Number Seven Mt. LGWF, 16 Dec, 2021 - Page 2

Tick Magnet · 12-25-2021, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by montcalm

If you know where I could still find some copies of any of the books, I'd be interested.

I was at the Mountaineer in Keene Valley last week and they still had some of the older ones out. Discover has been my "go-to" planning tool for over 40 years. I wouldn't have seen as many cool places without the series (like #7 Mt.).

montcalm · 12-25-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick Magnet

I was at the Mountaineer in Keene Valley last week and they still had some of the older ones out. Discover has been my "go-to" planning tool for over 40 years. I wouldn't have seen as many cool places without the series (like #7 Mt.).

Thanks! Maybe I'll give them a call and see what they have, and if they'll ship them.

I honestly have a laundry list of things I want to do, and no real time to do them, but I do enjoy reading these kind of books when I'm cooped up.

chairrock · 12-25-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by montcalm

Thanks! Maybe I'll give them a call and see what they have, and if they'll ship them.

I honestly have a laundry list of things I want to do, and no real time to do them, but I do enjoy reading these kind of books when I'm cooped up.

eBay has at least one of the Ingersol/McMartin books

Justin · 12-25-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick Magnet

Discover has been my "go-to" planning tool for over 40 years. I wouldn't have seen as many cool places without the series (like #7 Mt.).

Same here, for about 30 years. I used to love reading my father’s collection of McMartin’s books as a young teenager, and I’m super grateful I was able to make friends with Bill through this very website. Seems like these books are becoming a collectors item. Who wants to start the bidding for my collection?

DSettahr · 12-26-2021, 05:39 PM

Yeah, the Discover series are pretty indispensable resources for anyone whose focus is on exploring as much as the ADKs has to offer as possible. I own at least one copy of every book in the series and don't plan on selling- or otherwise giving up- any of them, ever.

It's too bad that in the AllTrails era that it is getting harder and harder to convince the hiking public of the value of guidebooks. I've noticed during trailhead education efforts that even it's becoming increasingly difficult to convince folks of the value of a $12 waterproof map.

montcalm · 12-26-2021, 05:44 PM

I find that odd. Whilst the books are good for planning at home, the map is what I have with me on the trail.

I have all the NatGeo maps, and they are somewhat an improvement over the ADK maps that they replaced, but the paddlers maps are my favorite by a long shot. I'd just as soon throw my phone in the water and protect that map like my life depended on it. And I do, when it's in the boat, it lives in a thick, waterproof map case.

PS Dogs aren't reliable navigators either.

chairrock · 12-26-2021, 06:07 PM

Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow by Jamison are also excellent

DSettahr · 12-26-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by montcalm

PS Dogs aren't reliable navigators either.

You've obviously never been apart of a group that has gotten so drunk while hiking that the unanimous decision was made to make the dog navigator for the remainder of the day- as the dog was the only sober member of the party.

montcalm · 12-26-2021, 07:04 PM

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You've obviously never been apart of a group that has gotten so drunk while hiking that the unanimous decision was made to make the dog navigator for the remainder of the day- as the dog was the only sober member of the party.

Hmm... not yet, but as a wise man once said, I'm not dead yet, either.

Bob K · 12-27-2021, 10:00 AM

I notice that N is up for the dog on Cranberry Lake.

montcalm · 12-27-2021, 10:05 AM

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I notice that N is up for the dog on Cranberry Lake.

She was supposed to be, but as you can see, she fell asleep

SteveSam · 12-30-2021, 08:34 AM

We hiked Number Mountain 7 yesterday from the end of Alden Rd. The parking was very good with plenty of room where the plows turn around. We walked in on the old logging road for a little over 1.5 miles and then headed north through the logged area and up the mountain. The woods became much more open when we crossed onto the the older state parcel. There was one set of tracks on the logging road and no other human tracks up on Number 7, but there were plenty of deer tracks. The views were limited due to clouds and snow flurries, but it was a fun outing nonetheless. Would like to go back when there is more snow on a sunny day.

Tick Magnet · 12-30-2021, 10:36 AM

Nice

BobF · 12-30-2021, 01:57 PM

Steve,

Great to see some snow - looks a little heavy. Wish we had some down here.

12-26-2021, 06:07 PM	#27
chairrock Indian Mt.Club Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,692	Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow by Jamison are also excellent __________________ Be careful, don't spread invasive species!! When a dog runs at you,whistle for him. Henry David Thoreau CL50-#23

12-27-2021, 10:00 AM	#30
Bob K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saratoga County, NY Posts: 567	The dog in the canoe IS navigating I notice that N is up for the dog on Cranberry Lake.

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Tick Magnet Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 1,289	Nice __________________ Tick Magnet

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12-26-2021, 05:39 PM	#25
DSettahr ɹǝqɯǝɯ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,453	Yeah, the Discover series are pretty indispensable resources for anyone whose focus is on exploring as much as the ADKs has to offer as possible. I own at least one copy of every book in the series and don't plan on selling- or otherwise giving up- any of them, ever. It's too bad that in the AllTrails era that it is getting harder and harder to convince the hiking public of the value of guidebooks. I've noticed during trailhead education efforts that even it's becoming increasingly difficult to convince folks of the value of a $12 waterproof map.

12-26-2021, 05:44 PM	#26
montcalm Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,271	I find that odd. Whilst the books are good for planning at home, the map is what I have with me on the trail. I have all the NatGeo maps, and they are somewhat an improvement over the ADK maps that they replaced, but the paddlers maps are my favorite by a long shot. I'd just as soon throw my phone in the water and protect that map like my life depended on it. And I do, when it's in the boat, it lives in a thick, waterproof map case. PS Dogs aren't reliable navigators either.

12-30-2021, 01:57 PM	#34
BobF Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Westchester Posts: 25	Steve, Great to see some snow - looks a little heavy. Wish we had some down here.

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