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    FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 'In reply to your inquiry regarding a Fourpeaks Adirondack vacation/getaway: Sorry--We have no brochures to send. Please visit our action-packed informative fun photo-filled 400-page website at http://4peaks.com.' [CLICK HERE for fullsize image.] CLICK & GO!  (On this page.)   Why do you keep saying "Are you in this picture?Why is this webpage so big?  What is Fourpeaks like? Are there really four mountains?  Do any of your places have electricity?  Do the camps have running water?  Where can I get a hot shower?  What do we have to bring with us?  Do I have to clean up the place before I leave?  What's a privy?  What about black flies, deer flies and mosquitos?   How far from New York?  How do the High Peaks compare with Lake George?  Can we drive to camp?  How are the roads in Winter? What about public transportation to Fourpeaks.  Is Fourpeaks available for just a weekend visit?  How do I make a reservation?  Do you allow pets?  Is staying at a Fourpeaks camp like camping?  Can you help us find equipment and car rentals?  What kind of activities are there at Fourpeaks?  Is there food shopping nearby?   Where is the laundromat?   Please send us a brochure.  Have questions not answered here at our Frequently Asked Questions page? Phone our Help Desk NOW! or Email Your Adirondack Guide!.
    Find out if you're in this picture. Why do you keep saying "Are you in this picture?"
    A Fourpeaks vacation/getaway is not for everybody. Frankly, many vacationers are not well-suited to what we offer. It's really for those who are looking to getaway or vacation in a natural place. They don't want to be near other people. Maybe they live near a lot of other people--in the city or the suburbs. They're looking to get away from that. No folks, no car, no phone, no TV. They're looking for a high degree of privacy in the accommodations. Something really away from it all. A lot of Quiet. We've found by experience there are just a few vacation profiles that fit into the Fourpeaks picture.
    A romantic getaway. (Couples taking a break from the daily routine--the jobs, the kids, the fixed patterns, just girlfriends and boyfriends, honeymooners, anniversary-ers, etc.) They appreciate Fourpeaks secluded settings. Perfect for a special time together.
    A nature retreat. (Anybody who daily experiences the fast pace and stress of city life.) They find the time to live as country people did a hundred years ago. Cooking, washing, reading, writing, or just sitting, Fourpeaks is a perfect place for recharging personal energies.
    Adventure families. Parents want to show their kids something of life on the other side of the digital/media world they live in every day. And they don't have the expense of foreign travel or hiring guides and outfitters. A Fourpeaks wilderness adventure begins just outside their cabin door.
    Folks with dogs. They enjoy the privacy and open spaces to run their pets. Fourpeaks doesn't just accept dogs. We invite them. Here folks get to spend full-time quality time with their adored pets--on our walking trails, open fields, mountain brooks and river shoals.
    Are you in this picture?   CLICK HERE to find out if there's a Fourpeaks place that's right for you.
    If you like what you've learned about a Fourpeaks vacation, but you're still not sure if you fit into this picture--phone our HelpDesk (518-524-6726) and we'll help you decide. Fourpeaks is a private rental property. And we have only 8 places to rent. So we're looking to book only what we believe will be highly satisfied visitors. That's best for them and it's more fun for us, too. Do you fit in this picture?

    Have you got time for this? Why is this webpage so big?
    It takes time to learn about Fourpeaks  .  .  .
  • No slick photo brochure or quick teeny ad could tell about Fourpeaks.
  • Our award-winning website comprises over 400 pages and 1000 photos--60 megabytes of digital data. A virtual Adirondacks!
  • Accommodations are descibed in detail with photos. That's because our backcountry camps are all different. No cookie cutter mentality here. Each is unique in its own private (maybe highly secluded) setting. They're pretty and fun, but you need to know what you'd be getting into.
  • Activity possibilities are thoroughly explored. At Fourpeaks camps and 700 acres of backcountry woods and fields, and in the High Peaks area around us.
  • There's a Nature Photo Gallery. A Photo Guest Book. Even poetry. Maps. And more.
  • That's a lot of material to look at.
    .  .  .  And it takes time to experience once you're here.
  • A 700-acre mountain valley bordered by 4 mountains.
  • 8 backcountry camps for living in the quiet style of a nineteenth-century Northcountry farm.
  • 20 miles of moderate walks with four major destinations, mountain and meadow views.
  • The quiet, scenic East Branch of the AuSable River for swimming/floating/fishing.
    Fourpeaks help is on the way! Cell phone contact any time. A Fourpeaks Backcountry Getaway? CLICK HERE for Easy Inquiry Form! A Fourpeaks Backcountry Getaway? CLICK HERE for Phone Help right away? If you'd like some help with this CLICK HERE for a Prompt Personal Information Response by Email (Easy Form). Or CLICK HERE for Tollfree or Cell Phone Help right away.
    CLICK HERE for  Alternative Accommodations we've handpicked for such emergencies. On the other hand, if you're really in too big of a hurry and need to find vacation lodgings superfast CLICK HERE now for Alternative Accommodations we've handpicked for just such emergencies. This list of High Peaks cabins and other places is annotated with descriptions, rates and contact information. You can make a reservation at any of these places in a matter of minutes. Then you can plan a Fourpeaks vacation/getaway next year when you have more time.

    What is Fourpeaks like? Are there really four mountains? 
    Fourpeaks Camp Gate Yes. Wainwright, Basset, Ebenezer Mountains and Rattlesnake Knob are right here--BIG and (shhh!) Quiet, they're 16 square miles all around! Nestled right in them, Fourpeaks backcountry camps offer a high degree of privacy in pristine natural surroundings with exciting mountain views and--within reach of every visitor--a wilderness experience on your own!
  • But Fourpeaks amenities and style of hosting are distinctly personal. "Not for everybody!"--I heard a new guest say the other day, echoing what I had told her on the phone.
  • Is Fourpeaks your Adirondack Dream Vacation/Getaway? [CLICK HERE to find out about our Adirondack backcountry camps in the style of a quiet old-fashion farm. Or CLICK HERE if you haven't got time for this or don't care.]

    Do any of your places have electricity?
    Just Thoreau House. There's electric power for the fridge and lights, plus a water pump to get the water out of the well to the faucet. But there's no dishwasher or TV. It's quite comfortable but the amenities are really nineteenth century old farm primitive just like the other backcountry camps. Neat and simple, just the way Thoreau lived at Walden Pond in the 1850's
    Fourpeaks camps are for old style living, without electricity, something of a wilderness experience as a part of your family vacation. Propane (similar to natural gas, only distributed in tanks as a liquid under pressure) is used for power. There's propane for gas lights, refrigeration and cooking. This may take some getting used to. Mantles break if touched. Strong wind may blow out the fridge. Line leaks or resupply errors have resulted in being out altogether. (Read about our backcountry camps and the old fashion style of living that makes them very special places.)
    [ALL ABOUT our Backcountry Camps ]

    Old-fashion hand pump at camp. Running water from plumbed-in storage tank  available as option. Water supplied in dispensing containers (30-40 gals.) right at camp. Old-fashion hand pump right at camp, located at the kitchen sink or at Well House nearby. Water under pressure from a tap, just like home. Please conserve water. Thanks. Running Water? Limited Water Supply at the Backcountry Camps.
    There's no city water at Fourpeaks backcountry camps. And no electricity (except for Thoreau House) to operate pumps to get water from our wells. Aside from other amenities which are in place, and optional running water at some camps, a startup supply of 14 gallons of water in dispensing containers is in place at all camps for arriving guests. The containers may be refilled at the hand pump at camp, at the Well House or at Camp Barn any time.
    Each camp has its own water supply and hand pump location. Pump type and distance from living accommodation varies from camp to camp. Sugar and Gypsy Camps have pitcher pumps right at the kitchen sink. Thoreau has tap water just like home. New Camp, Ridge Camp and The Cabin get water from the nearby Well House. Running water from a plumbed-in storage tank is available as an option at The Cabin, Sugar Camp, New Camp and Ridge Camp (additional fee). Water for Wolf's Nest is brought in containers by jeep. See "Water/Washing" under the "Amenities Summary" for details about each camp at the camp Home Page or CLICK HERE for our complete amenities summary to compare water system and availability for each camp.
    In winter, water is especially limited, as pitcher pumps are not operable and stand pumps at the wells may freeze in prolonged cold weather. Living with a limited supply of water is part of the backcountry experience. It's educational and fun to learn how they did it years ago.
    If the prospect of pumping/hauling water as an everyday chore seems too difficult for you, but the other aspects of a backcountry getaway are appealing, please phone and tell us about it. We have several solutions to that problem. Rent Thoreau House with water on tap, let us arrange to haul water for you in convenient containers or choose to have (optional) running water right at your camp.
    Learn about Fourpeaks alternative methods for bathing with limited water (the bucket bath, the cowboy bath and our new portable showers). CLICK HERE for Scrubbing Up at our Fourpeaks Backcountry Camps: Hot showers and those Oldfashion Ways..
    NOTE: Camp water is not tested and therefore not potable. Guests at the backcountry camps must supply their own drinking water! Bottled Spring Water available for sale at Camp Barn ($3 per 2-1/2 gallon container.)

    Don't Drink the Water! Guests Fourpeaks backcountry camps should not drink the water fron the camp hand pumps, taps or unlabeled containers (or use for cooking). Our water is from shallow wells. Coliform bacteria from surface water is present in shallow well water and it will not pass rigid Health Department requirements for drinking water in rental situations. Though normally clear and odorless our water is not tested. The water is not suitable for drinking or consumption through cooking. Guests at the backcountry camps should supply their own drinking water!
    For guest who run our of drinking water, there is a supply of Spring Water in 2-1/2 gallon containers for sale at the South Shed of Camp Barn ($3 per 2-1/2 gallon container).

    Winter water. From mid-October to mid-March, water is not available at the camp buildings themselves. Pitcher pumps are not operative (the pump bodies are on the surface and would freeze). Water for dishwashing and bathing is only available from stand pumps placed directly over the wells in a Well House. The pump bodies are under water where they will not freeze, except during infrequent periods of extended very cold weather. There is a Well House by New Camp and The Cabin and another one at Ridge Camp.
    [More about limited water supply right here at Frequently Asked Questions.]

    Where can I get a hot shower?
    New portable showers at Fourpeaks.We have portable battery operated showers at each of our backcountry camps. Just place the pump body in a 5-gallon pail of warm/hot water and seconds later you're all ready to get wet and sudsy. Enough for two! It's fun. Or try one of the time-tested alternative methods for bathing at camp--the bucket bath, the tin washtub bath or the cowboy bath. Washing up at camp may take some doing but it works. It's part of the Fourpeaks backcountry experience. Educational and fun. And it's all designed to make use of the limited supply of water at our backcountry camps. [Read all about backcountry bathing at Fourpeaks Cowboy Bath & More. More about limited water supply right here at Frequently Asked Questions.]

    What do we have to bring with us?
    Only your food including drinking water, bed linens and towels (see below). Dishes, silverware, wine glasses, complete kitchen utensils including things like coffee makers, tea pots and toasters--almost anything you can think of--is provided. Dish soap, hand soap, sponge/pot scrubber, Comet cleaner, firewood, dish towels, toilet paper, trash bags, matches, candles, biscuit mix, honey, salt, pepper, sugar, etc. are all supplied. To learn more about what to expect in the way of amenities, read about it in the Amenities Summary at the home page of the rental you're considerings.
    CLICK NOW for The Cabin, New Camp, Wolf's Nest, Ridge Camp, Gypsy Camp, Sugar Camp, Thoreau House. Or CLICK HERE for our Amenities Summary page comparing Amenities at all the rentals.
    NOTE (ABOUT BED LINENS AND TOWELS):  Here at Fourpeaks we're too far out in the country to get the services of a linen rental company. So while our places are otherwise thoroughly housekeeping-ready, we must ask our guests to bring their own bed linens and towels. If there is a difficulty for any reason in arranging to bring your own bed linens (sheets, pillowcases) and towels, please ask about exceptions to the rule. Linens and towels can be supplied if arranged in advance (extra cost, $20/bed).
    Additional suggestions: Like to read at night? For serious reading after dark gas lamps and candles may not provide enough light. Flashlights are difficult to use. We reccommend any of the inexpensive, readily available (at outdoor departments) table lamps powered by a 6-volt dry cell lantern battery with spring posts (about $10). A 6-volt table lamp complete with battery (about $15 at houseware stores). Bring charcoal if you plan to grill. Extra candles. A flashlight.

    Do I have to clean up the place before I leave?
    Yes. Your Fourpeaks accommodation is your own private rental home. And Fourpeaks is too big for us to make it liveable without your thorough cooperation. Read about your housekeeping responsibilities in the Fourpeaks Safety First! and Rental Terms. Make your beds, take out the garbage and (when you leave) straighten up and leave the place as clean and orderly as you found it. (If this type of private family vacation--"self-catering" to our overseas visitors--doesn't appeal to you, check out the selected list of High Peaks cabins, cottages, chalets and vacation homes at The Love Story. Tell'em we sent you.)

    What's a privy?
    A privy is an outhouse--a dry primitve toilet out-of-doors in which human waste is allowed to naturally decompose. It is normally odorless. But in summer heat, moist conditions and following heavy use, there's a sort of unmistakeable barnyard odor about it. A sprinkling of hydrated lime may be added to control odors and aid in the decomposition (supplied). We've seen guests with cans of Glade or Lysol spray (not supplied). Irene says her Dad used to scrub the place with Pinesol disinfectant cleaner for a woodsy odor (not supplied). (If the thought of using this timeless method of disposing of human waste is unpleasant to you, please don't consider staying at one of our backcountry camps. Phone now and let us help you find a place that suits. A roadside cabin colony with all the modern conveniences?)
    [Related Information. Please don't dispose of sanitary napkins, tampons, baby diapers or other trash in our privies or toilets. Just TP and the usual stuff. Thanks.]

    What about black flies, deer flies and mosquitos?
    Black flies are controlled in our immediate area. The larvae are treated by biological means. There are no black flies here at Fourpeaks. That's the good news. Deer flies (they come first) and mosquitoes (later on) may have to be dealt with. The appearance of these flying nuisances is quite variable. It depends on the weather and other factors. There are often none at all. If there are any, the concentration varies.
    Bothered by them? Personal bug sprays or creams are effective. Full clothing cover (hats, long-sleeved shirts and trousers) is important. For sensitive skin it's best to spray the clothing--not the skin. For protecting the face bring along a tropical hat with net available at outdoor stores.
    There's another--the "no-seeum." It gets through ordinary screens and you really can't see 'em. And then there are the stinging insects --bees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets. Any window warm from the sun may have cluster flies about in early summer or fall.
    If you are aprehensive about these flying nuisances, please discuss it with us and we'll help suggest the best season and place to stay for your maximum comfort.
    [ For a whole lot more on this subject see Flying critters on your Adirondack Vacation, a page in our Adirondack Miscellany. ]

    Can we drive to camp in our own car?
    CLICK HERE for more about access to our backcountry camps. Access to our Backcountry Camps. There's year-round auto access to The Cabin, Sugar Camp, New Camp, Gypsy Camp and Thoreau House. CLICK HERE for driving directions right to camp!
    Spring, Summer and Fall, guests at our two remote camps, Wolf's Nest and Ridge Camp, meet us at our Camp Barn Office. There, we take their food and gear and jeep it up to camp. And we take it back down when they leave. There's no need for them to pack it themselves.
    In Winter, and other times when road conditions are unfavorable, guests at Wolf's Nest and Ridge Camp must carry their stuff on their own (Wolf's Nest, 5/8 mile or Ridge Camp 1-1/2 miles). Firewood plus propane for lighting and cooking are already in place at camp. Wash water is at the Well House at Ridge, but wash water must be carried up for Wolf. A full orientation to camp precedes the visit. Extra backpacks and a cargo sled are available for loan. Visitors to Ridge and Wolf's Nest are not required to pack out trash on departure.
    No guest vehicles. Except for short access roads off Stonehouse Road (to Thoreau House, Gypsy Camp, Sugar Camp, New Camp and The Cabin), the use of guest vehicles on Fourpeaks roads and trails is strictly forbidden.
    [More about access at Frequently Asked Questions.]

    How are the roads in Winter?
    Interstate Highways and main thoroughfares (Routes 9N, 73 and 86) in the High Peaks around us are promptly cleared of snow and treated for ice. This is, after all, ski country!
    Stonehouse Road, the mile-long Town Road providing access to Fourpeaks, is plowed and sanded as well. [CLICK HERE for weather at Fourpeaks and Stonehouse Road winter driving tips.   CLICK HERE for more about Stonehouse Road and a map of Stonehouse Road.]

    How far from New York?
    5 hours if you don't stop a lot, run into a traffic jam or a snowstorm. (It's really not a big deal if you enjoy driving, have lots to think about and can use the time to work out your problems.)
    About the same time from Boston or Rochester.
    Our advice: Leave the city as early as possible to avoid the early morning traffic. [CLICK HERE for complete door to door travel directions.]

    How far from Lake George?
    80 miles. 1-1/2 hours on the Northway. (A pretty drive. It won the Beautiful Highway award in the 70's.)
    How do the High Peaks compare with Lake George?
    It's really world's away! Mega-tourist-junk at Lake George. Discount shopping and motels line almost every inch of highway for miles.
    In the High Peaks we have Lake Placid as our tourist trap. Lots of folks there just eating ice cream cones and buying T-shirts. Very crowded in Summer and holiday weekends. (We tell our guests never to go there then.) Here on the East Branch of the AuSable (Keene Valley, Keene, Upper Jay and Jay) it's totally different and natural. Zoning laws installed in '74 (Adirondack Park Agency) effectively put a halt to development outside of the hamlets. As a result there is no tourist sprawl on our roads. Fourpeaks itself and the AuSable River Flats below are in a pretty rural setting with no development of any kind. Good for family hiking, R&R, swimming/floating our river, etc. If you want to hike the sidewalks for shopping and tourist attractions you need to get over to Lake Placid Village (17 miles).

    What public transportation is available to Fourpeaks?
    Plane, train and bus transportation to Fourpeaks is available.
    The Amtrak "Adirondacker" makes the trip from Penn Station, New York to Plattsburgh NY(35 miles from Fourpeaks) daily. Trains depart about 8AM and arrive aboput 3PM. Fares vary seasonally, about $65. Phone 800-872-7245.
    Buses are more frequent, departing Port Authority, New York to Plattsburgh four times daily, a 6-1/2 hour trip. Fares vary seasonally, about $65. Greyhound Bus Lines and Adirondack Trailways share the route cooperatively. Tickets are good on either carrier. For fare and schedule information phone Greyhound, 316 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh 518-563-1480 during business hours (or 800-231-2222).
    Travel by air through Burlington VT (1-1/2 hours by car), Montreal QC (1-1/2 hours) or Albany, NY (2-1/2 hours). Commuter air lines serve the Clinton County Airport at Plattsburgh. Ground transportation is readily available in Plattsburgh. CLICK HERE for both taxis and car rental at the Fourpeaks Yellow Pages.

    Is Fourpeaks available for just a weekend visit?
    Yes. A 3-day stay, however, is really a minimum amount of time to get into the experience of being at one the camps. Returning guests may be OK for a 2-day stay. Fourpeaks places are not rented for just one day ever.
    There's sometimes a little confusion about what is meant by a 2-day or a 3-day stay.
    An example will help clear this up:
    If you arrive on a Friday and leave on a Sunday, we consider that a 2-day stay, even though you've been here for parts of three different days and (hopefully) enjoyed yourself doing it. The reason is, two risings of the sun will have elapsed (or two starry displays and maybe the moon for that matter) betwixt the instance of your arrival and the instance of your departure. The first day is from Friday when you arrive to Saturday. And the second day is from Saturday to Sunday, when you leave. That makes two days. Klar? (Some guests consider Friday to Sunday a 3-day visit and that's ok downstate and in city places where newfangled ideas easily take hold, but up here in the mountains we still count days by the passing of one or more of the heavenly bodies, just as they did in ancient times.)
    How do I make a reservation?
    Please be as sure as you can that a Fourpeaks Vacation/Getaway is right for you. Look over the photos and read the detailed description of the accommodation(s) that interest you:
    The Cabin  For a Log cabin family vacation.
    New Camp  The couples place.
    Sugar Camp  At the old Perkins farm.
    Ridge Camp  Spectacular High Peaks Views.
    Wolf's Nest  The Whiteface View.
    Gypsy Camp  All alone on big field with views.
    Then read/reread our Safety First! and Rental Terms about arranging your arrival time with us, finding how to get here and where to meet us, fire safety, housekeeping responsibilities and other matters that will affect your safety and enjoyment at Fourpeaks.
    (CLICK HERE if you haven't got time for this.)

    When you're ready phone 518-524-6726 any time with any questions and/or to make a reservation.
    If you decide to book one of our places, we'll promptly record your reservation, confirm by mail/email and hold your unsecured reservation for from one to three days, pending receipt of your one-half deposit payment. (Check or money order is ok. We don't at this time accept credit cards.) [CLICK HERE to read more about payment and Cancellation fees that apply.]

    [ALL ABOUT our Backcountry Camps ]

    What is your policy regarding pets? I have dogs which enjoy camping as much as I.
    Fourpeaks is dog friendly. A few restrictions apply. The pet must be kept on lead near other people & dogs. The pet may not be left alone in the accommodations. We welcome your pet (dog). At Fourpeaks your dog can enjoy an outdoors vacation and get some excercise hiking and swimming in the river.
    [MORE ABOUT your pet dog at Fourpeaks. ]
    IS FOURPEAKS RIGHT FOR YOU? While we do welcome pets we feel vacationers should choose a vacation place primarily to suit themselves (the people) and not just the dogs. Dogs always have a good time. If you're interested in Fourpeaks just because we take dogs, you're making a mistake. All the vacation places we know about and network with take dogs. See them at our alternate accommodations page. If you want to find out if you'll like Fourpeaks--we're sure your dog will--take our one minute Adirondack Vacation Quiz .

    Is staying at a Fourpeaks camp like camping?
    Fourpeaks backcountry camps are not like camping. They are fully equipped homes in the style of living a hundred years ago. The cabins are very pretty and private, even--some say--luxurious. It can't be compared very well with any campground or public camping you ever saw. There's no electricity. Alternative means for power and water are employed. It costs more money than camping. [Read about What our Camps are like--and what they're NOT LIKE. For a one-page guided tour CLICK HERE  for a quick look at our 7 Backcountry Camps. Our backcountry camps are not for everybody. (See below "Are you in this picture?")]

    (We plan on getting to Fourpeaks by plane or train.) Can you arrange car rental for us? How about equipmental rental?
    Yes. We maintain a thorough list of car rentals (in Plattsburgh), sports equipment rentals (Lake Placid), fishing guides, and taxis (all over). We also will reccommend restaurants should you want a night off from your Fourpeaks complete kitchen. Just let us know what you're looking for.

    What kind of vacation activities are there at Fourpeaks?
    Fourpeaks offers lots more than just lodgings. CLICK HERE and start planning your R&R or Adirondack vacation activities.Fourpeaks offers more than just lodgings. A complete vacation! The most rewarding activities at Fourpeaks are hiking/walking and just R&R. Reading, sleeping in or napping in the afternoon. A quiet really private 4-season enjoyment of our accessible wilderness. River swimming, floating, fishing and more. If you like, there are many other activities nearby. We'll help you find canoeing and swimming in a wilderness lake. Horseback riding, sleigh rides. Cross-country and downhill skiing. There are 10 Activity Pages here on our 4peaks.com website and each page is packed with fresh vacation ideas for you to consider. We reccommend that every visitor spend at least some time looking at the many activities that are possible in our beautiful open spaces. For any activity you have in mind, phone our HELPDESK 518-524-6726 or CLICK HERE for a Prompt Personal Information Response by Email (Easy Form). We'll help with pleasure!
    Don't waste your money! Go someplace else if you plan to be out in your car all day. (But please don't make this mistake!) If the major focus of your vacation is sightseeing the area  (doing things like theme parks, sightseeing, shopping, golf or the Lake Placid Olympic venues, etc.) and you'll be away in your car most of the time doing the typical tourist stuff, please don't consider renting one of our backcountry camps. The old-fashion amenities there would be way too much trouble and you'd never get to enjoy the place. Rent one of our Backcountry Camps for another vacation when you have more time to just enjoy nature.

    Is there food shopping nearby?
    There's a full supermarket in AuSable Forks (8 miles). CLICK HERE for all the food shopping choices at our Activities Nearby webpage.
    For arriving guests we reccommend stopping on the way or bringing food from home. That way you save precious vacation time. There are supermarkets in Schroon Lake, Lake Placid, Montreal and an old-fashion market in Keene Valley that still wraps the cut meat with paper and string.

    Where is the laundromat?
    The nearest and best laundromat is at Tod's 7-11 in AuSable Forks (8 miles). Good machines. Local color.
    For guests at our backcountry camps we reccommend washing by hand. Washing clothes by hand is therapeutic and fun. CLICK HERE for our Activities at Camp webpage for the washing tools and methods from years ago.

    Please send us a brochure.
    No. Sorry--but we don't have one any more. Although I admit (as a former printer) struggling with one for a while. Not enough room and not flexible enough for Fourpeaks. Since we started renting our Fourpeaks places as a serious business (Summer '96--only a few short years ago) we've increasingly relied on our webpage 4peaks.com as a means of offering our vacation places to the public. Today it's the only way--we have nothing in print.
    Also email has entirely replaced "snail mail" for communicating with guests. We haven't licked a postage stamp in a year (Jan '00). Prospective guests must have internet access to learn about us and active email accounts to receive our sales offers, reservation letters and additional up-to-date activity information notes. No internet access? Sorry. (Louise just clipped this New Yorker cartoon. CLICK HERE to see it.)

    .Are you in this picture? CLICK HERE to find out. 
    Are you in this picture? Fourpeaks hosts now welcome paying guests to a 700-acre rest and playground for vacations in the Adirondack Great Camp tradition. Couples appreciate Fourpeaks secluded settings. Adventure families have fun exploring our accessible wilderness. Folks with dogs enjoy the open spaces to run their pets. A private nature retreat, a place for restoring personal energies. Are you in this picture?  CLICK HERE to find out!    [More about this at Frequently Asked Questions.]

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