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It was my first trip to the Longs but Dave Langley mentioned that routes from the north and east have also been used. Perhaps others can comment more exactly. As for knowing where you are, the best way is a careful use of the map (to identify topographical features) and the compass (for...

On Friday, December 23rd, Dave Langley led an AMC hike to West and Middle Long accompanied by Ed, Ken, Mike, Phil, and Neil. The day was overcast, temp in the 20s with little wind. While the trip was of interest to all of us, it was of particular interest to Mike DiStefano who was trying to...

Olympus Stylus 400 I've heard others say they've had trouble with other digitals but I haven't had any problems with my compact Olympus Stylus 400 in the cold. I keep it in a pouch on my shoulder strap all day and have taken up to 40 shots at temps down to -10 on all day hikes. No problems, not...

I'm a big fan of MSR's as well. Only one failure so far. Somehow I popped off one of the spools that hold the extension tails on. The company sent me a new spool. Since then, to preclude further problems, I've drilled out the rivets on the remaining spools and bolted them back on with stainless...

Carl, I'm already commited for the Osceolas this Saturday. I did manage to get a small group together for Monroe, Ike, Pierce, and Jackson next Thursday, pending weather, so I wouldn't do them on Sunday. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

I'd like to get in a few more 4Ks before the end of winter and am interested in hiking partners for a couple of hikes on Mon, Tues, Thurs, or Fri on the week of March 15. My preference is for Moosilaukee, Cabot, Carters, or one or more of the Southern Presi's although I'd be happy to discuss...

If this trip is still a possibility, I'd like to sign up as well. I've tried Owls Head twice now, once in fall and once in winter and been thwarted both times, once after camping at 13 Falls, by torrential rain, and the other in winter by the stream crossings. Hoping third time might be the...