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		<title>A Helpful Beginners Guide to ADK Winter Hikes + Top 6 Winter Hikes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ADK Winter Hikes are an entirely different beast, with some trails and mountains being radically transformed by the sheer volume of snow and ice.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Loon Lake Mountain &#8211; Spectacular ADK Fire Towers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Loon Lake Mountain&#8230;Challenging and Rewarding&#8230; Loon Lake Mountain &#8211; 3,355&#8242; Loon Lake Mountain is one of a handful of fire towers located in the north east corner of the Adirondack Park, in a relatively remote area with no service and very little else around. This one starts from a tiny little parking lot and follows [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>40L Duffle Pro from Deuter: I&#8217;m Glad to Have Found  The Perfect Duffle Bag &#8211; Gear Review</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["What makes the perfect duffle bag? For me, it's a combination of simplicity and function. The 40L Duffle Pro from Deuter has these qualities in equal measure. I'm something of a Deuter fan boy, but this unique and practical duffle pack exceeded my expectations - whatever they may have been going into it."]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>30L Futura EL from Deuter: Finally, a Good Hiker for the Tall Man &#8211; Gear Review</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["The 30L Futura EL from Deuter is from the manufacturers EL (Extra Long) series of packs designed for taller people with a longer torso. Coming from a group of hikers whose average height is well above 6 feet this pack should be a shoe-in - but are the compromises and changes worth the change from something else? Perhaps those who are looking for an EL pack will be served better by some of the more recent offerings from Deuter." ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Our Surprising Picks for Top 5 Adirondack Hikes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As 46ers, we've been up and down and all around hundreds of hikes in the North Country. Our Top 5 Adirondack Hikes include some High Peaks, but as many experienced hikers know, some of the best hikes out there aren't all-day treks above 4,000 ft.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Becoming a 46er has been a long goal of ours, and now that we're finally there, all I really want is more!]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Jack and Rachael</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jack and Rachael engagement photos.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dix Range &#8211; Simple Guide to McComb, Grace, Carson, Hough and Dix</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Dix Range is where we started it all, and ended it as well. In addition to some of the best views in the entire 46, The Dix Range is home to tons of trails, camping spots, Lean To locations and so much more.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>13L Ascender from Deuter: A Hikers&#8217; Perspective &#8211; Gear Review</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["The 13L Ascender from Deuter is technically a trail running pack, but it works equally well as an ultra light day hiking option. The comfort and fitment are generally quite good, with solid ventilation in the back, but too much weight in the pack will absolutely wreck your shoulders on a longer hike/run."]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Vanderwhacker Mountain &#8211; Spectacular ADK Fire Towers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Clark Rasmussen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vanderwhacker Mountain is another great Fire Tower, a decent climb, nearly 6 miles, and stunning views from the top of the tower. This one has some steepness near the end, but it's decent overall.]]></description>
		
		
		
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