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Literally. Let’s try a new system when it comes to managing poop in the mountains.

Our field scout is about to embark on a yearlong journey of a lifetime.

The reward for portaging so many times? The best fall foliage show the Northeast has to offer. Get it all on the Seven Carries route in the St. Regis Canoe Area. BY RYAN WICHELNS

St. Regis Canoe Area, Northern Adirondacks, New York

From day hikes to weekend trips, here's how to conquer all 46 famed Adirondack peaks.

This two day hiking adventure around Pharaoh Lake will awaken your senses and revive your spirit.

Explore a pristine wilderness of soaring peaks and quiet valleys just three hours from New York City.

You won't find sections of this 8.2-mile hike on any trail map. That's because, until recently, these two 3,500-foot mountains in the Catskill Mountains sat on private land.

This 25-mile plus hike climbs six significant peaks in the northern Catskills, accumulating about 18,000 feet of elevation gain and loss in steep, rocky terrain. This country looks and feel wild, and the views from its many lookouts easily rival those from the more-crowded high peaks.

Climb to some of the best views in the Catskills on this 11.7-mile high-peaks trek. Overnight camping permitted.

This challenging 7.2-mile scramble up rocky West Kill Mountain rewards hikers with stellar views of the Catskills and a waterfall lunch site.

Tag New York's high point on this 14.2-miler into a mix of forest and broken rock, with jaw-dropping vantages of the High Peaks and Green Mountains.

Summit a Catskills favorite, Slide Mountain, on this 6.7-mile loop with views of the Shawangunks and Taconics.

Climb the 18th-highest Catskill peak with a stop for amazing views from Giant Ledge on this 6.7 mile out-and-back.

Skirt lakes to soaring ’Daks views.

Bag New York's high point and two other big peaks.