I personally consider my balaclava to be my most important article of clothing during very cold temps. Can be used in different ways, and for the few extra ounces it weighs, it is well worth it for...
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I personally consider my balaclava to be my most important article of clothing during very cold temps. Can be used in different ways, and for the few extra ounces it weighs, it is well worth it for...
What doesn't make sense to me is that they rerouted those two trails, but the 1779 and Red Cross trails still cross the Palisades where they always have. I just did the Red Cross 2 weeks ago, and did...
I just passed this monstrosity on Tuesday while hiking in Norvin Green State Forest, NJ.
Thankfully, it seemed to be abandoned, as i saw zero activity, but didn't get too close to find out I was...
Latest update:
https://www.nynjtc.org/trail-alerts/bear-mountain-state-park-closure
No major changes, and the small changes don't really affect AT thru hikers.
The latest update states that only thru hikers are allowed in this section of the park, and has the following map:
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Bear Mountain State Park remains closed at this time, with the AT and many other nearby trails washed out and in need of major repair work.
Thru hikers should use caution when traveling through...
Latest update:
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Parts of the park have re-opened, but the Bear Mountain area is still closed.
Due to substantial flooding, trail damage, road damage, and bridge washouts from a storm on 7-9, the state has closed Harriman SP until further notice.
What this means for thru hikers I'm not sure,...
The Wiley shelter in NY has a bear box, at least it did the last time i was there a couple years ago.
Winter all the way for me. No bugs or snakes, much less chance of bear encounters, less people on the trails, and everything looks prettier covered in snow. I generally only do day hikes anymore, so...
Agreed, I'm content to do my hiking in the cooler/cold months. Besides, summer is for catching waves at the beach!
Congrats Kristian!
A spectacular effort, something to be proud of.
I couldn't imagine doing this in my dreams, much less for real.
I meant to add that when this winter rolls around i will be looking for something new for hiking in the snow.
I have a pair of the olde version of the Lone Peak Hiker, they were called Lone Peak Mid RSM. Worked well and kept my feet dry as long as i wasn't hiking through deep snow or in a downpour.
I...
I'm very sorry to hear of your situation.
I'm only familiar with Harriman State Park in NY and some NJ trails, and none of them are flat with a wow factor, but i hope you get to spend as much time...
That dog needs to be put down, if it hasn't been already. I also hope the hiker sues the owner and wins.
I had seen that the shelter was temporarily closed, but i didn't realize that the bear had been captured. I wonder if it is open again, not that i would stay there- bear issues aside, it's way too...
I also noticed that the woman was killed back in November, and wonder why it took them 6 months to come to the decision to detour the trail.
I agree with this, and your post reminded me that it's just as dangerous on the other side of the park where the AT crosses 17. Two-way traffic, and even less of a view in one direction than at the...
Yes, the only times i've ever used it have been mid-morning or early afternoon, so there was very light traffic. I imagine trying to cross during rush hour would be a nightmare.
Agreed. That...
The trail has been detoured so it does not cross the Palisades Parkway. Please see this link whcih has details, and map showing the detour:
https://www.nynjtc.org/trail-alerts/AT-PIPDetour
Kind...
Very sad, and preventable.
As mentioned, this is not a unique incident for that location, unfortunately.
Testing out your gear near home is a valuable way to help you figure what you really need to bring and what is unnecessary.
Now that's an untapped market- battery powered fake rattlesnake with realistic rattling tail...