mardi 31 juillet 2018

Atop an Adirondack Mountain

Dawn of a new season...

Below is a link to some sequenced trail camera photos taken atop an Adirondack Mountain (~2700') over the past nine months (Nov 4 2017 - July 19, 2018). Pictures include seasonal changes, a wind storm blow down, bear, turkey, and deer foraging, urinating, defecating, and bedding. Fully racked and velvet bucks included.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rypScvL4LAd9RLHFA



Cousin's Appalachian Trail thru hike!

Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but I've just gotta brag! My cousin and his wife (60ish yo) are currently in New Jersey on their thru hike of the entire 2160 mile Appalachian Trail! They started in mid-March and aim to complete it by the end of September. I was able to visit with them at a family reunion in PA a couple of weeks ago. He said it has been on her bucket list and they started planning and obtaining/testing gear two years ago. They actually live in Michigan and he is retired from the Coast Guard and she is currently a part-time RN. They figure their endeavor is costing them about $2000 per month, which includes gear, food, hotels (once a week) etc. She is posting daily video reports on Facebook, so family and friends can keep tabs on them, and so she will have a record of their adventure. Lots more I could report, but I don't want to bore you.
So...how awesome is that!?!?


[News] Will Apple remove headphone jacks on upcoming iPad Pro models to make them smaller?



[Review] ASUS ZenFone 5Q review: Fighting for five

Costing just $20 less than the impressive ZenFone 5 and boasting quad cameras, we find out where exactly does the ZenFone 5Q fit in their lineup and if it's worth your time.

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RATINGS
  • Design : 7
  • Features : 7
  • User-Friendliness : 7
  • Performance : 7
  • Value : 6

THE GOOD
  • Good build quality
  • Great battery life
  • Full-featured camera
  • Triple-slot card tray (dual SIM + microSD)

THE BAD
  • Old version of Android
  • Mediocre display and loudspeaker
  • Unimpressive camera
  • Micro-USB port on a 2018 phone
  • RRP only $20 less than the ZenFone 5


View full story here...


lundi 30 juillet 2018

Deerland Lean-to

Hi All,

I was curious about the accessibility of the deerland lean-tos. Some friends and I will be traveling up late Thursday night and need an easy spot to stop off and camp while on the way to Lake Lila. My main concern is being able to find the lean-tos in the dark. We probably won't arriving till around 9pm.

Other suggestions along Rt. 30/28N would be welcome as well. I was debating stopping at South Pond, but again, I am wary that we could find the campsites via unofficial trails in the dark.

Or friends plan to rent canoes from a shop in Long Lake, so we need to stay overnight close to there.

Thanks in advance!


Atlas Snowshoes

For sale is a brand new (never used) pair of Atlas Co. snowhoes. These were made for Cabela's and are their Outfitter Series brand. They are 25" long and are rated for 170 to 200 lbs. Bindings included. $120 shipped. Pics available. PM with any questions.


Desk boredom

Started thinking steel. Gonna have to wait a while to see if they'll like a purple/white woven stone

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZXmzYf81FdSEUPKm6


dimanche 29 juillet 2018

ADK Paddle and Climb

Hi!

I'm trying to make a list of 'Paddle and Climb' peaks for Peakbagger.com, these would be peaks that would allow a paddle, then subsequent climb to get to the top of. Note that the paddle would not necessarily have to be a requirement for all peaks on the list, but some (e.g. Long Pond Mtn) would requite both modes of locomotion.

Thought it would make sense to reach out to this forum and the wealth of knowledgeable people on it to see if you would have any more you would recommend adding to the list. Unfortunately for some reason the Peakbagger website won't let me add Low's Ridge, but I think that it should be on there!

So far I have:

+ Whiteface
+ Kempshall
+ Ampersand
+ Saint Regis
+ Long Pond Mountain
+ Castle Rock
+ Frederica


http://www.peakbagger.com/list.aspx?...1570&cid=12228


Mountain Turkey's

Over the past 3-5 years I've been seeing more turkeys up around Lewey/Indian Lake and Jessup River area. I'm sure they have been migrating up along the route 30 corridor. I've even seen them up along the Perkins Clearing road which, to me, was just odd looking as the bird was walking/feeding in a bog/swampy area. I've always associated the turkey's habitat as being a hedge row, farm field, and highway/road shoulder area. So it was even odder to have come across this photo today from one of my trail cameras (which has been out since 11/17). Mind you this camera is on top of a small mountain on the eastern side of Indian Lake over 1.5 miles from route 30 "as the crow flies" across the lake body of water. Technically its in the Siamese Pond Wilderness Area if that makes any difference. I'm not complaining and I'm sure I can get use to seeing more of them in this area I frequent I just would not have suspected it.




samedi 28 juillet 2018

[News] Apple drops an update to fix throttling issues in new MacBook Pro notebooks

But does it work?

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[News] Thermaltake’s Riing Trio 12 RGB fans can be controlled with your voice

The Riing Trio 12 RGB fans support Amazon Alexa as well.

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Hi, good primitive car camping?

Looking for a pull up site, water, 100yd walk in at most...... Help?

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Hitting the trail in a couple days

Hi, everyone. I'm Tom from Delaware and I'm a new member here. I tried posting on the NPT Facebook page, but FB has put my account in limbo until they verify my identity. I joined FB specifically to ask questions on the NPT page and apparently that's suspicious. :rolleyes:

Anyway, my fiancee and I are hitting the NPT in just a couple days and I'm hoping for some words of wisdom from folks who know the trail. Our goal each day is to end up at a scenic tent-site (we won't be using the lean-tos) with swimming opportunities a plus. I have heard some sites are much better than others and I want to avoid hiking past one the morning after and wishing we had stayed there.

Any intel on current trail conditions (mud, bugs, high water) would also be greatly appreciated. Our planned itinerary is as follows - if my miles are way off, please let me know. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help!

Godfrey Rd. to Canary Pond: 9.5 miles
Canary Pond to Piseco (Irondequoit campground): 15.1 miles
Piseco to Spruce Lake (best tent site?): 11.2 miles
Spruce Lake to Cedar Lake (best tent site?): 11.9 miles
Cedar Lake to Wakely Dam and out: 10.4 miles

THANKS!

Tom


first snow

Lets keep this going....when will the first snow arrive...that we can use....your pick on where...enjoy


vendredi 27 juillet 2018

Crown Point History

Hey folks! I just put this together for the Facebook ADK history and folklore group. I figured there may be some interest here too.

Quick background: I work for the New York State Museum's Archaeology firm (Cultural Resource Survey Program website). There was fieldwork done at Crown Point by CRSP in 1978, 1984, 1992 and 2007 in preparation for various construction projects within the park.

A report was written in 2008 synthesizing the results of the 1992 and 2007 surveys. I was tasked with the historic context for that report so I took what I wrote and sort of smooshed it into this blog post.

Crown Point History

check it out if a like and have a great weekend.


Drive up campsites near Little Tupper?

I am driving from VT Sunday evening and need a drive up campsite near Little Tupper Lake. Right now I am looking at the pull off site by Boreas River on the Blue Ridge Road, but I understand there is one about a mile west on BRR from that pull off site that has more privacy? I think I found it, but not sure.

Ultimately I would like to get closer to LTL before calling it a night. Any suggestions?
Thanks!


jeudi 26 juillet 2018

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Schemes

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Schemes Helped Criminals Net Nearly $10 Million Last Year

Kaspersky Lab experts have exposed a relatively new fraudulent trend: the development of cryptocurrency is not only attracting investors, but also cyber-criminals seeking to boost their profits.

During the first half of 2018, Kaspersky Lab products blocked more than a hundred thousand triggers related to cryptocurrencies on fake exchanges and other sources. With each attempt, criminals have been trying to involve more and more unsuspecting users in fraudulent schemes.

The cryptocurrency phenomenon and the growth of a keen audience of cryptocurrency owners was never going to go unnoticed by cyber-criminals. To achieve their nefarious goals they typically use classical phishing techniques, however these often go beyond the ‘ordinary’ scenarios we have become familiar with.

By drawing inspiration from ICO (initial coin offering) investments and the free distribution of crypto coins, cyber criminals have been able to profit from both avid cryptocurrency owners and rookies alike.

Some of the most popular targets are ICO investors, who seek to invest their money in start-ups in the hope of gaining a profit in the future. For this group of people, cyber-criminals create fake web pages that simulate the sites of official ICO projects, or try to gain access to their contacts so they can send a phishing email with the number of an e-wallet for investors to send their cryptocurrency to.

The most successful attacks use well-known ICO projects. For example, by exploiting the Switcheo ICO using a proposal for the free distribution of coins, criminals stole more than $25,000 worth of cryptocurrency after spreading the link through a fake Twitter account.

Another example is the creation of phishing sites for the OmaseGo ICO project, which enabled scammers to earn more than $1.1m worth of the cryptocurrency. Of equally great interest among criminals were rumors surrounding the Telegram ICO, which resulted in the creation of hundreds of fake sites that were collecting "investments".

Another sought-after trend involves cryptocurrency giveaway scams. The method of choice involves requesting that victims send a small amount of cryptocurrency, in exchange for a much larger payout of the same currency in the future. Criminals have even used the social media accounts of well-known individuals, such as business magnate Elon Musk and the founder of Telegram messenger Pavel Durov.

By creating fake accounts or replying to tweets from legitimate users through fake accounts, criminals are able to confuse Twitter users into falling for the scam by clicking on replies from fraudulent accounts.

According to Kaspersky Lab’s rather rough estimates, criminals managed to earn more than 21,000 ETH (The Ether cryptocurrency, which uses blockchain generated by the Ethereum platform) or over $10m at the current exchange rate using the above described schemes over the past year. This sum doesn’t even take into account classic phishing attacks or examples involving the generation of individual addresses for each victim.

“The results of our research show that cyber-criminals are adept at keeping up to date and developing their resources to achieve the best possible results in cryptocurrency phishing. These new fraud schemes are based on simple social engineering methods, but stand out from common phishing attacks because they help criminals make millions of dollars. The success criminals have enjoyed suggests that they know how to exploit the human factor, which has always been one of the weakest links in cybersecurity, to capitalize on user behaviors,” – said Nadezhda Demidova, Lead web content analyst, Kaspersky Lab.

To protect their cryptocurrencies, Kaspersky Lab researchers advise users to follow a few simple rules:

• Remember that there is no such thing as a free lunch and treat offers that seem too tempting to be true with skepticism.

• Check official sources for information regarding the free distribution of cryptocurrencies. For example, if you see information about the distribution of coins on behalf of the recently hacked Binance blockchain ecosystem, go to the official source and clarify this information.

• Check if any third-parties are linked to the wallet transaction to which you plan to transfer your savings. One way of doing this is through block chain browsers such as etherscan.io or blockchain.info, which allow users to view detailed information about any cryptocurrency transaction and identify if the particular wallet may be dangerous.

• Always check the hyperlink addresses and data in the browser address bar. It should be, for example, “blockchain.info’, not “blackchaen.info”.

• Save the address of your e-wallet in a tab and access it from there – in order to avoid making a mistake in the address bar and accidentally going to the phishing site instead.

To learn more about development of cryptocurrency phishing, read our blogpost on Securelist.com.


No wake zones

Spent a few days in Fish Creek Ponds area at a friends camp. Did a bit of kayaking around the area. Either I am going crazy or most motorboat operators refused to observe and heed the "no wake" zones...more than once I was nearly swamped because of these cowboys. Not to mention shoreline erosion (I can imagine)or wildlife disturbance. My friend and his wife told me it is a common occurrence there. Many of the hot dogs just don't care. No wake means "NO WAKE" .... not just slow up a bit. I understand DEC was there last summer but would like to see them again. :gripe:


Colden Via Trap Dike

Hello Everyone,

Coming back down for the first time in years, I still want to get the Marcy checkmark but I read about Colden via Avalanche pass up the Dike and am stoked to try it out but...
I feel confident enough in my rock climbing/scrambling ability to be able to deal with the 2nd waterfall and then the slabs but I am bringing my girlfriend, she is a solid hiker but does not have any experience over 1500 feet. Now the responsible guide in me says that I should probably just stick to Marcy but the seeker in me really wants to do something that requires a bit more focus, if you will. I feel like she could do it but at the same time I haven't hiked with her in this type of environment. We did switchbacks in Hawaii and it was a piece of cake, she has the fitness to do it but I am just not sure on her technical ability for something like this.
I could bring rope and belay and tie off as we go up the slab as it does look truly steep.

Everyone here has been very helpful in the past and offered solid advice. And yes I know...if in doubt just don't do it would be your best advice but I am asking for your advice as if I was to do this with her. I am still undecided and honestly looking at leaning more to just taking the walk up to marcy, but it just looks so amazing not to try it!

What do you think?


Hiking to Owls Head

Does anyone know if you can get to Owls Head directly from the Forked Lake campground, or maybe buttermilk (?) falls? And assuming so, how long that hike would be? we'll be at Forked Lake next week, hoping to not use the car. thanks a lot, Adam


Cell service in the Tongue Range?

I almost feel ridiculous for asking, but is there likely to be cell service in the Tongue Mountain Range (LG), particularly Verizon? I've got two weeks of on-call with work ahead of me, but would still like to do a weekend loop there next weekend anyway. The Tongue Range seemed the most likely back country backpacking loop to still be close enough to civilization to have service...


PowerGhost

PowerGhost: new fileless crypto-miner targets corporate networks across the world

Kaspersky Lab researchers have found a new crypto-currency miner – PowerGhost – which has hit corporate networks in several regions, mostly in Latin America. This is the latest in a worrying trend of cybercriminals increasingly using miners in targeted attacks, in their pursuit of money. As this trend grows, enterprises will be put at risk, as miners sabotage and slow down their computer networks, damaging overall business processes and lining their own pockets in the process.

Crypto-currency miners are a hot cybersecurity topic right now. This specialist “mining” software creates new coins by using the computing power of a victim PC and mobile devices. Malicious miners do so at the expense of other users, capitalizing on the power of their computers and devices without their knowledge. The threat has sky rocketed in recent times, replacing ransomware as the main type of malicious software, as previous Kaspersky Lab research has shown.

However, the emergence of PowerGhost adds a new dimension to the trend. It demonstrates that malicious miner developers are shifting to targeted attacks to make more money, as Kaspersky Lab researchers had previously predicted.

PowerGhost is distributed within corporate networks, infecting both workstations and servers. The main victims of this attack so far have been corporate users in Brazil, Colombia, India, and Turkey. Interestingly enough, PowerGhost uses multiple fileless techniques to discreetly gain a foothold in corporate networks – meaning that the miner does not store its body directly onto a disk, increasing the complexity of its detection and remediation.

Machine infection occurs remotely through exploits or remote administration tools. When the machine is infected, the main body of the miner is downloaded and run without being stored on the hard disk. Once this has happened, cybercriminals can arrange for the miner to automatically update, spread within the network, and launch the crypto-mining process.

“PowerGhost attacks on businesses, for the purpose of installing miners, raise new concerns about crypto-mining software. The miner we examined indicates that targeting users is not enough - cybercriminals are now turning their attention to enterprises too. And this makes crypto-currency mining a threat to the business community,” said Vladas Bulavas, malware analyst at Kaspersky Lab.

Kaspersky Lab products detect the threat as
• PDM:Trojan.Win32.Generic
• PDM:Exploit.Win32.Generic
• HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic
• not-a-virus:HEUR:RiskTool.Win32.BitMiner.gen

To reduce the risk of infection with miners, users are advised to:

1. Always keep software updated on all the devices you use. To prevent miners from exploiting vulnerabilities, use tools that can automatically detect vulnerabilities and download and install patches.

2. Don’t overlook less obvious targets, such as queue management systems, POS terminals, and even vending machines. Such equipment can also be hijacked to mine cryptocurrency.

3. Use a dedicated security solution that is empowered with application control, behaviour detection, and exploit prevention components that monitor the suspicious actions of applications and block malicious file executions. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business includes these functions.

4. To protect the corporate environment, educate your employees and IT teams, keep sensitive data separate, and restrict access.


Printers, eSport and cryptocurrencies

New Kaspersky Lab DDoS Intelligence quarterly report combines them all

Kaspersky Lab has published its report on botnet-assisted DDoS attacks for the second quarter of 2018. Over the last three months, the company’s experts have observed cybercriminals recall old vulnerabilities, make use of cameras and printers for DDoS attacks, expand their list of victims and monetize their efforts using cryptocurrency.

In the second quarter of 2018, DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries. For the first time in the history of DDoS Intelligence reports, Hong Kong found itself among the top three most attacked countries, coming second: its share increased fivefold and accounted for 17% of all botnet-assisted DDoS attacks.

China and the US remained first and third respectively, while South Korea slid down to fourth. The most attacked resources in Hong Kong were hosting services and cloud computing platforms. Interestingly, the second quarter saw Hong Kong replaced by Vietnam in the top 10 rating of countries hosting the most active C&C servers.

The US, meanwhile, became leader of this rating, accounting for almost half (45%) of all active botnet C&C servers during the reporting period.

Activity by Windows-based DDoS botnets decreased almost sevenfold, while the activity of Linux-based botnets grew by 25%. This resulted in Linux bots accounting for 95% of all DDoS attacks in the quarter, which also caused a sharp increase in the share of SYN flood attacks – up from 57% to 80%.

During the reporting period, cybercriminals delved deep into the past and started using some very old vulnerabilities in their attacks. For example, experts reported DDoS attacks involving a vulnerability in the Universal Plug-and-Play protocol known since 2001, while the Kaspersky DDoS Protection team observed an attack organized using a vulnerability in the CHARGEN protocol that was described as far back as 1983. Despite the considerable length of service and the protocol’s limited scope, many open CHARGEN servers can be found on the internet. They are mostly printers and copiers.

However, the mastering of old techniques has not prevented cybercriminals from creating new botnets. For example, in Japan 50,000 video surveillance cameras were used to carry out DDoS attacks.

One of the most popular methods of monetizing DDoS attacks remains the targeting of cryptocurrencies and currency exchanges. A typical case is that of Verge cryptocurrency which saw hackers attack some mining pools and steal 35 million XVGs in the ensuing confusion.
Gaming platforms continue to be targeted as well, particularly during eSports tournaments.

Moreover, according to Kaspersky Lab, DDoS attacks affect not only game servers (which is often done to extort a ransom in return for not disrupting the competition) but also the gamers themselves who connect from their own platforms. An organized DDoS attack on a team’s key players can easily result in that team losing and being eliminated from a tournament. Cybercriminals use similar tactics to monetize attacks on the streamer market – channels streaming broadcasts of video games. Competition in this segment is intense, and by using DDoS attacks cybercriminals can interfere with online broadcasts and, consequently, a streamer’s earnings.

There can be different motives for DDoS attacks – political or social protest, personal revenge, competition. However, in most cases they are used to make money, which is why cybercriminals usually attack those companies and services where big money is made. DDoS attacks can be used as a smokescreen to steal money or to demand a ransom for calling off an attack. The sums of money gained as a result of extortion or theft can amount to tens or hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars. In that context, protection against DDoS attacks looks like a very good investment,” comments Alexey Kiselev, Project Manager on the Kaspersky DDoS Protection team.

Kaspersky DDoS Protection combines Kaspersky Lab’s extensive expertise in combating cyberthreats and the company’s unique in-house developments. The solution protects against all types of DDoS attacks regardless of their complexity, strength or duration.


mercredi 25 juillet 2018

Advice on buying a used cedar strip canoe

I’m going to be looking at a cedar strip canoe tomorrow. Not sure on the make or age but it looks okay. Besides for obvious damage, rot and cracks what should I be looking for?

I’m not too worried about the outer finish and the glass on the bottom as I am an Autobody tech and work on fiberglass periodically. But I would greatly appreciate any insight!


mardi 24 juillet 2018

Adirondack Paddling T-shirts



The Other 54, 3rd Edition, by Spencer Morrissey

Spencer Morrissey's 3rd edition is being published by the BookStore Plus in Lake Placid. Stated to be available in August and available for pre-order now. Thanks, Spencer!

https://www.thebookstoreplus.com/pro...54-3rd-edition


no snow

just to let everyone know...there is no snow or in the forcast....will keep you posted...thanks


lundi 23 juillet 2018

The Lake Store at Indian Lake is closed

I didn't realize it till a few days ago when I ran across an article stating that it had closed at the end of the 2017 season. I had stopped there a few times, twice by bicycle and once by canoe, and it was a nice place. It was fun to be able to go grocery shopping by water. I had planned to paddle over there in August during my camping trip but I'll just make sure I have all I need before I get to the lake. I just figured I should post something in case anyone else was planning to go there and didn't know it is no longer open.
Zach


Railroad Tracks in the St Regis Canoe Area

Hello. Does anyone know if it is legal /acceptable to walk on the railroad tracks? There looks to be plenty of remote areas that could be fun to explore. thanks!


dimanche 22 juillet 2018

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samedi 21 juillet 2018

Need some recommendations

I've got some ideas in my head, but I suck when it comes to creativity so I figured I would see if anyone has anything to add

Sadly, our old boy Sarge, a rotty/lab mix is no longer with us. I was given a bag of his hair with a request to put together a shadow box type thing with some flies made out of his hair. I am going to sand and finish some drift wood, have my buddy tumble and polish some rocks and put something together.

What I am looking for are some fly recommendations for display purposes. I think i am going to make some buggy looking stones, and a couple small mayfly nymphs, but I'd also like to incorporate a few others that just plain look nice. Fish catching is of zero concern. If anyone has a name or a photo, or a photo of a similar project that they've done or seen it'd be greatly appreciated. Will be a fun and a little bit of a sad project, but I want to nail it.


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vendredi 20 juillet 2018

Found; pair of glasses

Pair of glasses in a gray Bulova hard case with blue Shaquille O'neal wiping cloth on Girard Sugarbush - Pine Orchard Trail in Wlicox Lake Wild Forest. Email me at badtts@gmail.com


Vermont Canoe Little Tupper 12

For those who might have had the opportunity to check one of these out, how would it compare to the same sized Hornbeck/PlacidBoatWorks/Swift of a similar size? There doesn't seem to be much out there on it as far as reviews or comparisons. I am in the 'researching phase' of deciding which will work for me, (I'm leaning toward the swift 13.6), but I saw one of these pop up for sale and I'm curious what the general opinion is on them. Thanks!


jeudi 19 juillet 2018

Data for Nothing

Data for Nothing: Fraudsters Use Fake Gift Cards to Lure Consumers into Handing Over Personal Data


Kaspersky Lab experts have discovered the distribution of an unusual fraudulent scheme that tricks users into parting with their time and their data, for no return.

By creating fake websites for the free generation of gift cards, cybercriminals are able to “sell” users’ data to third party partner sites, to which they redirect victims.

While industry and law enforcement agencies from around the world are busy fighting against cybercrime, criminals themselves are constantly looking for new ways of earning money – other than just malware. Offering something valuable free of charge is always an enticing piece of marketing, and criminals can take advantage of this.

Websites that offer customers the option of freely generating gift cards for well-known companies - like iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, or Steam - are nothing new. For example, legitimate apps like Tokenfire and Swagbucks buy card codes from vendors, to then give them to clients as a reward for certain activities. Criminals have apparently recognized the popularity of such websites and have decided to deceive users using a simple algorithm.

When on the fake site, the user is asked to select the gift card he/she wants in order to receive the code. After that, the fraudulent mechanism is set in motion. To get the generated code, however, the user needs to prove that he/she is not a robot.

To do this, the user has to follow the suggested link and complete various tasks, the number and type of which are determined by the partner network to which the user is redirected. For example, he/she may be asked to fill in a form, leave a phone number or email address, subscribe to a paid SMS-message, install adware, and so on.

The result is predictable: either victims get tired of doing endless tasks, or they finally get the useless code. The earnings for criminals range from a few cents per every click on a desired link, to several dozen dollars for filling in a form or subscribing to paid services.

Thus, the criminals make a profit virtually for nothing, getting paid from the user’s actions on the websites of third-party partners, who, for their part, also benefit by getting access to personal data which can be used for private purposes.

The success of these new fraud schemes is based on criminals exploiting the drive of users to get something for free. However, at best they will spend hours of personal time doing worthless tasks, and at worst - lose money without receiving anything in return. So, if you want to get your hands on a free gift card, try to earn it on legal and trustworthy sites,” – said Lyubov Nikolenko, web content analyst, Kaspersky Lab.

To avoid falling for cybercriminals’ fraudulent schemes and losing personal data, Kaspersky Lab researchers suggest that users follow a few simple rules:

• Remember that there is no such thing as a free lunch and always treat offers that seem too tempting to be true with skepticism.

• Check the HTTPS connection and domain name when you open a webpage. This is especially important when you are using websites which contain sensitive data – such as sites for online banking, online shops, email, social media sites etc.

• Never share your sensitive data, such as logins and passwords, bank card data etc., with a third party. Official companies will never ask for data like this via email.
• Do not spread questionable links among your friends.

• Check with the company if it really is giving out gift codes, and whether the site is its official partner. To do this, contact the official support service by reaching out on the official website of the company.

• Use a reliable security solution with behavior-based anti-phishing technologies to detect and block spam and phishing attacks, such as Kaspersky Total Security, which blocks fake gift card sites.


Kaspersky Security for Mobile

Kaspersky Lab Boosts Mobile Threat Defense with Renewed Kaspersky Security for Mobile

Smartphones have long been just as important for businesses as PCs or laptops, with employees in every fifth enterprise accessing corporate intellectual property using their personal mobile devices and tablets. However, with this increasing workforce mobility comes a growing risk of cyberthreats: according to Kaspersky Lab, 42 million attack attempts on mobile devices were registered in 2017.

Business today therefore need to not only manage corporate mobility, but also make sure that devices and the sensitive data stored on them are secured from advanced threats in real time. To help customers meet this challenge, Kaspersky Lab has updated Kaspersky Security for Mobile – its Mobile Threat Defense solution that provides control, visibility and corporate data security on Android and iOS devices.

MDM and EMM solutions provide organizations with the ability to control the access to corporate documents and to manage device configurations, while providing employees with an efficient mobile experience. These solutions protect corporate data from leakage in case a device is lost or stolen.

However, they cannot generally defend against advanced threats, such as cyberespionage apps that are able to collect and send corporate information from the device to criminals – Skygofree has been doing this since 2014, for example. Using this Trojan, attackers can remotely manage the device without the owner’s knowledge, eavesdropping on surrounding conversations and noise when an infected device enters a specified location.

While the quantity of such threats is rising – in the second quarter of this year, 33% more mobile users were attacked compared to the first quarter of 2018 – organizations need an additional layer of protection for their mobile appliances that can detect anomalies in the behavior of devices and apps, detect vulnerabilities and prevent infections of both known and unknown malware.

To take mobile cybersecurity management to a new level, Kaspersky Lab presents a reinvented product — Kaspersky Security for Mobile. This is a Mobile Threat Defense solution which combines protection against malware and the security management of all connected mobile devices, with the ability to integrate with 3rd party EMM-platforms.

Advanced Anti-Malware protection with high level of manageability
The functionality of Kaspersky Security for Mobile includes key MTD functions related to threat prevention, detection and remediation. Advanced Anti-Malware detects mobile devices’ activity and prevents known and new sophisticated threats by using ML-assisted techniques and cloud-based threat intelligence.

Network-level security is provided with app and web traffic control, as well as anti-phishing and anti-spam tools that help a cybersecurity administrator be sure that only legitimate data reaches employee smartphones or tablets. The solution can also detect privilege escalation in the event that a smartphone is jailbroken or rooted.

Kaspersky Security for Mobile allows IT security teams to configure and control security management on Android and iOS devices. It integrates with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, iOS MDM and Samsung KNOX™ platforms, so they can create additional policies and restrict, for example, device access to public Wi-Fi networks or use of the camera in an organization.

Kaspersky Security for Android is also compatible with EMM solutions from various vendors including VMware AirWatch and MobileIron. With this integration, IT teams can configure security on devices that are managed from a single EMM platform. As a result, organizations can manage the mobile workspace and applications with high levels of cybersecurity.

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Newcomb Lake/Moose Pond canoes?

Last time I hauled my boat to Newcomb lake I was surprised to that the boat house had canoes sitting in it. Are they available for public use?
If I hike to Moose Pond instead are there any canoes stashed there?
I do not support stashing canoes, but I will definitely use one if it is there.

Thanks!


High Falls/Cat mountain loop

thinking of hiking this... anyone been there lately? how bad are the bugs? busy area?
Lots of muck to worry about?
I've never been to this region of the ADK so any info is much appreciated!
:)
thanks


[Review] TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review: A mesh networking system for smart homes

[IMGALIGN=right]http://www.hardwarezone.com.my/files/content/2018/07/tplink-thumb.jpg[/IMGALIGN]TP-Link's latest mesh networking system melds a tri-band mesh network with a smart home hub. How does it perform?

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RATINGS
  • Design : 9
  • Features : 8.5
  • Performance : 8
  • Value : 8.5


THE GOOD
  • Easy to setup
  • Unobtrusive, compact design
  • Good range
  • True mesh networking topology
  • Acts as a smart home hub
  • Good value, more affordable than rivals


THE BAD
  • Uplink performance generally poor
  • Limited networking features
  • Limited physical ports
  • USB port disabled for now



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mercredi 18 juillet 2018

4000' peaks not a 46'r ?

Are there any peaks over 4000' that are not included as a 46'r?

Or just the reverse.....any under 4k and included as a 46'r?


Old Loggers Path backpack

https://endlessmountains.wordpress.c...ath-july-2018/

I recently backpacked the 28 mile Old Loggers Path, a classic loop in PA. The trail featured great views, some waterfalls, large boulders, and two new shelters. One shelter is at Sprout Point, near the view, and the other is at Doe Run. The trail is often well-graded, not too rocky, and provides a perfect mix of moderate terrain. Rock Run, as always, was beautiful with its bedrocks chasms, cascades, and aquamarine pools.

















Whitewater

Have recently returned from a trip through the Hudson River Gorge with my family, using the Adirondack Rafting Company in Indian Lake.

Was wondering if anybody can give me some good info on other whitewater sites in the ADKs (for a family) and also provide recommendations on reputable guides/outfitters.

We have been coming up to the ADKs since the 70s, over a few generations, and never have been whitewater rafting. Needless to say, we had a blast and are looking for some other suggestions.


Second Pond

Hello,

In the latest installment of the series, "Pooches by a Pond", I found myself and two of my loyal canine companions heading to Second Pond, in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness

Last Monday was predicted to be hot and sticky and it did not disappoint. So I chose a deep woods hike to avoid the worst of the sun. The trail head was well marked and easy to find and the trail easy to follow. Once again, we had the woods to ourselves.

Just a short distance from the start, we were able to admire this pretty beaver pond (photo 1) and a nice, sturdy log bridge over its outlet. (photo 2) We saw many interesting plants along the way including these shelf mushrooms (photo 3) and this plant with gorgeous blue berries. (photo 4) Does anyone know the name of this plant? Unfortunately, we did encounter copious amounts of stinging nettle and I was only wearing shorts. (I prefer to call it Devil's Torture.) It truly became nearly unbearable. I got about 3/4 of the way to the pond and seriously considered turning around. But I knew the dogs would love the pond and I didn't want to be a baby, so we continued.

We finally reached the pond and the dogs were happy to go in for a refreshing dip. The views are limited at the end of the trail, but I did find a nice rock on the shore where I could sit and enjoy my lunch. Silly and Vigor were kind enough to pose for a picture on the rock. (photo 5) The spot feels very remote. The tiny island is very picturesque. There was a loon a ways out on the pond, doing what loons do. But it was too far away for me to get a good picture.

I stayed longer than usual, because I was dreading the walk back in the heat and those &#!!! nettles. Then I decided to pull a MacGyver to see if there was some way I could protect my legs. I sorted thru my pack and found my little plastic emergency rain poncho. I've carried it for years but I had never used it. I had forgotten I even had it. I managed to fashion it into a skirt that hung from my waist down to just above my boots. I'm sure it looked goofy, but it worked like a charm. The walk back to the car was much more pleasant as a result. That poncho purchase may have been the best $1.00 I ever spent!!

Not a bad way to spend a hot Monday afternoon. This is another place I intend to explore on snowshoes one day.

Where to go next? Hmmmmm.....

Kath

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mardi 17 juillet 2018

Long Pond with kids and grandkids

MDB and I, along with our son and his GF headed up 1st on Friday.
We saw 58Rover's Rover in the parking lot, but didn't run into him.
Campsite number did not natch the most recent DEC published data...By lunch time on a Friday, we were lucky to get a site!

After setting up the tent, we paddled to the NW bay, ditched our boats and climbed Long Pond Mt. It was very hot and steamy that day, but everyone enjoyed the climb. Views from the top were a bit hazy, and it's sure getting grown in up top, even the other viewing spot.
We had a little rain overnight and the next morning, but the paddle in to Pink and Little Pink was beautiful with all the flowers in bloom.
Then we went back to the put in to meet up with our daughter, SIL and the grandkids. They caught a few nice smallmouths, and they forgot half of their food!
Saturday night was wonderfully dark with clear skies. Next day we again paddled to Pink...everyone agreed it's a pretty spot.
Even met a family from Belgium!











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White Brook and Koerber Falls-SGL 57

https://endlessmountains.wordpress.c...-falls-sgl-57/

The other week I went on an after work hike to two beautiful waterfalls in SGL 57, White Brook and Koerber Falls. Thanks to a fairly wet spring, both were running. It was nice to see these falls in the summer, surrounded by green, instead of bare trees, snow, and ice, which is when I usually hike SGL 57.











Floodwood Mountain

I will be camping on Floodwood Pond in the next few weeks and am looking at day hike options in the area. From the map, Floodwood Mountain looks like it could be a good option. Can anyone comment with first hand information about this hike? The information I have seen is many years old. Are there views? Accessibility could also be an issue? Also, any suggestions for other hikes in the area would be appreciated. I've hiked Long Pond Mt a few times and it's a great hike but I'll have a heavy canoe so we won't be portaging to Long Pond.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge shared.


Fishing the West Canada Lakes

I am planning a trip into the West Canada Lakes in August (French Louie loop). I want to do some (Tenkara) fly fishing while there and I am considering bringing in my pack raft. I don't know what to expect in terms of fishing and would be interested in your thoughts, advice and tips on this and whether having the pack raft would be advantageous. I will have 6-8 days if I want them. Thanks!


lundi 16 juillet 2018

[News] On World Emoji Day, Apple announces 60 new emojis that will be coming with iOS 12

Imagine all the fun you could have with these new emojis.

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[News] On World Emoji Day, Apple announces 60 new emojis that will be coming with iOS 12

Imagine all the fun you could have with these new emojis.

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[Article] Samsung Galaxy Note9: Everything we know so far

Samsung is holding the Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event on 9th August in New York City. Here's what we expect Samsung to announce on that day.

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No Other Options (Rock Pond Tragedy)

Just passing along this story I read today about a first hand account of the fatal incident that occurred at Rock Pond near Putnam Pond this past spring...
So sad! My condolences to Lynn’s friends & family.

https://www.overthereef.com/no-other-options/


West Canada Lake 3k Peaks

Three hikers began at the Pillsbury TH and hiked in to West Lake. We hoped to use the Lean-to but 2 (newbie?) youngsters from the 'Cuse had completely overtaken it and showed no signs ( or understanding) of moving over. We were good with that and set up a small tent. Then we hit the swimming rocks for a few hours. Pure paradise. Following said paradise we re-hydrated Jaffe's Gruyère Pasta that I bonified with copious bacon and washed it down with excellent wine before hitting the sack at 7:30.

Next morning, after the pitter-patter of rain on the tent we were underway at 7:30 for a tetrad of 3k peaks. We spent 8 hours doing 4 peaks to the north of West Lake, including Kitty Cobble and West Lake Peak. We then resumed the swimming, sunning, eating and wine tasting endeavors from the day before. I continued to serenade my partners and the loons with my flute.

Next morning we packed up and dropped weight in the South Lake LT and aimed ourselves towards Northrup Peak. We chose to whack along the south shore of South and this proved to be very difficult with Witch Hobble, blowdown, swamps, extreme deer fly events and severe heat. Nevertheless, we made it to the top of Northrup after 150 minutes of whacking. Never had any of us seen, heard or been bitten by so many flies, ever, ever, in our entire lives. The heat was also a force to be reckoned with , especially crossing the swamps in the blazing sun, while the frenzied deer flies had their way with our tender flesh. (fave biting spot: on our backs between the pack and the shoulder blades: ouch!)

No sooner had we made the summit of Northrup than we heard a human voice cry out, "Hello!" It was our good friend Gérald, who had ascended by a different route. Talk about amazing! It was Gérald's 774th summit from the 777 list. We chatted a bit while swatting flies and then we got out of there.

Back at the South Lake L-T we went for a swim, organized our gear and then we hiked 10 miles back to the Pillsbury TH.
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Moose River Plains Fishing

I plan to head to the Moose River Plains for some car camping quite soon and would like some basic fishing guidance. Of course, I wouldn't dream of asking any strangers to disclose personal information. What I need is a start. Laugh or scoff if you like, but I am not an angler, compleat or otherwise. The odd part is that I have always wanted to be one. I even subscribed to The In Fisherman in the 80's.

There is quite a bit to this story that is just as absurd but bottom line is I have a chance to spend some time with my 14 year old son and I'd like to give this a go. He is a great kid, not typical at all, he is "on the spectrum" and we never now what is going take with him. I'd like to set him up for success as much as possible, but clearly, I need help.


dimanche 15 juillet 2018

Found - Watch on Kilburn

Found a decent watch on Kilburn in the Sentinel Range. PM to identify and claim.


Slide-Kilburn-Sentinel-Stewart Traverse--Linking the Monsters

The link to the trip report for the Sentinel Linkage is located here on the sister forum: http://www.adkhighpeaks.com/forums/f...g-the-monsters


samedi 14 juillet 2018

Middle Branch

Does anyone have any reports on the fishing?


vendredi 13 juillet 2018

Kibby Pond

Hello All,

On this lovely summer day, I decided to take the dogs and head to Kibby Pond. It's another hike I have wanted to do for years. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. The trail head is only about 40 min from me.

The access to the trail head parking is a little hard to see from the road. We had the place to ourselves. (Photo 1) The creek at the beginning of the hike was an easy rock hop. (Photo 2) I heard so many birds and there were lots of colorful wildflowers in bloom. (Photos 3 & 4) The dogs showed me there was more than one way to navigate a log. (Photo 5) After a bit of huffing and puffing, I reached my destination. Such a peaceful setting. (Photo 6)

I found a nice rock which made for a great lunch spot. (Photo 7) and the dogs enjoyed the opportunity to cool off in the lake. (Photo 8) It's a pretty good life for a dog, I think.:-)

This really was an enjoyable outing. Just enough elevation gain to get the heart and lungs working a bit, but not so long that it takes the whole day. We will return to this place often.

Kath

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jeudi 12 juillet 2018

Mobile apps watching and tracking

Concerns on the rise about mobile apps watching and tracking users, finds Kaspersky Lab

The monitoring capabilities of mobile apps are becoming a concern for users, many of whom are worried that the apps on their connected devices might be able track them down, watch what they’re doing, or share their data. But these dangers could be easily averted by putting some simple security measures in place, warns cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky Lab.

There are rising concerns among consumers about just how much of their Internet activity is being watched, or whether they are traceable through their online footprint. Kaspersky Lab has found, for example, that 61% of people are uncomfortable with sharing their location information with websites and applications – a figure that has risen significantly from 39% in 2016.

Furthermore, around half (56%) are very concerned that someone can see everything they do or watch on their device and a similar figure (50%) fear that someone could track them down using geolocation information from their device.

These concerns are well-founded. Kaspersky Lab experts have found that apps can not only access a huge amount of data (such as crucial details about where users are, information about their contacts, activities and so on), but they also often work in the background without users knowing.

According to the research, 83% of Android apps have access to their owners’ sensitive data, and 96% of Android apps can launch without consent. Nevertheless, worries about this access can be averted with some simple security measures.

But people are avoiding the data safety or privacy measures that could help put their minds at ease – for example, about half of people (47%) admit they don’t check the permissions of their preinstalled mobile apps on their Android and iOS devices, and one-in-five (21%) don’t check permissions when downloading or installing new apps onto their mobile devices. Because of this, mobile users are increasingly concerned, but remain unprotected from potential data leakage.

Dmitry Aleshin, VP for Product Marketing, Kaspersky Lab said, “Apps have become an important part of our day-to-day lives. We use them for everything – from editing photos to updating our social media accounts, or from playing games to booking a table at a restaurant. But this research shows that despite our love for apps, we don’t necessarily trust them.
While people are certainly becoming more switched on about their apps tracking their online activity, they aren’t necessarily putting measures in place to protect themselves from any potential problems. That’s where we can help give users peace of mind. Our products are designed specifically to help people get on with their digital lives – and enjoy all the Internet has to offer without having to worry.


Kaspersky Lab can protect users from unwanted mobile app activity. For example, Kaspersky Internet Security for Android protects users’ mobile devices from potentially harmful mobile apps which can access personal data for malicious purposes. In addition, Kaspersky Battery Life analyzes all applications on the user’s device and identifies those that are working in the background and consuming device energy, allowing users to stop these "battery gluttons" with one touch.


Lake Lila -Paradise Lost !!

After a string of very memorable trips to Lake Lila over the last 20 plus years, I just returned from one I would like to forget. I knew that sooner or later this gem would be found by the most undesirable “campers”. The one night we we awakened by the sounds of fireworks, M80s?( large and small) which continued until almost 2 AM. The following morning they were giving each other wake up calls with smaller firecrackers. Speaking with other campers, this went on for 3 nights. One couple that had been tripping there for 25 years was forced to leave. From what I gather , a Ranger finally read them the riot act. The sad part is that resources had to be pulled from a missing persons search in the area to scold these children.


mercredi 11 juillet 2018

Portable Hard Drive review

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mardi 10 juillet 2018

Lake Lila under the Stars

Wonderful overnight at Lake Lila to watch the stars. I had some client work in Saranac / Lake Placid / Tupper on Friday, so I planned to spend some time at Lila.

I was traveling lite, no canoe, no camping gear - just some snacks, camera gear, too few layers, camp chair and my summer weight sleeping bag. I walked in around 6pm, looking for a spot on the northern shore to setup for an evening of star gazing. I scouted a few spots, hoping to find campsite 5 from the road, and ended up at the western edge of the lake. I found a great beach, but as I climbed out of the woods there were some folks setting up having arrived by canoe a few minutes before me. I backtracked on the road and eventually got a glimpse of lovely beach through the trees and bushwhacked to the water, stumbling right into 5.

I staked out the site and beach, and then setup my camera, chair and tarp.

Lake Lila iPhone snaps by Mike, on Flickr

Snacks, and then the waiting game began.

Lake Lila iPhone snaps by Mike, on Flickr

Quiet:

Still, Lake Lila by Mike, on Flickr

Pastel:

Pastel, Lake Lila by Mike, on Flickr

Twilight:

Twilight, Stars by Mike, on Flickr

The bugs were intense. I wrapped myself in my summer bag and all the layers I had. It sounded like there were hundreds of people in the woods running window fans. Eventually it cooled enough that the bugs subsided, the bats stopped flitting about, and I was left with the sky, quiet, and a bit cold.



Test Shot, waiting for the Earth to rotate a bit more:

Lake Lila Milky Way (test shot) by Mike, on Flickr

Milky Way:

Milky Way, Lake Lila (v1) by Mike, on Flickr


I have another set of sky images that I'm processing of the Milky Way. Lots of learning... I packed up at about 2:30, walked back to the car, took a nap in the hatchback, and made it back to Vermont for breakfast. A good couple of days.

When I was at Tupper I photographed one of my clients projects, the new bandstand (unfinished):

Timber Frame, Star Trails (cool edit) by Mike, on Flickr


Wakely Mountain

DEC Announces Completion of Wakely Mountain Fire Tower Repairs


Fire Tower and Trail to Mountain Summit Now Again Open to Public

Supports Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with Nature

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that repairs to the Wakely Mountain Fire Tower are complete. The public can once again hike to the summit of the mountain, climb the fire tower, and enjoy the 360° panoramic views of the central Adirondacks from the cab of the tower. The improvements are a part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Adventure NY Initiative to connect more New Yorkers with nature.

Located in the Wakely Mountain Primitive Area in Hamilton County, the 70-foot tall Wakely Mountain Fire Tower is the tallest fire tower in the Adirondacks. The fire tower was damaged by winds during the winter of 2017, making it unsafe and in danger of toppling over. DEC closed the fire tower and the trail up the mountain for public safety reasons until repairs could be completed.

A DEC crew and the project's contractor - Vanna Constructions of Saranac Lake, NY, spent eight days on the mountain summit replacing all four concrete footings and installing new hardware and fasteners, examining and tightening all nuts and bolts on the structure, removing guy wires, and installing a new roof.

In addition, trees and brush were cut back around the helipad and the trail was brushed out. DEC Forest Rangers, New York State Police Aviation Unit, and Student Conservation Association Backcountry Stewards provided assistance.

The fire tower was constructed in 1916, replacing a wooden fire tower constructed in 1911. The AerMotor Model # LL‐25 tower is listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. It is one of four fire towers of this model that remain standing today, and the only one with a portion of the original steel ladder still attached to the tower structure. The fire tower was staffed and used for fire observation until 1988.

The repair project cost $47,500 and was funded through NY Works Infrastructure funding.

Under Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY initiative, DEC is making strategic investments to expand access to healthy, active outdoor recreation, connect more New Yorkers and visitors to nature and the outdoors, protect natural resources, and boost local economies. This initiative supports the completion of more than 75 projects over the next three years ranging from improvements to youth camps and environmental education centers to new boat launches, duck blinds, and hiking trails. Read more about the Adventure NY initiative (PDF, 10.57 MB).

http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html


8th Lake - Waterfront Site

Unfortunately, I just had to cancel our trip this year due to a medical issue. We had site 23 from July 28th to August 4th. Just a heads up for anyone looking to make last minute plans.


Interesting camping method

Camped at a place called Tully Lake in MA with my brother and nephew (his first camping experience) and I thought they had a great set up, and I'm wondering if something like it could work in the Adirondacks. One of the things I hate about state campsites and the reason I haven't done it since I was a kid is that you have cars driving past your site all day and night, and there is just no way to get away from the noise and dust and annoyance.

At Tully Lake, all the sites are tent sites, which helps I think, and you reserve them like you do here. There's a centrally located bathroom with showers and sinks and a ranger station, etc., but here's the interesting part -- You don't drive to your sites. You park in a central parking lot, and there are wheeled carts provided and you just wheel your stuff down to your site, then return the empty cart. I thought that was kind of cool. You'd probably need a pretty specific location for it to work in the ADK though.


Putnam Pond/Lake George

Just returned from a week spent around Putnam Pond and Lake George. Although this year's annual anniversary trip was spent in more populated areas than usual, a good time was had by all.

We began on Putnam Pond early last week, spending 4 days at remote site #7, which is becoming one of my favorite sites to camp in the Adirondacks. It's the farthest one out of the remote sites, situated on a beautiful little point that is a perfect place to swim, fish, and catch a bug-clearing breeze. The fishing was fantastic- I caught several bass every day, including a monster 5 pound largemouth that is the biggest I've ever caught. I also accidentally snagged a massive snapping turtle that I was thankfully able to release without leaving the lure stuck in it or losing any fingers.

It got into the 90's every day so we didn't hike as much as we planned, but we did hike over to and around Grizzle Ocean where we saw a bald eagle take a fish from the pond.

On Friday we moved over to Roger's Rock campground on the north end of Lake George. At first it appeared to be a questionable planning decision on my part as the campground was full of rowdy party folks and screaming kids. But it turns out there are a few tucked away places in that park to enjoy the lake in relative peace and quiet, and we spent our days hiking Roger's Rock and Cook mountain and paddling Northwest Bay Brook and Lake George itself. The lake gets choppy and pretty active with motor boats and jet skis during the day, but if you paddle in the early morning or evening you can get a relatively calm and quiet experience. Lake George is one of the most active lakes in the Adirondacks to be sure, but it is also absolutely beautiful. By Sunday, our last night there, the party crowd had cleared out, and we enjoyed a gorgeous Lake George sunset while we grilled our burgers from a hidden little point we found at the far eastern end of the picnic area.

All in all, a very enjoyable week in the Adirondacks. Thanks to everyone who commented on my questions- that was quite helpful in the planning of this trip.


[News] Apple blocks passcode cracking tools with iOS 11.4.1

The authorities are not going to be pleased.


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[News] Gigabyte’s Aorus P7 RGB Fusion joins the crowd of RGB mouse mats

Gigabyte has announced the Aorus P7 RGB Fusion, its first RGB mouse pad.

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lundi 9 juillet 2018

Mt. Adams

Anyone concerned with overcrowding on the high peaks trails should head to the south side. I climbed Mt. Adams on the 4th of July. I arrived at 9:40 AM on the 4th of July fearing filled parking lots. Plenty of space at the East River Trailhead. I also observed that the Upper Works lot had space available as well. Everyone else signed in on the East River trail had left earlier for Allen. I had the trail and the summit to myself for the entire trip. Great little hike and spectacular views. OK, it was a little warm. I greatly enjoyed the renovated tower and the hand-drawn peak locator map. Refreshing dip at the Long Lake beach afterwards with the masses to wash off the sweat. #59 AHH.


Potter's Restaurant - Blue Mountain Lake

Anyone with old Blue Mountain Lake connections should be interested in knowing that Potter's Restaurant, closed and private residence since 2000, has reopened as an antiques store. I got a big kick out of touring the inside and talking with Francie, the proprietor.


Name of hiking food website

About 7-8 years ago when I was doing lots of backpacking I was ordering dehydrated meals online and buying 10 days worth of meals at a time. I was using a website that carried all brands of food and lots of other accessories. They had an impressive selection.

Based upon the site you could tell it was a small/smallish business and not big like REI. They were probably online only.

I can't for the life of me me remember what the name of it was. It was a .com site and the name maybe consisted of works like:
Backpackers pantry
Backpackers kitchen
But not at all restricted to those.

Does anyone have any idea what it is or what it might have been?


Twilight, Lake Lila

Captured at Lake Lila while waiting for the Milky Way to rise and the sky to darken.

Twilight, Stars by Mike, on Flickr


dimanche 8 juillet 2018

Tour de FLWF: How did all this junk get back in there?

Hey all,

I just did an overnighter in FLWF, where I visited Long Lake, Waters Mill Pond, Long Pond, Knapps Long Lake, Dexter, Spectacle, and Fourth. While I enjoyed myself in there, I was constantly stumbling across heaps of trash. Some of it was clearly old, left there from who knows when, but the piles of little-faded Pepsi and Bud Light cans were more recently deposited. In addition to pots, pans, cutlery, and way too many blue cheapo tarps, there was also less junky stuff illegally stashed in Hefty Bags or within tarps for some camping party's future use.

My question to forum members:

This is from float plains, right? I can't imagine someone on foot bringing a 24 pack of Pepsi and a few Hefty bags full of gear miles into the woods.

If I am right thinking it's from float plains, then are those who operate such plains in the Adirondacks responsible to some degree for what their clients leave behind?

I grabbed one tarp, a dozen beer cans and some glass bottles and was at capacity. Should I call a ranger? Or should I just cope with the fact that a lot of trash lives in the Adirondack woods.

Thoughts appreciated.

-D


Missing man from Saranac Lake, any update?

This poster was seen at the trailhead for Scarface Mountain, June 10. I have been checking the local news and police reports to see if this missing man has been found. None has been found. I think the "His name is Chris Styles" was intended as a joke, written by a visitor.

Thanks, Chris

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samedi 7 juillet 2018

Favorite Hike in Moose River Plains Area

What's your favorite hike in the MRP area? Aaaannnnnddddd.......GO!

Kath


vendredi 6 juillet 2018

Swift Algonquin 16 question

I am contemplating purchasing a lighter canoe, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular model? I am looking at one on craigslist and wondering what a fair price would be. It's supposed to weigh 38 pounds, but I'd love to hear pros and cons from someone who may have owned one. Thanks!


Paddling Little Moose Lake

Hello All,

I am preparing to spend some time in the MRP area. I was looking at the map of the area and wondered if anyone had paddled Little Moose Lake? I am referring to the one near the South end of Cedar River Flow. I was wondering if I could wheel my kayak in there and if it was a worthy destination? I saw an old thread from 2010 on this but it looks like no one discussing it had ever done it. Has anyone done it since then? Thanks for the info.

Kath


Tent camping Wilmington NY recommendations

Hello All,
Looking at planning a mountain bike trip for the Wilmington area and would like to do a weekend camping trip. I have a tent that sets up in the back of my truck that works great. I'm looking for something with a decent selection of somewhat private sites.
Last year I booked online at a few different camp grounds and ended up stacked on top of other sites( listening to the neighbor snore all night) or stuck out in a field with no shade.
So I'm looking for some first hand experience on what camp grounds and maybe even a section of sites that would fit? Prefer to have a shower available, electricity not necessary.

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Best Way to Hike Algonquin?

Hey folks! I’m going up to the ADK next week and am hoping to get Algonquin and the rest of the MacIntyre Range as well as Colden in a big loop. What way would people suggest approaching Algonquin from? I’ve heard coming from the north is the usual approach, how does the sourthern approach to Iroquois/Algonquin compare? Thanks in advance!


jeudi 5 juillet 2018

Good Luck Lake Paddle

Hello All,

Last Tuesday I decided to try a paddle to Good Luck Lake. I didn't bring a dog because it was just too hot. They got to stay home in the AC. It took me about 50 minutes to get to the put-in. I put the boat in the water about 9:30 am and it was already very hot. It truly was a glorious day in spite of the heat.

The sky was a dazzling blue and full of pretty puffy clouds. The put-in area was a riot of colorful wildflowers and the birds were singing their little hearts out. First I chose to paddle downstream on the serene West Branch Sacadaga. I was fascinated by the water grass, brilliant green and swirling a bit below the surface. The pictures don't do it justice. I tried to go into Chub Lake, but the channel was blocked by a beaver dam. I just wasn't up to climbing over it in that heat. So I continued downstream until I got to anther beaver dam. Then I decided to turn around and head upstream to my true destination. I passed under the bridge over the river and stopped to watch the swallows and their nests. I got to see a adult feed its babies. Score!!

The channel leading to Good Luck Lake was so narrow in parts that I gave up paddling and just pulled myself through using the branches of the bushes overhanging the water. Soon it widened and I got expansive views of the lake and Good Luck Mt. I found a nice sandy beach which made a perfect spot for a late breakfast. I was very hot and it was so refreshing to jump in and take a swim. The water was warm. I am used to swimming in the Great Sacandaga Lake and it is much colder. After lunch, I continued on around the lake. I explored what I think might be the outlet to Spectacle Lake, but I couldn't get very far. Then I had to head back.

I so enjoyed this outing. (Don't tell my dogs.) I didn't see another person the whole time and even the bugs cut me a break. Merry Sunshine didn't though, and I ended up with a nasty sunburn despite frequent and copious applications of SPF 30 sunscreen. Oh well, it was worth it.

I am trying out amazon prime photos. Here is a link to the photo album. Please let me know if you can view the pics.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/album/...SIeg8Mis4SWQXg

Kath


Glad to be back

Hard to believe that it was over three years ago.
Jim


Central Appalachian Road Trip- WV and VA

https://endlessmountains.wordpress.c...ian-road-trip/

Last month I went on a trip through WV and into VA to see some little-known parks. It was a great trip. Some highlights were Coopers Rock, Holly River State Park, New River Gorge, and Breaks Interstate Park. Audra State Park had a huge rock overhang called Alum Cave with a boardwalk. Holly River is a best kept secret, hidden deep in the Appalachian foothills with miles of trails, beautiful forests, streams, and several waterfalls. There are historical features like a one room schoolhouse and an on-site restaurant serving local dishes. Breaks Interstate Park is another amazing park that most people have not heard about. A deep gorge with stunning views and impressive boulders and rock features. The gorge is carved by the Russell Fork, famous for its whitewater. I highly recommend Breaks Interstate Park. Consider visiting out of the way parks, the beauty is impressive, fewer crowds, often less expensive, and the local communities can use the tourism.