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Warning Signs

April 9th, 2007 · No Comments · News

Dangerous Road AheadRecent events on the Adirondack Northway have prompted much debate regarding personal vs. state responsibility on our public roadways. Joe posts pictures of the new signage leading to the system of roads involved in the James Kim tragedy. I propose we install one of these at every onramp entrance.

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Barefoot Hiking – Not recommended

September 22nd, 2006 · 2 Comments · Adirondack Life

I can’t resist making fun of these silly folks.

Fresh fall leaves, Mr. Guttmann said, are “crunchy and cool,” and mud is “black dough that squishes up between your toes.” Dennis Slattengren, a 60-year-old nudist who owns a vending machine route and who was at least wearing shorts for this trek, savored the texture of silt that has run onto concrete and partially dried — “like warm velvet,”

I’m sure he would savor the pain created by doing the Great Range barefoot. How about a barefoot 46, in all 4 seasons, from all 4 points of the compass? Ha!

If someone has to be rescued cuz they weren’t wearing shoes, should they be considered negligent?

Footloose and Boot Free: Barefoot Hiking

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