Panther, or The 4 Seasons ...

TFR · 08-04-2012, 06:04 PM

Is in the books for Laurie!

I still need a few more, but that's what I get for following a gridiot around.

Panther was HOT today, and we did it the hard way, from Fox Hollow, but we got 'er done! There is no water, so bring your own. The trail is less used than the 47 approach, but in pretty good shape, thanks to a recent trail clearing by a crew calling themselves 'The Interns' (AFRs?). Anyway, thanks!

And oh BTW, I love you baby!

Snickers · 08-04-2012, 08:39 PM

Congrats Laurie on finishing the 4 Seasons!!!!

How many more for the grid??

Hugs - Cindy & Brian

Rockledge · 08-04-2012, 09:07 PM

Way to go Laurie.

Laurie Rankin · 08-05-2012, 06:42 AM

Thanks! I think it may have been a clerical error that the box was not filled in for Panther for summer. Tom and I had not been up the Fox Hollow route together before and I had not been that way in years. I did recall the long level area with nettles though - so I think I was there in the summer before. What I was thinking about was the last time I did that trail in winter - or anything else I could think of that was a cold thought - it was way hot out there yesterday!

This morning, a quick jaunt up to Diamond Notch lean-to with the Grandkids is planned - they are gridding the lean-tos! I haven't looked at my grid numbers in a while.........it will happen someday.

Jay H · 08-06-2012, 09:24 PM

Glad to hear some kind of crew got to the fox hollow area. I started to count the blowdown when I hiked it post-irene and kind of lost count. The good thing was that most of the blowdown was between the leanto and the trailhead...

Congrats on the 4-seasons Laurie!

Jay

Hiker41 · 08-08-2012, 09:35 PM

Congrats to Laurie !

Tom thanks for the trail report.
Any good views on that part of the trail below Panther ? How about any tent sites a mile or two in pass the lean-to ? Did you notice the lean-to ? I hike up to the lean-to last week and saw the lean-to has a couple of large holes in the floor and a leaning right wall. Not in good condition but it was very clean.
Thanks Mike...

TFR · 08-09-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hiker41

Congrats to Laurie !

Tom thanks for the trail report.
Any good views on that part of the trail below Panther ? How about any tent sites a mile or two in pass the lean-to ? Did you notice the lean-to ? I hike up to the lean-to last week and saw the lean-to has a couple of large holes in the floor and a leaning right wall. Not in good condition but it was very clean.
Thanks Mike...

The view points are getting very grown in. Laurie was very disappointed that I could not enjoy them, she remembered them being much better. You can still see out thru a few narrow openings.

There could be some camping spots along the way, as the trail spends quite a long time around 2400-2600' virtually flat. There might be legal camping on the first false summit, but I'm not sure.

It sounds like we should put the leanto on our work list. Thanks for the report. I assume it has a maintainer, we can check with the coordinator. At least getting materials there would not be difficult.

PA Ridgerunner · 08-09-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TFR

The view points are getting very grown in. Laurie was very disappointed that I could not enjoy them, she remembered them being much better. You can still see out thru a few narrow openings...

Better take the bow saws and loppers next time...

TFR · 08-09-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PA Ridgerunner

Better take the bow saws and loppers next time...

The thought struck me, but we really should talk to the trail maintainer and the ranger in the area...

JoeCedar · 08-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Congratulations, Laurie!!!

Can the 12M be far behind? You CAN do it.

08-04-2012, 06:04 PM	#1
TFR Peek-Bagger Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillson, NY - Avatar: Whiteface Slide Posts: 5,390	Panther, or The 4 Seasons ... Is in the books for Laurie! I still need a few more, but that's what I get for following a gridiot around. Panther was HOT today, and we did it the hard way, from Fox Hollow, but we got 'er done! There is no water, so bring your own. The trail is less used than the 47 approach, but in pretty good shape, thanks to a recent trail clearing by a crew calling themselves 'The Interns' (AFRs?). Anyway, thanks! And oh BTW, I love you baby! __________________ Tom Rankin - 5444W - Proud Member #0003 of ADKHP Foundation Volunteer Balsam Lake Mountain President Catskill 3500 Club CEO Views And Brews! Trail maintainer for the Dry Brook Ridge trail from Mill Brook Road to just past the Lean-to

08-04-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
Snickers Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Keeseville, NY Posts: 3,643	Congrats Laurie on finishing the 4 Seasons!!!! How many more for the grid?? Hugs - Cindy & Brian __________________ Snickers I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou

08-04-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
Rockledge Where's the Beast? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Grove Posts: 1,409	Way to go Laurie. __________________ Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast.~Thomas Jefferson Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.~Steven Wright

08-06-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
Jay H Ice Cream Time Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsfield, MA Posts: 6,795	Glad to hear some kind of crew got to the fox hollow area. I started to count the blowdown when I hiked it post-irene and kind of lost count. The good thing was that most of the blowdown was between the leanto and the trailhead... Congrats on the 4-seasons Laurie! Jay __________________ Life is a short, warm moment And death is a long cold rest. You get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye: Eighty years, with luck, or even less. -Pink Floyd

08-08-2012, 09:35 PM	#6
Hiker41 Aspiring 35er Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Queens, N.Y.C. Posts: 247	Congrats to Laurie ! Tom thanks for the trail report. Any good views on that part of the trail below Panther ? How about any tent sites a mile or two in pass the lean-to ? Did you notice the lean-to ? I hike up to the lean-to last week and saw the lean-to has a couple of large holes in the floor and a leaning right wall. Not in good condition but it was very clean. Thanks Mike... __________________ "There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm." Theodore Roosevelt My Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/11090933...178<br /> 945 http://www.flickr.com/photos/77010006@N08/ Catskill 3500 33/39

08-05-2012, 06:42 AM	#4
Laurie Rankin Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tillson, NY Avatar: My Granddaughter signs in for the first time! Posts: 496	Thanks! I think it may have been a clerical error that the box was not filled in for Panther for summer. Tom and I had not been up the Fox Hollow route together before and I had not been that way in years. I did recall the long level area with nettles though - so I think I was there in the summer before. What I was thinking about was the last time I did that trail in winter - or anything else I could think of that was a cold thought - it was way hot out there yesterday! This morning, a quick jaunt up to Diamond Notch lean-to with the Grandkids is planned - they are gridding the lean-tos! I haven't looked at my grid numbers in a while.........it will happen someday.

08-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#10
JoeCedar Commander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Keene, NY Posts: 1,968	Congratulations, Laurie!!! Can the 12M be far behind? You CAN do it.

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