Recent content by NHChris

Financials aside, if you don’t like the AMC then generously support all those other Northeast-based conservation/recreation organizations at work in our hills. What? You can’t think of any? Exactly. Note: The RMC is not a player on much of anything south of Mt Adams.

I read this article and think it (and the AMC staff interviewed) totally miss the point. IMHO the huts exist for one simple reason: to enable hiking in the Whites, especially above tree line. They should not be compared to any other traditional lodging facilities, including glamping, private...

I think Seth has an invisible companion who takes those sequences of him walking toward or away from the camera. Amazing!

I think winter hiking, esp breaking trail, is at lease 50% more strenuous than summer hiking. I assume you were on snowshoes. It’s a different world above 3k feet. Check out Steve Smith’s weekly walk get an idea of snow depths at various altitudes and exposures,

I have a lifetime NH fishing lic but I buy a family HikeSafe anyway to support the cause, In NH every little bit helps these underfunded agencies.

What’s in a name…..

I’m in FL at the moment and the governor here has officially blessed the Gulf of “America” rename. Will Mount Regan be put back into play? Sheesh!

Slight increases for cars and camping.

When I was an active vol for AMC I had to recertify my WIFA every two years, which felt like a lot. Two full days of classroom and field exercises at the Highland Center. Was originally taught by SOLO staff and then AMC employees got certified to teach it, which I suppose saved money. CPR was...

Some of you might find this of interest. A broad ranging group of initiatives spanning generations, geographical regions, and DEI policy.

Great pics, especially heading for the barn at sunset. What a day,

Sorry, Mountain Warehouse.

At this point MW has no distribution center in the states. Thus It can’t fulfill orders it might receive from the Internet. MW has been slow to restock the remaining EMS stores with soft goods (clothing), most of which has been their own brand. From what I’ve seen: Stores will no longer...

Report says victim was placed in a Bothy bag. I’ve searched for one online and they seem available only in England. And the shipping was more than the cost of a 2 person bag. Anyone know of a US source for a Bothy bag?