, few miles from Quebec. The smoky haze has been very obvious here for several days; surprised this level is on the light side of the effects.

I sure miss my Blackhawk Covenant 115, bet this is a sweet little solo.