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zealotnoob
May 7, 2008, 12:34 PM
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I'd like to do the Trapp Dyke with my girlfriend this weekend, but I know the blackfly season is about to get started. Anyone know if it's too late? Girlfriend+blackflies won't be fun.
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zealotnoob
May 7, 2008, 9:08 PM
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wormly81
May 8, 2008, 1:01 PM
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Anyone with info regarding the blackflies?
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cfnubbler
May 8, 2008, 1:24 PM
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There will be very, very few (if any) black flies at that elevation. They're just starting to pop up in the last few days down low. However as mentioned above, the Dyke will likely be running with water, and the slabs will probably be wet as well, which could make things more "exciting" than usual.
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wormly81
May 8, 2008, 1:32 PM
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Thanks for the direction Crimpstrength...
FYI - following is a thread that indicates the non-biting black flies are out. They are usually around for 2 weeks before the biting variety.
http://www.adkforum.com/showthread.php?t=8738
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zealotnoob
May 8, 2008, 3:43 PM
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Thanks guys.
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crimpstrength
May 8, 2008, 3:55 PM
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last final this afternoon, skipping graduation to go skiing in the High Peaks
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wormly81
May 8, 2008, 4:01 PM
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Hrm. Do you guys think that Diagonal would be wet this weekend?
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crimpstrength
May 8, 2008, 4:21 PM
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Doesn't Wallface face south - ish??? Forecast looks like its been sunny for a few days and more sun until at least saturday..... I'm not making a prediction, just observations....
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fancyclaps
May 8, 2008, 4:22 PM
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I am so excited I don't have to deal with black flies this summer. One summer in the wilderness in Maine is enough.
I have to deal with Mormons instead! 
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zealotnoob
May 8, 2008, 5:12 PM
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I doubt it would be that bad. Do be careful of the falling ice if it freezes over night.
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onceahardman
May 8, 2008, 5:33 PM
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Eagle slide on Giant is great too...
Give the girl some nice 100% DEET, and have at it.
Just wash up before "getting busy"
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Adk
May 8, 2008, 11:38 PM
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I work outside everyday in the southern Dacks and the black flies are biting but not real bad, YET!
I'll give them another two weeks before they get crazy.
Once they start hammering I'll be sporting my Woods Don't Bug Me Shirt.
Dave
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