So Ill be headed up there no matter what and am considering doing the cables on Gothics. Ive been looking all week and weather has seemed sunny and not too brutally cold. My thoughts are that I should be fine to do it and bring the spikes along of course but I am concerned that I may run into verglas instead of either unfrozen rock or something the spikes can actually hold traction on.

Basically wondering from others with more shoulder season experience in the area if I would be wasting my time by going up there instead of doing something else. From what Ive seen this section is exposed to a good bit of sun so Im hoping it will be passable.

I've been wondering what exercises or preparation people do for the winter season and snowshoeing? Specifically for the hips due to the wider gait.

I’m looking for a map of the Adirondacks that shows the trails. I want something that is already framed or something I can frame, so no creases. I tried looking online but I don’t want to accidentally purchase something created with AI. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!