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Expertise
I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. I cannot advise on the use of GPS devices. I cannot advise on car camping or group camping (10 or more people). My primary geographic expertise is in the US Northeast, but I know how to find information on hiking and backpacking just about anywhere.
Experience in the area
I've been hiking and backpacking for about 40 years, including ongoing section hiking of the Appalachian Trail (over 1600 miles so far). I have hiked extensively in the New York Metropolitan Area, as well as various other areas from Virginia north, including upstate New York, New England, and Eastern Canada.
Publications
New York Walk Book, 7th Ed.
New Jersey Walk Book, 2nd Ed.
Education/Credentials
Not applicable to this area of expertise.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Finish Hiking the Appalachian Trail, then move on to other long-distance trails.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Carmela | 05/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This is a great starting point. I ..... |
| hagarita | 05/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| neal | 05/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response,it was ..... |
| Roger | 03/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your expert help. Roger |
| neil | 03/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks - you are the best!!! |
Recent Answers from Wounded Knee
2012-05-16 isolated camping spot:
For privacy, I strongly suggest that you schedule your personal retreat for the middle of the week. Weekends are a very busy time for just about any of the hiking areas within a 100 mile radius of NYC
2012-05-13 overnight hike/rough tent camping harriman ny:
Frankly, I think that a Pine Meadow Lake trip would be a great, easy hike. I took my kids there about 15 years ago and we had a blast. You can park at the Reeves Meadow visitors center on Seven Lakes Drive
2012-03-23 3 Day 2 Night hike and camp:
Sorry for the delay on this -- I tried to post an answer a few days ago, but it looks like it didn't go through. In any case, your best bet for loop hikes is probably Harriman State Park, since it has
2012-03-15 Sterling Forest Hike:
That's actually a somewhat challenging hike -- I'm not sure that I can come up with a way to make it moderate. The most obvious route would be to start at the visitor center at the south end of Sterling
2012-03-12 tom jones shelter:
It sounds like a great hike, but keep in mind that there is no water near either of the two shelters -- make sure you water up every chance you get. As for the location of the Tom Jones shelter -- coming
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