Marcy Dam camping

jhart77 · 07-21-2019, 08:26 AM

Going to be camping at Marcy Dam in the near future with my 2 kids and a dog - any tips would be appreciated.

The plan is to hike in - set up camp and sleep overnight. Ascend Marcy the next day and then sleep there again, then hike back out.

Wldrns · 07-21-2019, 08:37 AM

Lots of regulations may apply depending on exactly what you are doing, but be sure to read the sections covering dogs in:
https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Docum...ta=(sc.Default)

You probably already know that approved bear resistant canisters are mandatory for all food storage (including dog food).

jhart77 · 07-21-2019, 08:43 AM

Yes, we have the bear canister. It'll be a challenge getting all our food in it. Thanks for the document - I just read through it and one thing I hadn't thought of was bringing the rabies certificate, so it was definitely helpful!

debmonster · 07-22-2019, 09:15 PM

Keep in mind that you'll also need to fit your trash and fragrant toiletries (toothpaste, etc.) in the bear canister. If yours is not big enough, I believe you can rent a smaller Bare Boxer canister at The Mountaineer in Keene Valley to hold the overflow. It's like a mini version of the Garcia can. I own one and have used it many times in the High Peaks. Holds 3 days food if packed efficiently. See details at: https://www.bareboxer.com/products.htm

Try repackaging your food in zip loc bags to minimize bulk.

07-21-2019, 08:26 AM	#1
jhart77 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 24	Marcy Dam camping Going to be camping at Marcy Dam in the near future with my 2 kids and a dog - any tips would be appreciated. The plan is to hike in - set up camp and sleep overnight. Ascend Marcy the next day and then sleep there again, then hike back out.

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Wldrns Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Adirondacks Posts: 4,458	Lots of regulations may apply depending on exactly what you are doing, but be sure to read the sections covering dogs in: https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Docum...ta=(sc.Default) You probably already know that approved bear resistant canisters are mandatory for all food storage (including dog food). __________________ "Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth." -Walt Whitman

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07-21-2019, 08:43 AM	#3
jhart77 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 24	Yes, we have the bear canister. It'll be a challenge getting all our food in it. Thanks for the document - I just read through it and one thing I hadn't thought of was bringing the rabies certificate, so it was definitely helpful!

07-22-2019, 09:15 PM	#4
debmonster No Ramen Allowed Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cold Spring, NY Posts: 151	Keep in mind that you'll also need to fit your trash and fragrant toiletries (toothpaste, etc.) in the bear canister. If yours is not big enough, I believe you can rent a smaller Bare Boxer canister at The Mountaineer in Keene Valley to hold the overflow. It's like a mini version of the Garcia can. I own one and have used it many times in the High Peaks. Holds 3 days food if packed efficiently. See details at: https://www.bareboxer.com/products.htm Try repackaging your food in zip loc bags to minimize bulk.

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