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Channel 5 Boston Channel 5 Boston (WCVB) had an audio clip on their 6:00 PM news in which the hiker thanked the SAR teams many times for saving his life. "They all are real heros." His statement was fallowed with a closing statement that NH is exploring charging the hiker $3,000 for the rescue.

Second Night in this Weather Very, Very, tough conditions. A second night out in these conditions for guys on a day hike is very concerning. Lets hope for the best. God bless the SAR teams for their efforts.

Banff Film Festival World Tour The festival is appearing in a number of locations all over the Northeast including Arlington, MA, Lenox MA as well as in VT, NH and ME. Check the festival website for location, dates and times.

Just some additional thoughts. I strongly agree with a previous post: get some good winter hiking boots. They do not have to be plastic mountaineering boots. I have a pair of Sorrel Conquest and they do very well on day hikes up and down mountains. You can always tell your wife that they are...

Wood Stove gets my vote. TomD asks: Jasper,What kind of stove was it? Was it one of the Ti Goat barrel shaped take-apart stoves? What kind of tent? Well, I understand the stove is made in Maine specificly for the Conovers. It is a typical box trail stove but with double fold out shelves. It...

Wood Stove gets my vote. I am just back from a 5 day winter snowshoeing trip with the Conover's (North Woods Way). I can tell you that a wood stove in a tent is the way to go. Nothing like -15 degrees F outside and 75 degrees inside the cotton canvas tent. We measure the temperature at the...

Get a Passpoer I do a fair amount of traveling between the US and Canada. I have used a passport for years. Never any problems.(other then the 5:00 PM rush hour delays.

Union Leader article. Climber dies on Mount Washington By LORNA COLQUHOUN New Hampshire Union Leader Correspondent 8 hours, 48 minutes ago PINKHAM’S GRANT – The body of a climber killed Friday in an avalanche on the slopes of Mount Washington was recovered this weekend, according to U.S...

Thru Hiker endorsed Keene I met an AT through hiker at Zealand in August. He hiked in Keene with the toe bumper end (sorry, I did not know the model). He generally hike without socks.

Thanks for the ideas. Thanks for the ideas. I am going to take a look at the Arcteryx Theta SV. I understand the the material and construction are excellant. Also, it appears to be fairly long: 'over the hips'. :)

Looking for your experienced based recommendations on a new hard shell. My old shell is wearing thin at the shoulders and it is time for a new one. The use and features I am looking for are: Winter above tree-line use. Multi-day backpacking in spring and fall. Attached large hood. I prefer...

Snowshoeing Like the previous responses to your question I use a light/midweith Capilene zip-T over a polypro t-shirt. The one addition is a vest that is wind-blocking on the front and non-wind blocking on the back. I have used this for years and it is a great combination. Too Hot, un-zip...

Snowshoeing and Domestic Chores Snowshoed the local conservation area in the afternoon, yesterday. Looks like 12" of new light snow. We have well over 30" on the ground here in Dracut. With the forcasted rain on Sunday, I will be out with the snow-rake pulling the stuff off the roof today. :(

MEC Winter Bag Given that it is a new bag, I suggest you take it into the MEC store in Montreal. I had a similar problem with one of their winter down bag quite some time ago (mid-90's). They were very helpful and replaced the bag. Still have this 'new' bag and it continues to perform...

Snowshoe I keep my snowshoes in the car for any reasonable opportunity to use them (and even some unreasonable ones as well). It is Sunday afternoon. I have about 9 inches of new snow here in Northern Massachusets. Looks like the dog will have to posthole while I float on top when she goes...

Great TR Great Trip Report with wit and self depravation. I like your style.

He had a compass! Per Doug: 'He does mention in the video interview that he had a compass, but he could only use it during the day - at night time he used the GPS screen light to see his compass but he could only see the "southern needle".' Southern Needle? Do we know what was in his thermos...

So this guy is experienced? Let me see: he is out in the Maine woods in winter--- No compass, No map, No flash light, and does not appear to be familier with the GPS. Is this part of his educational experience? :confused:

Mukluks Since you will be using toboggans, weight should not be a problem. I suggest mukluks for the trail if they work well with your snowshoes, plastic boots for the climbing and Neo with felt liners for around camp. On a flat snowshoing trip, in cold dry weather (say below 20F), I have...

I guess this is a sort of trip and event. I just completed the SOLO Wilderness First Aid course thru the Worcester AMC Chapter. It was great. Thanks for the input and guidance from VFTT members. The course was very good. Even after many years of hiking and canoing, I learned a great deal...