Boreas Ponds Lean To Construction

[@hike-bike-paddle-and-drone]

I had not seen this one 'til now. Nice to see the familiar faces that I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with. This lean-to looks as though there was an extra row or 2 of logs added to the height. Can't wait to get back in there. See 'ya around again this year! Jeff

[@twotonadk]

Yeah it was made significantly larger for ADA access.

[@sonofabear]

That will be an awesome place to camp in the future. Thanks for your hard work!

[@FirstNameLastName-lz8ej]

Y'all did a nice job on the lean-to . While I know this is nothing new to be said, I'm really disappointed in how the land was managed. Not long after the state bought the property, I hiked in for sunset one evening. Did the whole 13 miles (close to that) out and back from Blue Ridge Rd. Had the place to myself and it was absolutely beautiful, actually got that true feeling of being somewhere not many have visited and being truly alone (Don't know how to articulate it well, but its that "wilderness" feeling). Anyway I've been in 3 times since and that feeling of the land has really deteriorated. No other area in the Adirondacks has given me that feeling in recent years, as few spots are truly remote or have such a huge social media presence they just feel like another trendy viewpoint. I know there's plenty of bushwhacks to get away from the crowds but its disappointing knowing that Boreas will likely become another trendy spot, trashed by people who only care that it looks nice for their pictures and don't respect the land. At least I can still ski in, in the winter. End of rant.

[@twotonadk]

Agreed. The winter ski is awesome. I did it last year and had the place to myself for the entire day. Due to the litigation surrounding the cutting of the "community connector" we should be snowmobile free for a couple of years. After that? Disneyland...😔

[@richardfarmer6198]

Hey Tony, I’m guessing you used a kit for the leanto. Can you give me an idea of where to get a nice kit like that and the cost etc. Always wanted a nice leanto and I’m about to purchase some land possibly in Franklin county. Gotta have some sort of shelter you know! Thanks, love the channel especially Cold River!

[@twotonadk]

Sorry brother, no kit hear. These shelters start with logs that are stripped, sanded, hand scribed, cut to fit, and assembled. It takes months of work with a healthy crew of volunteers from start to finish. Like you, I hope to one day have a piece of property to build a shelter on. Good luck! :)

[@virgiljohnny]

Who got to dig the latrine?

[@twotonadk]

It was previously dug so we didn't have to. However, its located in a large opening where a former building used to be...a little awkward. Someone can walk right up on you while your pushing out a butt demon. Not good...😂

[@dgmc3650]

Beautiful Job- Did the materials get carried in, or could a delivery vehicle go to the site? That lean-to will be there for a very long time. Kudos to the construction team!

[@jimcoughlin2]

Must be nice to be healthy and not disabled to enjoy this beautiful area.

[@twotonadk]

It's an ADA accessible lean to, along with special use allowance via permit through DEC to allow disabled folks access to the lean to. It will have a ramp and foldable bunks to make the stay that much more enjoyable. It's only a 0.8 mile easy hike from the 4 corners lot which makes me very concerned that our fellow able bodied folks may not treat the area with the respect it deserves.

[@virgiljohnny]

@@twotonadk Unfortunately, making access easier has never, ever improved a place. Sure, more people can enjoy it, but a greater percentage of those people will be asshats and it'll be trashed in no time. I hope I'm wrong. The best we can hope for is a strong ranger presence.

[@twotonadk]

@@virgiljohnny agree with your sentiment 100%.

[@ronaldsimmons8346]

@@twotonadk Thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work. We, the disabled, can't access a .8 mile hike to a lean to. Wish we could, but DEC's idea of accessibility is a joke. Again, thanks for donating your time to the daks.

[@twotonadk]

@@ronaldsimmons8346 thank you sir. I would recommend that you look into the specific of this lean to. It is my understanding that DEC will facilitate vehicle access to this lean to. I don't recall if they support the drive in to the lean to with some form of transportation or allow your vehicle with a permit.