“I Thought You Were a Ghost” – A Late Fall Hike of the Northville-Placid Trail

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
Published on November 24, 2014

Bridge over the West Branch Sacandaga River

I’d heard a lot of warnings about hiking the Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) in the fall. The stream crossings would be difficult and cold. I imagined myself wading knee-deep through rivers. Hunting season would be in full-swing. My boss, an Adirondacker, … Continue reading →

Gear Review: Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket (Women’s)

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
Published on November 5, 2014

When I received my new Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket, I was surprised by how small it was. I brought the jacket on a nine-day backpacking trip during cold, rainy Adirondack fall weather and was greatly impressed by the jacket’s warmth … Continue reading →