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  1. vegematic

    Thanks for the Greenie! I'm glad you enjoy your BA pad.

    Thanks for the Greenie! I'm glad you enjoy your BA pad.
  2. vegematic

    USFS considering fees for some CO 14ers

    Any word on whether it was successful? Or did it attract too many of the "something-for-nothing" crowd that Pete Hickey mentioned? -vegematic
  3. vegematic

    USFS considering fees for some CO 14ers

    "The proposal would use $10 and $20 fees to help maintain $1 million in recently finished trail improvements and protect the 1,500-acre basin's alpine terrain." Fine. I understand that the trails do not maintain themselves. However I'd love to see the USFS try an option where hikers could...
  4. vegematic

    Most comfortable sleeping pads

    Yup, this is exactly what I do. -vegematic
  5. vegematic

    Most comfortable sleeping pads

    Big Agnes Air Core I got one of these last year and looove it. Because it's air core it's not very insulating but I've used it in winter with a ratty old ridge rest or two over the top and it's plenty warm that way. They also sell insulated-core mattresses but I preferred the lighter, cheaper...
  6. vegematic

    Evans Notch / Hastings campground cutting

    Some of the trees in that area had a fungus that was killing them. Rather than remove only those trees thought to already have the fungus, they opted to remove all the trees that are vulnerable to the fungus in order to prevent the fungus from spreading further. They have opted not to replant...
  7. vegematic

    Amenities Chart for WMNF Fee Areas

    Great idea! Here's what I know off the top of my head and assuming that Grv stands for gravel parking lot... Location Pkg Toilet Trash Kiosk Table Caribou Trl Grv Y N Y N Crocker Pond Grv N? N? Y N East Royce Grv N N Y N Hastings Trl Grv N N Y N Wild River Trl Grv Y Y Y Y (Table is at the...
  8. vegematic

    Descending the Dudley Trail - Katahdin

    I climbed Dudley once, several years ago, but never descended it. From my recollection, I don't think it would be too bad of a descent. Perhaps some butt-skidding down boulders but no flying leaps. To contrast, I climbed the Hunt Trail but took the Abol slide down because there were some...
  9. vegematic

    Skookumchuk trailhead to OBP/Falling Waters trailhead - by bike?

    I've ridden my bike on that path several times. It is mostly a downhill glide from Skook to OBP with one noteworthy climb. As others have said, beware of pedestrians; I usually announce myself if I approach them from behind. -vegematic
  10. vegematic

    Snow-Free Trails 2010

    Blueberry Mtn, Evans Notch, 3 Apr We hiked the Stone House Trail up and the White Cairn Trail down. No snow of any consequence. From the summit it looks as though the Deer Hills and Pine and Lord Hills would also be snow free. The snow line seems to be at about 2000 feet in the southern end...
  11. vegematic

    Snow-Free Trails 2010

    Great! I'm thinking about hiking that next weekend.
  12. vegematic

    Thanks for the green. I'll admit I was excited to start the thread.

    Thanks for the green. I'll admit I was excited to start the thread.
  13. vegematic

    Thanks for the greenie. As much as I love winter, I was pretty excited to hike on bare ground...

    Thanks for the greenie. As much as I love winter, I was pretty excited to hike on bare ground today!
  14. vegematic

    Mt. Pleasant, Ledges Trail, 27 Mar

    The lower section along the old road was rather wet and muddy but easy enough to step over or around the worst sections. There were a few short patches of not-very-deep snow near the top. Otherwise the trail is clear and dry. Equipment: Snowshoes and traction NOT needed. We used summer...
  15. vegematic

    Snow-Free Trails 2010

    Well the calendar says it should still be pretty snowy out there but the snow is melting fast. List you snow-free (or nearly so) trails here. The Ledges Trail up Pleasant Mountain in Bridgeton, ME is pretty much snow free as of 27 Mar. There were just a few patches of snow near the top but no...
  16. vegematic

    Lake Pleiad

    I have a pic of Lake Pleiad taken last summer. PM me with your email address if you'd like me to send it. I don't have it online so no link. -vegematic
  17. vegematic

    Where to? Overnight hike with students in Vermont...

    Stratton Pond would be a lovely destination but would likely be mobbed on the holiday weekend. Also I don't think there are tentsites there anymore which would mean you'd be taking over a popular shelter. There are several routes into it, though, and some are pretty flat and easy. Another...
  18. vegematic

    Summer Hiking Goals

    Most of my plans for this summer involve multi-day trips. Maine AT through the Rangeley-Stratton section to finish up those last ME 4Ks Kilkenny Range A 70-mile loop including parts of BSP and the IAT AT through the Mahoosucs (never done it all in one trip before) Littler projects include...
  19. vegematic

    Weekend backpacks and lower back issues

    I have chronic and not-so-minor lower back issues. I've found that a pack with a sturdy suspension is well worth the extra weight over an UL pack. I also had to try several packs to find one with padding that matched my back's natural shape. I carry pretty much all of the weight on my hips...
  20. vegematic

    A New Winter 4K Record!?

    Congratulations, Jerry! Record or not, that's a damn solid accomplishment. I hope to cross paths with you on the trails sometime. -vegematic
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