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**Mike P.** · Nov 7, 2007, 10:46 PM

Giant has some steeps & open slabs were a slip due to overmatching the stabliciers could get ugly.

From personal experience Phelps & Hurricane would be okay. The RT for Phelps is 8.8 & snow will be found higher up so this trip needs more time. First couple of miles easy but with short days I'd want to be on the trail before 9:00 for this one.

Hurricane shorter trip

Both offer good views so bring warm clothes so you can stay up top & enjoy. ADK's are tough on snow levels & requiring snowshoes so check for that info by calling ADK.

Nov 7, 2007, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,454	Giant has some steeps & open slabs were a slip due to overmatching the stabliciers could get ugly. From personal experience Phelps & Hurricane would be okay. The RT for Phelps is 8.8 & snow will be found higher up so this trip needs more time. First couple of miles easy but with short days I'd want to be on the trail before 9:00 for this one. Hurricane shorter trip Both offer good views so bring warm clothes so you can stay up top & enjoy. ADK's are tough on snow levels & requiring snowshoes so check for that info by calling ADK. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.