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Hi I'm planning on hiking Cardigan on the West Ridge Trail Thursday. Has anyone hiked this in winter? Is parking a problem? Any recent conditions reports? Thanks! Evan

Sandwich Mtn trail from Rte 49. The lot was partially plowed and crusty. Used microspikes from the trailhead. No blowdowns. Turned back just short of noon peak due to steep icy trail section. The trail was mostly snow-covered -- hard crust but some with rocks exposed. Crampons would have...

Hi all, Thanks for all the information -- I read these forums all the time. I'm planning a trip in Sunday to Jennings Mtn up the Sandwich mtn trail? Any thoughts on conditions? How will the first crossing be? Has anyone just used the road crossing and bushwacked back up to the trail after...

Date of Hike: March 2 Trail Conditions: powder (and wet snow on areas exposed to the afternon sun) Special Equipment Required: snowshoes essential, poles useful Comments: Great hike -- difficult uphill below summit. Snow became heavy and balled up under snowshoes.. Perfect views and skies...

Thanks for the info Thanks you everyone who responded. After more thought, I'm thinking of an out and back trip now -- a half day hike with the packs to the campsite, then some time climbing a peak or two for the rest of the time. I figure this would minimize the climbing with the heavy...

Hi, I'm an experienced backpacker, but my wife is not and we are looking for a one way overnight (car shuttle) trip in the Whites near N. Conway. We're looking to hike maybe 8-10 miles per day, and camp at a backcountry site that's beautiful / near some peaks or overlooks. Any...

Any ideas for a mellow two day one night backpack in Vermont? W ewere planning on hiking from Killington to Woodstock ( car shuttle) AT , but I'm afraid the LT and AT will be too muddy up high. Any other locations? ideas? Thanks

Great hike today on Mt. Cardigan, NH. A little muddy at points, and a few spots with some snow left. Went up West Ridge, down South Ridge. The Gate was locked so it added a half mile of road walking on either end.

Hi- I'm looking for a good trip this summer. One or two nights, some good hiking, views, maybe some swimming. And as few people as possible The main thing I'm looking for is ideas for backcountry campsites that are undeveloped and beautiful. I'm used to camping out west where its alot more...