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Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 04-20-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,874
Posted By dacipkowski
It seems like every year the Rock Pond leanto...

It seems like every year the Rock Pond leanto gets trashed in early spring. Maybe the same group, or just a coincidence... One year someone left a tent and half a case of beer. I drank as many as I...
Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 02-04-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,238
Posted By dacipkowski
A nice pond. I don't remember seeing any official...

A nice pond. I don't remember seeing any official or unofficial sites, though. The trail between Round Pond and Kings Flow was hard to find and follow, but the trail west of the pond was pretty well...
Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 10-06-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,193
Posted By dacipkowski
One thing that I have learned after a couple...

One thing that I have learned after a couple dozen uses is to be very picky about the wood you chose to burn. Try to find the driest dead downed wood possible. If you find some choice DDW to burn the...
Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 10-06-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,193
Posted By dacipkowski
I hear you on the price. I use the 18" stove. The...

I hear you on the price. I use the 18" stove. The depth allows me to load longer sticks, which makes processing wood a bit easier. I can get the whole stove together in about 5 minutes and it appears...
Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 10-05-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,193
Posted By dacipkowski
I have the Seek Outside Cimaron with a Lite...

I have the Seek Outside Cimaron with a Lite Outdoors stove with it. The tent and stove comes in at 6lbs, using a stick instead of a pole. It's not the roomiest compared to other hot tents, but it...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 09-01-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By dacipkowski
DSettahr, I agree that it needs better signage. I...

DSettahr, I agree that it needs better signage. I attached a couple photos of the site. If you or anyone else happens to know the history of the camp that was there I'd love to hear about it.
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 09-01-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By dacipkowski
The official site on the south shore of Bog Lake...

The official site on the south shore of Bog Lake is not in that open area mentioned earlier. It took me a couple visits to this place to figure this out.

From that open area where people...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 07-16-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,668
Posted By dacipkowski
Great to hear. What boat did you take?

Great to hear. What boat did you take?
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 07-07-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,668
Posted By dacipkowski
I did that section in June, but the other way....

I did that section in June, but the other way. The portages trails were pretty obvious, some had markers others didnt. Most fo the raps, even with higher water, were to rocky to run. I suggest taking...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 07-01-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,668
Posted By dacipkowski
I did the Whitney Loop a few weeks back starting...

I did the Whitney Loop a few weeks back starting at Round Lake and going counter clockwise. IMO, the section between Lila and Rock Pond is tough. Like you are planning to do, I did it in a day,...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 05-03-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,986
Posted By dacipkowski
Hi all, Thanks for the helpful information. ...

Hi all,

Thanks for the helpful information.

Turtle - so kind to offer a test paddle in your Flashfire, if I lived a bit closer to Springville I would take you up on it. Hoping to test paddle a...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 05-03-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,817
Posted By dacipkowski
As of last May, there were stillt tress on the...

As of last May, there were stillt tress on the site in that location. I am not sure if it was site 26, but it was the one near the Hardigan portage.
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 04-28-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,986
Posted By dacipkowski
Rich - thanks for your feedback on the flashfire....

Rich - thanks for your feedback on the flashfire. The Colden version is beautiful. What I like about the Firebird by Northstar is it's maybe a little faster on the flats given it is slightly longer,...
Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks 04-27-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,986
Posted By dacipkowski
Firebird/Flashfire for Adirondack travel?

Hi All,

I appreciate all of the wisdom on this forum and have enjoyed learning from your posts. I am interested in a new canoe and am looking for feedback regarding the Northstar Firebird or...
Forum: Hiking in the Adirondacks 05-03-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,667
Posted By dacipkowski
I did this loop last summer as a 2 nighter....

I did this loop last summer as a 2 nighter. People have camped basically right on the trail as it reaches Lost Pond and there was sign of a duff fire. But that area really should not be used for...
Forum: Gear, Food, and Survival Topics 01-23-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,361
Posted By dacipkowski
Good points, it definitely is not ideal for...

Good points, it definitely is not ideal for hanging out. Another option: they sell noseeum mesh on the cheap and one could probably make a bug shelter similar to the Sea to Summit one but that is...
Forum: Gear, Food, and Survival Topics 01-23-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,361
Posted By dacipkowski
Check out the Paria mesh tent for a cheap noseeum...

Check out the Paria mesh tent for a cheap noseeum proof bug shelter. Not the roomiest, but adequate for hanging out in....
Forum: Gear, Food, and Survival Topics 09-22-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By dacipkowski
Thanks for the info, Richard. I have heard ash is...

Thanks for the info, Richard. I have heard ash is among the most durable options.
Forum: Gear, Food, and Survival Topics 09-22-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By dacipkowski
They are currently mahogany. Yeah, maybe it's...

They are currently mahogany. Yeah, maybe it's just time to replace them and upkeep the new ones to last. But replacing just a section using the scarf joint seems like another good option. Thanks!
Forum: Gear, Food, and Survival Topics 09-22-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By dacipkowski
Wood Gunwales

To paddlers with wood gunwales, I have a question about their durability and replacement.

I have a composite solo canoe with wood gunwales. There is some rot on them at the bow and stern, but in...
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