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    ‘Paddle when the weather looks horrible’

    Jun 30, 2021 5 minutes
    By Mike Lynch

    In early May, Maeghan Farnham and Matt Smith set out to paddle the Oswegatchie Traverse, a classic trip in the northwestern Adirondacks.

    Due to the time of the year, they had no problems finding a campsite. With high waters, they cruised down the Oswegatchie, a waterway known for forcing many paddlers out of their boats with its dozens of beaver dams.

    Both expert paddlers, they finished the 35- mile trip in two days. You could definitely say that things went smoothly.

    But not everyone is so lucky when they head out on paddling adventures in the Adirondack Park.

    Part of the reason is that many people plan their overnight trips when conditions are prime, in July and August. As a result, paddlers looking for

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