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I print them straight from the NYS DEC website. They have decent/compact maps for most of their recreation areas. Between those maps and a handheld GPS that usually all I need. The larger maps are great for planning routes but cumbersome to deal with while paddling a small canoe ha.

I ain’t a scientist! However, If you like very detailed ‘scientific’ data and analysis of backpacking products I recommend checking out BackpackingLights articles.

Unfortunately I can’t recall where that island was and I don’t have gps files for that trip to refer back to. Im sorry! I really would like to get back to that area again!

@@christiandenniston7177 I noticed after I commented the video was a few years old so no worries haha. It’s a great area!

I had to refer back to my gpx file and you are correct it was Campsite 28.

@@christiandenniston7177 I appreciate it! I'm planning on being out there next week.

Incredible hike. I would love to visit AK again.

I definitely recommend this location. I need to get back up there as well.

The model I have is the WeeLassie. I’m very happy with the canoe. Biggest thing with these canoes are they are purpose built for flat water and portaging. They are great for this. However durability, stability, and capacity aren’t their strong suit. Definitely a purpose built product. I was able to buy mine second hand so I didn’t have to spend too much. I don’t think I’d ever pay msrp on these canoes unless I knew I’d be using them every weekend. Some places allow you to rent them to try them. You should look into that and get a chance to paddle one!

Can’t recall for this trip. I usually bring esbit solid fuel tabs or cotton balls mixed with Vaseline.

No schooling for me. I do have a degree but it is in an unrelated field. Depending on the state you’re located you may need a degree for licensure but it is possible to have a good career in surveying without a license. If you ever have questions or need advice just let me know. Your first step would be applying to local surveying/engineering firms as a survey field tech. That will get you started and you’ll know pretty quick if it’s a job you enjoy!

@@christiandenniston7177 i really appreciate it thank you

It’s a Schonstedt metal locator. We use it to assist us in locating property corners and also for recovering control points.

Thanks! Yeah I agree about the audio. This video was straight audio from the camera. On a previous trip I rolled the canoe and because I had an external mic attached to the camera both the camera and mic were destroyed by the water. I may get a different external mic eventually.

Thanks! Tent is the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 and the canoe is the Wenonah Wee Lassie.

I am not licensed yet so I can’t speak to the difficulty of the exams. I still have a couple years until I’m eligible to sit. If you are a licensed land surveyor in the US you can make a good living for yourself.

Unfortunately I’m unfamiliar with international licensing reciprocity. You should reach out to NCEES and speak with them about your options. I don’t know that they will have all the answers but it’s a good place to start. Each state in the US has different requirements so you may want to choose a state that favors some sort of reciprocity if possible.

For sure! It’s tough because most days we are too busy to film without losing productivity. It takes the right kind of schedule for the day to allow for filming. If you haven’t watched my surveying video on Andrew Camarata’s channel you should check that out. He posted it a few months ago and it documents us setting some property corners for Andrew.

I lost the Bending Branches paddle in some rapids in Maine hahaha! I was so disappointed. Loved that paddle, but it’s expensive so I haven’t repurchased yet. I appreciate you watching the videos. Heading to some knew spots this year that hopefully I will film and make videos for. I only make the videos when I’m in the mood so many trips don’t get documented.

Wasn’t me as I haven’t been up Hunter for a while now (or any of the high peaks for that matter), I need to head up to the fire tower this year! How are conditions at higher elevations right now? I’ve had a busy winter but starting to plan some trips in the next month or two.

Well, as of two weeks ago, slide mountain, and Hunter Mountain both had nice snow conditions, especially slide. Maybe a foot or two at the top -nicely packed snow. Microspikes all the way. Hopefully we get some more accumulation before Winter ends. Like you, I consider day hikes as training hikes and don’t worry about the pack being light per se. I also carry a tarp as well as a sleeping quilt on all my winter outings as a safety measure. Additionally, I’ve been also bringing an extra base layer top which I change into at the summit for a warmer and drier descent.

That’s what I love about it. One day I’m on top of a mountain and the next day I’ve got my head down a sewer manhole attempting to measure an invert hahah. Quite the variety!

It is the Adirondack Paddlers North Map which you can purchase on the ADK organization website. Great map, but large so can be unwieldy while in the boat.

@christiandenniston7177 thank you

Nothing you say? How so?! Haha.

Thanks Boss! We will need to take the canoes up north this spring.

It was (somewhat controversially) rescinded a few years ago. They weren’t getting many visitors due to the ban apparently which is understandable. I can take or leave campfires. But when I have the time and energy it is nice to enjoy my evening and pass time building and tending a campfire. Just feels right.

Thank you! I’m not sure exactly how far I hang a bear bag haha, maybe a couple hundred feet or so? Usually it’s within view of the camp but just a comfortable distance away. A lot of it depends on trying to find a good tree branch to toss it over which is sometime surprisingly harder to find than one would think ha. For water I filter it all using a sawyer squeeze which is affordable and works well. I boil water for coffee and rehydrating food with my stove but it’s only for the purpose of heat not treating the water as it’s already been run through the filter.

I used a bear bag for about 45 years. If you are going to use a bear bag, use the "Triangle Method;" cook in one area, sleep in another and hang your bag in another. They should be at least 100 feet apart. A couple of years ago, I went to a bear canister. Although bulky and heavier than a bag, it eliminates the need to find a suitable tree to hang. I use a BearVault BV500 and get 7 days worth of food in it. I have a mesh bag that attaches to my Granite Gear Portage pack; the canister and an Ursack (for trash) go in their for the carries. This system has worked out well for me.

@@christiandenniston7177 Thank you , cant wait to see more of your adventures! Really enjoyed the video! Looks so relaxing, slows life down

@@jwblaser Thank you!

Thank you! Good to post again finally. The portages were not too bad. You could use wheels on the first portage from the parking lot to deer pond. But the portage from deer pond to third lake is about 0.5 miles. Not a terrible portage but a good distance. However after that you’re free to explore 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th lake without getting out of the canoe. Just enough portaging to keep most people out haha! The Essex chain really feels like an undiscovered best kept secret. Couldn’t believe how empty it was on a beautiful weekend.

Thank you for the assessment. I hope I can recreate your trip this fall. See you next video. @@christiandenniston7177

Great! Be sure to try and get that campsite on sixth lake, its a beautiful spot!@@ronbaker9971

Thank you! I need to catch up on your videos. I want to watch the Bourn Pond video, that’s an area not too far from where I stay in VT.

@@christiandenniston7177 Nice, I really enjoy that area, plus it’s only about an hour and a half from our home. I find it’s best in the autumn, less people ! Branch pond is also beautiful and easy to get to . Have a great weekend !

I’m back! Haha. Hoping to be more productive this year with filming my trips as I’ve been terribly undisciplined about it. Also trying to do a bicycle touring video this year finally which will be a fun experiment.

I am very lucky to survey where I do. Granted we have miserable days too, but almost never work in large cities. I prefer the woods, mountains, and fields.

I didn’t notice it. I’ll take a look when I make it back there. Really hoping to revisit this year.

@@christiandenniston7177 as you look at it going up stream it was on the right ,back a few layers

You’re correct I should wear it more. And any trips where conditions are more ‘difficult’ I do always have it on. Wore it for my entire AWW trip and am so glad I did. But conditions there are much different than the oswegatchie.