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About Wounded Knee
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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 (almost 1300 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.

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Not applicable to this area of expertise.

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

backpacking11/10/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I want to take my 16 year old daughter backpacking, we have both done extensive hiking, camping and ...
  A: I have never been to Isle Royale, although I've given some serious thought to going there. The key ...
Camping along the GR's in France11/5/2009Chris Johnson
  Q: I will soon be traveling along the GR 9 in the Aix-En-Provence. I was wondering about camping off ...
  A: I'd recommend against this because, as far as I remember, its against the rules of the National park ...
Secluded Camping10/19/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking for a secluded, wilderness-y place to tent camp within a few hours from either ...
  A: Here is what you need to understand about any backpacking experience that's within a coupe of hours ...
Secluded Camping10/18/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking for a secluded, wilderness-y place to tent camp within a few hours from either ...
  A: I need some clarification on your question. When you say "tent camp", do you mean someplace that ...
camping in Grand Canyon in octobe10/17/2009Mike
  Q: I am planning a holiday to Grand Canyon next week. Isnīt it too cold there now in October to sleep ...
  A: You're asking a person who lives in Oregon and sleeps in a tent pretty much year round, including ...
Boots with good traction10/15/2009Mike
  Q: there... Not sure if this question is for this category, but it is the closest that I could find. ...
  A: I'm not sure that there are boots that offer great traction on ice. As for snow and other ...
SRP10/14/2009Tom Newman
  Q: I have a science research project that I am doing for school. I need to know some things about ...
  A: Most soaps contain chemicals and can be harmful to wildlife if released into streams and lakes. ...
Harriman - eerie noises10/13/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: This past weekend our boy scout troop was camping out in Harriman near the Dutch Doctor shelter and ...
  A: This is a bit beyond my area of expertise -- I'm a backpacking expert, not a nature expert -- but ...
camping info10/9/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I was just wanting to get your insight on a couple things. First off, are there any places that you ...
  A: The problem with Harriman/Bear Mountain is that there really isn't much that doesn't have fairly ...
Looking for someone to join me9/27/2009Mike
  Q: 3000 miles away from where I live in N. Louisiana I purchased only 1 yr ago 160 acres of land on ...
  A: Of course this isn't really a question, but that's ok. This book might interest you if you've not ...
backpacking at Harriman9/22/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: Could you please recommend a a fairly simple (flat , not too long) backpacking trip for a couple of ...
  A: Permits are not required. Park regulations state that backpackers may camp only at or near ...
Harriman State Park Backpacking9/22/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking to go backingpacking at Harriman State Park with a few friends. I have never been and ...
  A: My first recommendation is that you take a look at my past answers about backpacking in Harriman ...
Backpacking near NJ9/14/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: My husband, son and I would like to take our first camping/hiking trip. We are looking for a good ...
  A: The Delaware Water Gap area, whether you hike the NJ or the PA side, is very pleasant -- good views, ...
Backpacking near NJ9/13/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: My husband, son and I would like to take our first camping/hiking trip. We are looking for a good ...
  A: Three questions: 1. How old is your son? 2. How much do you want to do? I mean, how many miles to ...
backpacking without reservations9/11/2009Mike
  Q: My husband and I are backpacking beginners; our only experience so far has been a trip to Angel ...
  A: My first suggestion would be to (if you haven't already) go to your local REI and see if you can ...
camping in southern michigan or northern indiana9/10/2009Tom Newman
  Q: hi my name is jerry am looking for a place to camp that is primative were we can backpack in but not ...
  A: I am a Scoutmaster in Fort Wayne, Indiana we are about 20 miles from Ohio and 40 miles from ...
backpacking/primitive camping9/9/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking for backpacking/primitive camping sites( w/interesting hiking) in southern Vt. or ...
  A: Southern Vermont is dominated by the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail, which run concurrently until ...
camping upstate new york9/2/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: i'm looking for perhaps a few recommendations for trails in the upstate new york, whether harriman, ...
  A: Nearly all of the decent campsites in Harriman, whether or not they are "official", are within one ...
camping upstate new york9/1/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: i'm looking for perhaps a few recommendations for trails in the upstate new york, whether harriman, ...
  A: Since I don't know your girlfriend, I can't speak to what would impress her. I'll deal with your ...
"Walking stick"8/29/2009Chris Johnson
  Q: I'm from South Africa. I do have a some kind of "walking stick or "kierie" which i think is suppose ...
  A: In the Uk this sort of seat is used more to support walking moderate distances by those of "more ...
Penalty for stealth camping in Harriman?8/24/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I've seen some of your (very helpful) posts about Harriman, and had some questions I was hoping you ...
  A: I have stealth camped at Pine Meadow Lake -- lot's of folks do it and there are a lot of places that ...
wilderness camping8/20/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: My 22 yr old son and I want to camp 1 or 2 nights in early September within 3 hrs of our home in ...
  A: The Catskills a bit far given your 3 hour radius, and I'm less familiar with them than with other ...
Grand Canyon8/18/2009David Sweet
  Q: I am beginning to moderate backpacker, i have several small weeknd treks to my name and (2) 50+ mile ...
  A: Here are 2 choices: 1. Havasupai: the ultimate Grand Canyon hiking destination. I've told others ...
backpacking in northeast8/15/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking for a nice place to do a 7-night backpacking trip in the northeast. I am traveling from ...
  A: If it's isolation you want, you should avoid the Whites as well -- they're very heavily traveled. ...
backpacking in northeast8/14/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am looking for a nice place to do a 7-night backpacking trip in the northeast. I am traveling from ...
  A: You could have a great time in any of the three areas that you mention. The Green Mountains are ...
camping question8/13/2009Roy Wallen
  Q: I am looking for a good camping area in NY-NJ area. I have 2 boys 4 and 5 years old . we love ...
  A: There are no "real" mountains within 2-3 hours of Lansdale. There are some waterfalls in the ...
Backpacking in Harriman State Park7/24/2009David Sweet
  Q: Me and my fiance are going camping tomorrow in Harriman state park, and we are planning to spend the ...
  A: Not knowing whether health departments consider Pine Meadow Lake potable, and what kind of filter ...
wilderness camping near rhinebeck, ny7/23/2009David Sweet
  Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I am a New Yorker currently ...
  A: Just west of Rhinebeck are the Catskill Mountains, Catskill State Park and Catskill State Forest. ...
Overnight camping trip from NYC public transportation7/17/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: You seem to have been extremely helpful and I was hoping you could help with my question. My ...
  A: That's a good hike, although I find the Stony Brook trail to be kind of boring. You might consider ...
tent camping in california7/16/2009David Sweet
  Q: I am trying to find campgrounds in northern or central California. I don't have any clue where to ...
  A: Mammoth Lake is good. So are Bear Lake and Lake Shasta. Check out these areas on Google (search for ...
Camping Trivia7/15/2009David Sweet
  Q: What's the most popular month for camping?
  A: Lesley, I see the most camping inquiries on my site during June and July. The summer is most ...
Overnight camping trip from NYC public transportation7/14/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: You seem to have been extremely helpful and I was hoping you could help with my question. My ...
  A: I've had a number of questions about Malouf's Mountain -- your impressions of the place are pretty ...
short 2 -3 day backpacking trip7/13/2009Wounded Knee
  Q: I am trying to find a place to go backpacking in Upstate New York, perhaps somewhere around Ithaca. ...
  A: I have not backpacked or hiked in the Finger Lakes region, but I did a little bit of research and ...
Hiking with a 4 year old and 8 month old7/8/2009Suzan Jackson
  Q: We are planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with our 4 year old and 8 month old ...
  A: We had a wonderful trip to the Smokies two years ago! It's a great park - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. ...
Hiking-footwear7/7/2009Chris Johnson
  Q: I am writing an article geared toward the beginning day hiker. As a sidebar to my article I would ...
  A: Sorry its taken so long to get back, I've been away. Choosing a boot is very different in different ...
Hiking7/6/2009Mike
  Q: Hey, Mike. About 5 or 10 years ago I read an article about 5 different mountain hikes in Alaska. ...
  A: You've probably tried what I tried, and that was to search for varieties on "five hikes Alaska ...
Camping Tent: Confusion6/30/2009Matt Wertman
  Q: I am a first time camper and after some reading, I decided to spend around $200 for my first tent ...
  A: I'd say you're fine no matter what. Dome tent's are great cause hey stand alone. If this isn't ...
Camping Tent: Confusion6/30/2009David Sweet
  Q: I am a first time camper and after some reading, I decided to spend around $200 for my first tent ...
  A: Both tents are good tents. You can't go wrong with either. I own a Kelty Trail Dome, which I like a ...
Camping Tents6/29/2009Tom Newman
  Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
  A: I think that the tents are pretty much the same, I am sure that you will find some advantages with ...
Camping Tents6/27/2009Tom Newman
  Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
  A: 1) What tent size I should purchase. BTW, I and my wife are both 6 foot tall :). I see 4 sleeper and ...

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