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Here's the previous thread - https://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60704-The-Dyatlov-Pass-Incident

I had a torn flap removed about 5 years ago. I did require crutches and had some significant swelling, but was able to fully recover since then. Don't skimp on the PT! I tried that and it didn't go well. Get all the PT you can and do the exercises.

Yup. Free online advice is worth every penny you pay.

Keep in mind that the Whiteface Toll Road doesn't require AT gear, or even metal edges. It's a pretty boring descent that might be better on tele or backcountry XC gear.

Exposing someone to COVID-19 is endangering someone's life. Yes, lots of things we do could lead to EMTs being called. But a backcountry rescue places responders at long term exposure in ways that a front country rescue does not. Yes, the likelihood of needing a rescue is low, and the...

Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I wouldn't take anything else in the backcountry, and I certainly wouldn't give anything more to someone else. If someone is carrying their own medication I would assist them, but it's not my untrained place to administer any of my own prescription meds. Especially not...

It's pretty difficult to make tele turns in NNN-BC. Not impossible, but NNN-BC is best for touring, not turning. But it's a pretty good match for the skis you mentioned as that ski won't really turn very much. Not enough side cut to turn except on groomed slopes or hero snow. If you really want...

The AMC boards were inconsistently moderated and there were many folks who were actively seeking to disrupt them. I don't recall the personalities but they weren't there to be helpful. I don't miss those boards.

What a long strange trip it's been. I suspect VFTT will continue to soldier on for a bit. I still create new accounts for 2-3 people a month, sometimes a few more. (No sponsor needed, just send in the request.) But I can't see this going on forever; it was the right tool for a moment in time...

The terrain, especially the glades, at both of those ski areas can skiers entertained for a week, no problem. There is a vast amount of uncharted terrain in Casablanca (Saddleback) and Bracket Basin (Sugarloaf) that skiers love. Neither mountain is huge on apres-ski amenities, but they are...

But hiking in NH is not. :)

I hiked Kinsman Notch to the Mt Kinsman trailhead earlier this summer. It was mid-week and we saw probably a dozen hikers (thru-hikers and backpackers mostly) which surprised me a bit. No views anywhere on Wolf aside from an occasional glimpse through the trees. The climb to South Kinsman on the...

That's exactly the discussions happening right now on the ski forums. People are buying new AT setups and skins and are asking about where to ski in the backcountry.

A new book was just published about skiing the Presidential range, and a new edition of Goodman's book is coming out. Expect backcountry skiing to increase everywhere, with less experienced skiers exploring new terrain. I'm sure more folks will head to Tucks in mid-winter conditions resulting in...

When two guidebooks disagree on the mileage for a trail, and the trail signs have a third value, who do you believe?

To help clear up some misunderstanding, the headlines about neck gaiters are incredibly misleading. The study they're quoting really isn't a study, it was a proposal on testing methodology with often single tests with one individual on the various face coverings. It was never intended to study...

So is the Owls Head path. It doesn't make it an official trail. The description of the Albany Mountain trail in my (older) WMG makes it clear that it's not an official trail, not sure if newer editions have different wording. It's a shame that a volunteer is leaving. We'll have to disagree on...

Yeah, getting a trail made official is a big hurdle. Markings are for official trails, same problem with Owls Head. This is completely consistent with USFS policy. People will still find the ledges.

The problem with common sense is that it's surprisingly rare.

Yes, all the huts opened this way at the same time. They all now have outdoor water taps, bathroom access during the day, and limited food service.