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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| harriman recommendation | 2/3/2012 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: hey there - next weekend i'd like to do an 8-10 mile hike in harriman/bear mountain - i have done a ... A: There are some interesting hikes starting from the Reeves Meadow visitor center on Seven Lakes ... | ||
| dressing for winter hikes | 1/23/2012 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I recently joined a beginners hiking group in my area through Meetup.com. The group is planning to ... A: The primary advice that I will give is to stay away from plant fibers -- they absorb sweat and keep ... | ||
| winter hiking question | 12/20/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I was wondering if you know much about winter hiking, snow shoes, crampons, and when they are ... A: I've broken trail about 10 times over the past 10 years. The thing is, unless you go out the day ... | ||
| winter hiking question | 12/19/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I was wondering if you know much about winter hiking, snow shoes, crampons, and when they are ... A: I enjoy winter hiking, and have been using some variety of specialized footwear for the past several ... | ||
| harriman 1 night backpack | 12/8/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I have done some hiking in Harriman and this weekend I am looking to do an overnight backpack. I ... A: The hike that you are describing is moderately difficult. You'll have a fairly challenging climb at ... | ||
| Harriman conditions following 10/29 storm? | 11/2/2011 | Tom Newman |
| Q: Our scout troop was planning to do an overnight backpacking trip in Harriman this coming weekend, ... A: No problem, but I think that if you follow the links and ask questions on the contact pages, where ... | ||
| Harriman conditions following 10/29 storm? | 11/1/2011 | Tom Newman |
| Q: Our scout troop was planning to do an overnight backpacking trip in Harriman this coming weekend, ... A: I live in Indiana, so I don't have a good idea about places other than locally, but I might still be ... | ||
| Harriman conditions following 10/29 storm? | 11/1/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: Our scout troop was planning to do an overnight backpacking trip in Harriman this coming weekend, ... A: I would not hold out a lot of hope to you -- it will take a while to get the volunteer crews out to ... | ||
| 2 or 3 man with closable vents | 10/29/2011 | Matt Wertman |
| Q: matt im looking for 2 or 3 man with closable vents for multi-day in presidentials in nov..ive asked ... A: Sorry for the delay, It go lost among other emails. Wow, good question. On my hike, I mostly ... | ||
| Bear Mountain State Park | 10/25/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I've read some of your posts on Bear Mountain State Park and hope to hike/camp there this weekend. I ... A: I'd prefer the west side of the park to the east, where you'll not only have a couple miles of road ... | ||
| Good camping spot | 9/5/2011 | Tom Newman |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are looking for a good romantic camping spot. We are first time campers by ... A: I live in Indiana, and have never camped west of Colorado and New Mexico, however I have visited a ... | ||
| Opinions on "stealth" camping | 8/19/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: Wounded Knee, First of all, thanks for your encyclopedic knowledge of the Harriman area; I can't ... A: Strictly speaking, "stealth camping" in Harriman is a violation of park regulations, regardless ... | ||
| Harriman Questions | 8/18/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: Wounded Knee- You appear to be the foremost expert on Harriman anywhere on the web! I had a couple ... A: Dutch Doctor is an excellent choice, but the stream is a little small for splashing around in. But ... | ||
| Looking to plan one night camping trip for Labor Day weekend | 6/28/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I have been looking through a lot of your previous answers and it looks like you are the person to ... A: oops -- I forgot to mention one of the other major public campgrounds in Fahnestack State Park. ... | ||
| camping with a child | 5/28/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: my daughter is almost 4 and really wants to go camping. we do light hiking with her (with camping ... A: Sorry for the delay -- I've been away from the Internet this weekend. With regard to backpacking ... | ||
| Overnight backpacking routes in Harriman SP | 5/26/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: K., I'm taking the Short Line bus up to Harriman/Bear Mountain with my buddy on Saturday morning ... A: Given how wet it's been over the past month or so, the only shelters with no water supply will be ... | ||
| where to go backpacking near rehoboth beach delaware | 5/23/2011 | Roy Wallen |
| Q: my 8 year old son and i would like to go backpacking but have no idea where to go. there are tons ... A: The best suggestion I can make is to head west. It will be quite a drive from Rehoboth Beach but ... | ||
| Camping stoves | 5/20/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: My husband is currently serving in Afghanistan and asked that I send him a camping stove that would ... A: Not a backpacking question, but I can give you something of an answer. MSR makes several multi-fuel ... | ||
| Weekend Camping | 5/11/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: and thank you in advance for spending the time you do to answer my inquiry, and I apologize in ... A: Let's start with a list of basic equipment: 1. Good quality, comfortable shoes/boots ($100 minimum ... | ||
| What do I need to have in my back pack | 5/9/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: My wife and I are going to start doing some long day hikes this year. I would like to know what we ... A: Bob, If you are going on a moderate day hike (3 to 5 miles) these are the things I would have in a ... | ||
| WESTERN PA DAY HIKING... | 4/27/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: Mori, I am also from Western, PA, Butler, PA, to be exact and my family is just starting to hike ... A: Melanie, Sorry for the late response. It looks like your question was addressed to Mori, but ... | ||
| Backpacking Trails in Eastern New York. | 3/29/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I have seen some trails that range from 5-13 miles and I was wondering if you are allowed to just ... A: Search engines are practically useless for your purposes. Often you can find information if you ... | ||
| Backpacking Trails in Eastern New York. | 3/29/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I have seen some trails that range from 5-13 miles and I was wondering if you are allowed to just ... A: There are designated campsites along the trails in several of the parks in eastern NY. All along ... | ||
| Hiking boots with great support | 3/18/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: What type of boots and inserts do you recommend for hiking ? My wife and I loved the outdoors but ... A: There are different type of boots you can use depending on the type of hiking you do. If your ... | ||
| duffle/back pack wheeled soft sided | 3/15/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Is there such a thing as a travel/sport duffle about 30 inches long without rigid frame and only ... A: LL Bean has some great duffle bags, in all sizes. The larger ones have wheels. We've had a couple ... | ||
| camping | 2/24/2011 | Tom Newman |
| Q: Why is camping and other outdoor activities a healthy choice to make? Also, how would you keep your ... A: I am not sure that I understand your questions. It is pretty obvious that camping involves ... | ||
| Water for a long hike | 2/16/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: We are going to be doing some hiking in the Escalante Canyon next month. We are planning on packing ... A: If you are going out just for the day a 100oz bladder should be enough. In March Escalante Canyon ... | ||
| Snowshoe questions | 2/15/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: How do you determine which size snowshoe you should have? Do you ... A: Snowshoes are sized by length (i.e. 25 = 25", 27 = 27" and so on). Pretty standard sizes are; 21, ... | ||
| Sleeping bags | 2/14/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: How often should you wash a down sleeping bag? Is there a special way it should be washed? A: How often you should wash your bag, depends who you ask. My opinion is a down bag should be washed ... | ||
| Hiking Footwear | 2/14/2011 | Oscar |
| Q: I hunt in the high desert of Wyoming every fall. I have Danner Pronghorn boots, that are well broke ... A: The answer depends a little on where your blisters are. I'm going to assume your blisters are on ... | ||
| ba ckpacking trips with outdoor centers | 1/21/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I teach 6th graders and am looking for an outfitter/adventure center in the new jersey/new york/penn ... A: Sorry for the delay -- I thought I'd sent my answer. This isn't really my area of expertise -- at ... | ||
| Suggestion Needed for Guy's Weekend | 1/19/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: We have a group of 4-5 guys, and we wanted to hike up a mountain this year for our annual ... A: I haven't yet hiked Giant, so this answer will be based on what I've read in guide books and some ... | ||
| Suggestion Needed for Guy's Weekend | 1/18/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: We have a group of 4-5 guys, and we wanted to hike up a mountain this year for our annual ... A: Yes, lots of folks do the in-and-out hike to Marcy from the Adirondak Loj near Lake Placid, and the ... | ||
| Suggestion Needed for Guy's Weekend | 1/18/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: We have a group of 4-5 guys, and we wanted to hike up a mountain this year for our annual ... A: Would this be a day hike, or do you intend to overnight in wilderness? And do you mean that you ... | ||
| Winter camping near NYC using public transportation | 1/15/2011 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I've read through the answers for winter camping near NYC and camping using public transportation, ... A: I'm not sure how you got the impression that most places are closed -- a few of the roads are closed ... | ||
| Repair hiking boot | 12/30/2010 | Chris Johnson |
| Q: Just bought a pair of used Zamberlan Tundra hiking boots for a ridiculous low price. Not badly worn ... A: Jerry Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. We're expecting a child so its been all hands on ... | ||
| AT hike - snake chaps? | 12/20/2010 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: My brother and I are planning to do our first section hike along the Appalachian Trail in early June ... A: Absolutely unnecessary. While there are venomous snakes in that area, they tend to flee from ... | ||
| backpacking with wheels | 11/25/2010 | Oscar |
| Q: I shot the last part of this without finishing - My wife and I (64 & 68) are in good shape and want ... A: I think the possible solutions depend on a few things; how many days are you going to be out, time ... | ||
| harriman suggestions | 11/23/2010 | Wounded Knee |
| Q: I am looking to spend 3 days and 2 nights in harriman state park. I would like to hike about 6-10 ... A: It's not all that easy to set up a loop like you're describing -- the distances won't quite work the ... | ||
| water bottles | 11/11/2010 | Oscar |
| Q: I have several Nalgene water bottles that have a bad smell that I can't get rid of. I can't seem to ... A: Tom, There are a few things you can try that should get rid of the smell. First, it is important ... | ||
Hiking/Backpacking/Camping
Wounded Knee
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. I cannot advise on the use of GPS devices. I cannot advise on car camping or group camping (10 or more people). My primary geographic expertise is in the US Northeast, but I know how to find information on hiking and backpacking just about anywhere.
Experience
I've been hiking and backpacking for about 40 years, including ongoing section hiking of the Appalachian Trail (over 1600 miles so far). I have hiked extensively in the New York Metropolitan Area, as well as various other areas from Virginia north, including upstate New York, New England, and Eastern Canada.
Publications
New York Walk Book, 7th Ed.
New Jersey Walk Book, 2nd Ed.
Education/Credentials
Not applicable to this area of expertise.
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