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To get the trout, get the gear
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Apr
25
2017
Ah, spring in the Adirondacks. Everyone loves it, and for good reason. The sun gains strength, the forest is warm and bright, and the streams and ponds are breaking free of their ice.That's the key thought for safety on the water. Basically, it is remembering that our water bodies have barely melted.For many anglers, the rush of freed water whispers "trout season." These fighting fish love the... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:spring, Outerwear, gear, Fishing, Family Fun, Equipment
Adirondack Paddling, Choosing the Right Paddle
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Jul
08
2014
Adirondack PaddlingSizing up the right paddleWhen it comes to buying gear for your paddling adventure there are some things that are very important to realize, and special steps that should be taken to get the appropriate gear for your time on the water. Below I would like to share with you a few important steps when purchasing the right equipment more importantly sizing yourself for a paddle. Be... [Read More]
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Author:Spencer Morrissey
Categories:Outdoor Recreation, gear, Fishing, Fall, Equipment, Summer, spring, Paddling
Adirondack Paddling - Choosing The Right Boat
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Jul
08
2014
Adirondack PaddlingChoosing the right boat for canoeing & kayakingBoat lengthIf you are just getting into canoeing or kayaking first you need to decide where you will be paddling the most, but not to limit yourself either. First off, will you be navigating rivers with tight oxbows and narrow passages? Will you be on small ponds and lakes? Will you venture off onto larger lakes like the... [Read More]
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Author:Spencer Morrissey
Categories:Summer, spring, Paddling, Outdoor Recreation, gear, Fishing, Fall, Equipment
Snowshoe Shopping
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Dec
19
2013
How to choose the right snowshoeI enjoy many delightful spots based on the abundant wilderness in Saranac Lake. As my fall hiking got later and later into the holiday season, the decision to become a snowshoer, aka winter hiker, became an inevitable next “step.”Many sports seem to demand the equipment before we even get started. How can we canoe… without a canoe? Good luck pole vaulting without... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Winter, Snowshoeing, Shopping, Outdoor Recreation, gear, Family Fun, Equipment, Dog friendly
The scoop on trekking poles
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Oct
28
2013
I get this question a lot, “What’s the difference between this trekking pole and this one?” While trekking poles are relatively simple to use, they can be confusing to purchase. Not only are there several different brands out there to choose from, but you have key features like materials, basket size, suspension or no suspension, grip ergonomics, weight, etc., to choose from. What I would like to... [Read More]
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Author:Spencer Morrissey
Categories:gear

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