Four days and nearly 40 miles of adventure on the Finger Lakes Trail: Views, hills, an attacking mad mother ruffed grouse, porcupines, ticks, mud, backpacking...
Joe Dabes
kabjnd@...
Jun 3, 2006 9:03 pm
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My dog chased down a mother Grouse with chicks (HA, HA, HA). The dog eventually came back 15 minutes later (HA, HA, HA). Guess that probably permanently...
Many of us camp at the Sugar Hill Tower; please be advised that if you camp there this summer you should bring your own water. The following is posted on the...
Joe Dabes
kabjnd@...
Jun 9, 2006 10:22 pm
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Looking for a hiking partner(s) to hike with after July 4th to day hike and/or backpack. I need to complete the FLT east of M16 Ridge Road. I live in Henrietta...
Mike Gebhard is the trail steward for the section of FLT where the Cold Spring Leanto is located (Map M-27, south of Masonville, NY and west of NY Rte 8)....
The FLTC urges our members to also join the NCTA. You are eligible for a reduced rate, and the fact the we have at least 10% of our members as NCTA members...
Gene Bavis
gbavis@...
Jun 15, 2006 11:29 am
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Today nine resolute, intrepid, fearless hikers (these words all actually mean these nine people should be locked up for their own safety) hiked in 90+ degree...
Paul Hoffman
paulhoff@...
Jun 19, 2006 12:41 am
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hey, just what i love to hear----HIKING IS A SPORT!!!!! keep on trekking!!!! m Paul Hoffman <paulhoff@...> wrote: Today nine resolute, intrepid,...
mary domanski
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Jun 19, 2006 11:27 am
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Not only a SPORT, exercise, camaraderie and, to some,… a way life. Here is some interesting information from a hike over the weekend that may surprise you. I...
Is there available first aid courses for on the trail. That is not just the standard Red Cross training but the type of training that shows you how to...
Paul Hoffman
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Jun 21, 2006 7:09 pm
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... Over the years I have taken Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder courses from CDS Outdoor School, Inc. and regard them highly. Their web...
I took a Sole Wilderness First Aid Training course that was sponsed by SUCO in Oneonta. I thoughly enjoyed the class. I have attached their web address. ...
July 15th Make up hike for regular Steuben Co Hike Series (FLTC) July 22, 2006. This hike is on our own and is not sponsored by the FLTC. Rain or shine. Meet:...
Paul Hoffman
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Jun 22, 2006 7:11 pm
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One question already about buses. No, there are no school buses. We all are car pooling. ... From: Paul Hoffman To: fltchikes@googlegroups.com ;...
Paul Hoffman
paulhoff@...
Jun 22, 2006 10:28 pm
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I need someone to help spot my car for a series of Cortland County day hikes. Right now I am on a section of M20 and next need to go from Rt. 41 to the...
Hiking solo is something that many enjoy. Other online forums have had many discussions on the topic and the general conclusion is that you should be a bit...
Just getting around to saying thanks for all the tips on the Letchworth area. Only had one day to explore areas there I never knew existed (the obliviousness...
The following will be posted on the FLTC website under Trail Conditions. This extended distance closing involves an additional landowner and effectively...
Joe Dabes
kabjnd@...
Jun 29, 2006 7:41 pm
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We are planning on doing 2 days of hiking, about 15 rigorous miles each day, this Saturday and Sunday if anyone wants to join in. The plan is to do all of M10...
Any words on the impact of the recent flooding on FLT and trail accesses, etc. Greg -- Greg Wooster Aquatic Animal Health Program C5174 VMC Veterinary...
Greg Wooster
gaw5@...
Jun 30, 2006 4:16 pm
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Greg: I haven't heard anything yet. I placed a call to Howard Beye our Trails VP, and am waiting to hear from him. If anyone else has any info on significant...
Greg, Last I heard on WNBF radio (Binghamton) around noon today was that all roads are closed in Delaware County through Sunday. Chenango County also got hit...
Hi! I live in Cortland and would like to hike the Finger Lakes Trail in Cortland County, but am having a hard time finding it. Could anybody leave directions...
john, how very nice of you to offer. howard beye our trail chair reads these messages, perhaps he knows of a section you can adopt. we always need...
mary domanski
whiteeaglemz@...
Jul 3, 2006 12:21 am
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lee, thank you very much for this information. i am writing this on sunday evening. i need to see my mother in pennsylvania. i take 17 across the southern...
mary domanski
whiteeaglemz@...
Jul 3, 2006 12:25 am
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There are several major road crossings of the FLT in Cortland County, as the trail meanders from SW to NE across the county. The first primary road crossing...
Most state highways are now open. Check the list on http://www.travelinfony.com/default.asp?display=all&area=NY_Central&date=&textOnly=False for NY and ...