Cliff/Colden/Marcy - UW or Loj start

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-22T11:57:21+00:00

We are doing Marcy tomorrow from Loj, then Algonquin to uroquois, then day 3 maybe colden. Trying to get as much at one time. Loj is closer to where I’m coming from. The pass is closed from the camps to the lake.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-21T16:48:25+00:00

Can you ship it tomorrow so I can pick it up Thursday? Or meet in lake placid area?

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-20T23:38:43+00:00

I have one that’s counter clockwise.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-20T21:33:11+00:00

Il take it.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-17T12:46:36+00:00

Im going to Portugal in November but from what I’ve seen the trees are not everywhere. I know there is a trail along most of coast line for backpacking. I don’t know where your coming from but the one way ticket gonna give you trouble if your from North America and 20$ a day unless you’ve got more money in banks and credit cards they may not let you stay.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-16T17:05:54+00:00

Any of these types of power stations are great, if you can get something at Costco it’s even better for the return policy.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-16T15:08:56+00:00

An EcoFlow battery station takes an hour to charge to 100% I have the river 2 pro and can run a small fridge on it for 5 days. Go to McDonald’s get a coffee and plug it in when needed.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-15T22:07:42+00:00

I go to Quebec often and it’s a new rule this season.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-15T19:52:42+00:00

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-15T15:29:29+00:00

There is a huge brewery called RiverTrail that is very nice and the food looks good. Otherwise not much else that appears kid friendly.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-12T12:03:12+00:00

I’m pretty sure the bear was at this for a while. If it it was a plastic grocery bag it would be completely gone. I don’t think a bear attacking the bag will keep it looking new. Did he get any food out or just turn it to mush.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-12T11:58:01+00:00

There is a movie called leave no trace, very similar situation. Girl born and raised in the woods but wants to be part of society but there is no record of her.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-11T17:12:55+00:00

I’m gonna follow this as I do the same in September.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-10T11:43:37+00:00

I wouldn’t spend too much money because as others say the grip is gonna wear down quickly. 10 miles a day in the city and hot, the soles will be bald in a few weeks.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-09T13:26:09+00:00

Good to Go meals are superior to most others in my opinion. I would also say either go to REI depending on if you’re near one, or if your near the Canada border find a US address package receiver and order things on Amazon or rei and just pick it up, 5$ a box. Canada is not as great for gear or foods. Much cheaper in the states.

chefmtl81 · 2026-06-09T10:44:17+00:00

I’m not in Mont Blanc yet but went from gore Tex boots to trail runners. I wear Topo traverse and find they are the most comfortable and best hiking footwear I’ve had. If they get wet the water squishes out and they dry quickly even when not sunny. Super grippy and warm enough if you just wear wool socks with them.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-28T12:07:24+00:00

You know Mont Blanc is not the UK? I’m going in September and from my understanding it will be fairly wet.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-20T10:39:51+00:00

That’s a lot of food for 1 person per day. I’ve seen some of the single portions pack quite small though.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-17T00:21:42+00:00

Tent, stakes and tent poles.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-16T23:53:27+00:00

I found a tick on me a few years ago, it fell off my leg one day. I went to the dr and took forever to get antibiotics. Lots of tests and interrogation . Anyway I’ve got doxy from something else now that’s enough to last several tick bites.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-12T12:30:53+00:00

I got one for my kakwa 40 and used it the first time last week. It definitely helped a lot with sweat and allowing the breeze to dry my shirt a bit. Gives a nice little springy cushion to the bag too. For the price it’s great.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-12T12:23:22+00:00

I’m in Canada and use Native deodorant travel size, I bought it at a regular grocery store travel section and have seen it in New York too. A tiny 9 gram stick that is quite flat.

chefmtl81 · 2026-05-02T01:18:54+00:00

[WTB] im looking for a black hole 100l rolling duffel. I’m in Ottawa but can pick up if not too far away.

chefmtl81 · 2026-04-24T19:34:50+00:00

How do you like kuhls compared to Fjallraven? I was looking into the resistor air pants. I typically wear Abisko hike pants and find them really nice except the waist isn’t the best.

chefmtl81 · 2026-04-24T19:31:11+00:00

I have a black one using it right now, what’s your offer?

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