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Fall Search and Rescue Report

November 1st, 2011 · 2 Comments · News

This latest report is courtesy of NYSDEC – Region 5.

  • 40 incidents in this report – 17 of which were “Lost or Overdue”
  • Apparent bonking on Marcy and Giant Mts. One group left for Marcy at 9am with 1 liter of water for 2 people and “became extremely dehydrated”.
  • Injuries – 8 leg, 1 arm, 1 head
  • Cellphones – Yes. Map and Compass, Flashlight – No
  • I’m not sure what happened on Round Mt trail
  • Word of Life vs. Devil’s Ledge
  • Not too cold to call for helicopter rescue
  • Dad ditches tired kayaker son

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Hiking Essentials

October 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Adirondack Life

http://youtu.be/hA8ONrd_tno

And other interesting stuff at nysdecvideos.

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Adirondack High Peaks Trail Status

September 8th, 2011 · 1 Comment · News

Here is a map of the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness Area and Trail Status.
No Changes as of 9/29/2011. (Red-dotted trails are CLOSED)

More detailed information here: Trail Information for the High Peaks
Adirondack High Peaks Trail Status - as of 9/16/2011

Full-resolution PDF here: Adirondack High Peaks Trail Map

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