tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post4292713381322269098..comments2024-01-28T13:50:18.030-08:00Comments on Tomcat's Outdoor Adventures: Backpacking the Northville- Placid TrailTOMCAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-80884801824640245022023-08-17T05:02:50.227-07:002023-08-17T05:02:50.227-07:00I enjoyed reading your blog about backpacking the ...I enjoyed reading your blog about backpacking the Northville-Placid Trail. It sounds like a wonderful adventure in the Adirondacks. I liked how you described the scenery, the wildlife, the challenges, and the rewards of hiking this trail. I also appreciated the tips and advice that you gave for planning and preparing for this hike. You inspired me to add this trail to my bucket list.<br /><br />I also want to share with you a website that I found very useful and informative for hiking and hunting. It is called Talon Gear. It is an online store that offers a wide range of products for night vision, thermal scopes, pursuit gear, and more. You will find some great products and information there.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your blog. I hope you have more amazing adventures in the future. 😊Talon Gearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370280576519280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-16609645695105791192022-10-01T09:42:29.498-07:002022-10-01T09:42:29.498-07:00Thanks for visiting my website. Which bridge are y...Thanks for visiting my website. Which bridge are you referring to? There are several along the NPT. The West Branch of the Sacandaga? Let me know which you are referring to and I’ll try to answer your question to help you out. Sorry for the delayed response, I was camping the past week with minimal online access. Tomcatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-61471474378917628502022-09-29T14:25:47.671-07:002022-09-29T14:25:47.671-07:00Hi, Thanks for thie info. I have an unusual questi...Hi, Thanks for thie info. I have an unusual question: do you know if there is a shorter way to get to the suspension bridge? My group won't be able to make this entire hike but I wanted to get them that far. I found a map that said the trailhead to the bridge is 2.5miles but on Google Maps I was able to find West River Road really close to the bridge. Just unsure if the trail goes that way (or is easily accessible). <br /><br />Thanks, <br />Bridge-lover SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-9959085853068491052022-07-14T10:09:11.756-07:002022-07-14T10:09:11.756-07:00I no longer backpack with waterproof shoes. Like y...I no longer backpack with waterproof shoes. Like you said your feet inevitably wet out and the dry out time is longer. I still use Waterproof shoes on day hikes depending on the hike since It can keep your feet drier longer and if they wet out I can make it through one day. Most long distance thru hikers use this methodology as well. I personally prefer trail runners and recommend them if you have good ankles and not a real heavy load. My most recent backpacking trip my feet were soaked, on the next dry day, I changed socks and my trail runners dried out pretty quickly while my socks air dried hanging off my pack. The NPT is docile compared to the LT for terrain and I think heavy boots are overkill unless you have weak ankles or a heavy load. In the end my best recommendation is wear what’s comfortable and works for you though. Tomcatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-26553830774312779692022-07-14T09:07:37.908-07:002022-07-14T09:07:37.908-07:00Thanks for the reply :) I do have a questions abo...Thanks for the reply :) I do have a questions about shoes. Hiking the LT I opted for 'waterproof' -- of course they still got wet and took long to dry. I'm leaning towards shoes that aren't waterproof for the NPT. It seems inevitable that my feet will be wet so with non-waterproof shoes hopefully they'll dry out faster. Do you have thoughts on this? Any feedback will be helpful!Beth Rowntreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806756505919968334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-37529636505781996832022-07-14T05:57:15.995-07:002022-07-14T05:57:15.995-07:00Thanks for reading. I’m glad you found my write up...Thanks for reading. I’m glad you found my write up helpful. If you can handle the LT, the NPT should be physically a piece of cake. The biggest challenges are wet trail on the NPT and bugs since it’s a low trail near a lot of water. I would bring maybe two more pairs of socks than you normally backpack with. So far it’s been a wet summer. Have a great trip and feel free to send any last minute questions my way through the contact me page. Happy Trails. Tomcatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-66738806543529644222022-07-13T16:16:41.844-07:002022-07-13T16:16:41.844-07:00I'm late to the party, BUT found your account ...I'm late to the party, BUT found your account really helpful, truthful, and inspiring. I'm heading out to walk the NPT in August. I thru-hiked the LT last summer, and for some reason feel more nervous about the NPT. Thank you for sharing!<br />Beth Rowntreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806756505919968334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-52010962447708127402020-10-14T11:50:54.941-07:002020-10-14T11:50:54.941-07:00Yes people hunt in the vicinity of the trail. Fall...Yes people hunt in the vicinity of the trail. Fall hunting seasons are best chance of encountering someone. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-54558271824658126032020-10-14T09:11:39.211-07:002020-10-14T09:11:39.211-07:00Hi. I have a question. Does people hunt there? I&#...Hi. I have a question. Does people hunt there? I've never been to that place, that is why I asked.Larry Lewishttps://crossbowspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-50713339714227012602020-10-13T14:53:20.741-07:002020-10-13T14:53:20.741-07:00I agree with TOMCAT. Better splitting the trail. H...I agree with TOMCAT. Better splitting the trail. Hiking in the dark is risky and it will slow down your speed also. So, I would say, better safe than sorry.Ross Turnerhttps://quickhunting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-33453215839128554022020-09-24T05:49:02.688-07:002020-09-24T05:49:02.688-07:004 days would require nearly 35 miles a day yes it...4 days would require nearly 35 miles a day yes it can be done but would require a lot of hiking in the dark or some running. Perhaps splitting the trail into sections would be a better option. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-32164497882982905292020-09-24T05:06:59.685-07:002020-09-24T05:06:59.685-07:00Hi Moon. We have also been there. Yes you can cove...Hi Moon. <a href="https://bestscopegun.com/" rel="nofollow">We</a> have also been there. Yes you can cover it up. But you'll have to miss some places. It also takes considerable amount of stamina to go on for four days. Wish you good luck.Melissa Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02414784243264245806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-21096635876573770052020-09-24T02:09:44.831-07:002020-09-24T02:09:44.831-07:00Six days. What an amazing way to spend a week. Unf...Six days. What an amazing way to spend a week. Unfortunately I don't have that much time. Is it possible to cover all that up in 4 days? Thanks in advance from my <a href="https://gunassociate.com/" rel="nofollow">team</a>.Minhaj Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459708437524619598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-62791796049331671532020-09-22T15:36:49.931-07:002020-09-22T15:36:49.931-07:00Awesomely detailed travelogue, as usual. Nice bear...Awesomely detailed travelogue, as usual. Nice bear print photo too.john drew petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930449263070950924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-81299825804847410862020-09-15T09:11:26.068-07:002020-09-15T09:11:26.068-07:00Thanks for reading and with the identification hel...Thanks for reading and with the identification help. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-50985843451448557992020-09-15T09:10:52.048-07:002020-09-15T09:10:52.048-07:00Thanks for visiting my page. Thanks for visiting my page. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-38309821109987771582020-09-15T09:10:24.961-07:002020-09-15T09:10:24.961-07:00Thanks for reading. Thanks for reading. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-6031560018761668012020-09-15T09:10:00.898-07:002020-09-15T09:10:00.898-07:00Thanks for reading. Thanks for reading. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-42859941203675533762020-09-15T09:09:36.905-07:002020-09-15T09:09:36.905-07:00Thanks for reading. I agree about the red efts. I...Thanks for reading. I agree about the red efts. I saw them constantly the first 3 days. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-43928547887510049302020-09-15T09:08:45.070-07:002020-09-15T09:08:45.070-07:00If you are on Facebook there is a Northville Placi...If you are on Facebook there is a Northville Placid Trail page. There are frequent discussions of the various shuttles available. Thanks for reading and best of luck. TOMCAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654755402217370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-22541248366259541452020-09-15T07:46:40.648-07:002020-09-15T07:46:40.648-07:00I had planned to do the NPT a couple of years ago....I had planned to do the NPT a couple of years ago...but the sudden death of my wife nixed that idea. I will retire in Oct of 2020 and am thinking about doing it again...but im old, fat and slow. Your blog is very helpful and your pics are simply beautiful. I am living in NJ now caring for my elderly mom...so this escape for a week or two would be ideal. Are there shuttle options? Thanks again for the great info! Mark Fugel mfugel @gmail comJustGoTakeAHike Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931057881414699454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-24380984010315541402020-09-15T04:02:00.425-07:002020-09-15T04:02:00.425-07:00Nice report and photos. I just completed an 8 day ...Nice report and photos. I just completed an 8 day NOBO back in late August, w/dog. It was a definitely a great experience and I'd do it again. Must have seen a couple hundred of those red efts on the trail. Pete Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-59815646190293093722020-09-15T02:44:16.961-07:002020-09-15T02:44:16.961-07:00A lot of great information. Thanks for sharing!A lot of great information. Thanks for sharing!Craig Schollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159205391486120704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-79894485335103926912020-09-14T20:46:47.027-07:002020-09-14T20:46:47.027-07:00enjoyed that! Great hike.enjoyed that! Great hike.David Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726902272912234252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946675798784275561.post-91333605477279526872020-09-14T19:12:11.075-07:002020-09-14T19:12:11.075-07:00Really excellent report and photos! Appreciate the...Really excellent report and photos! Appreciate the detailed description of the terrain and natural features. Felt like I was right there with you. debmonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032693088474180751noreply@blogger.com