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Here is the link to Steve's book, and I'd recommend buying it at his bookstore, The Mountain Wanderer, in Lincoln because there will be more books to look at and some good conversation, too. http://sectionhiker.com/book-review-the-4000-footers-of-the-white-mountains/

Remember that if you don't have "proper" gear and supplies and you do get into trouble, you can be fined a heft amount. Call me frugal, but I'd rather put the money into gear. Suggestion, start gentley and work up to more rugged stuff. No need to hit the biggest peaks. Suggest people pick up a...

Sierra - Not sure what your feelings are about EMS, and perhaps this is not the thread to get into that, especially since I am a fan of the store, even with the new ownership. Instead of "careful at EMS" I'd say, shop around would be a more suitable suggestion. I have bought my favorite hiking...

Cool avatar and a voice of reason.

At Lukla airport in Nepal a few weeks ago, I witnessed official bag checkers removing peach-sized rocks from duffle bags heading back to Kathmandu and pitching them into a cardboard trash basket. My own Everest Base Camp rock escaped detection.

I would caution, using my own experience as my reasoning, as it appears you did, John. Surely, let people decide but give them a bit to think on or discuss as they go on their way. Nothing wrong with friendly conversation. I suppose those who don't talk to others on the trail would find that...

It's closed from the north end, but closed from the south up to a certain point, I understand.

What is your newest favorite piece of hiking gear? Mine is the Op Tech USA camera strap system that attaches to the front of my pack and lightens the weight of my DSLR. I bought it just prior to my recent trip to Nepal and I liked it so much that I gave it as a gift to my guide before I returned...

Is it closed from the north or south end? I thought it was open to the Bald Face Circle Trail / Cold River Camp areas all year, but closed from the north

For many winter hikes, crampons are not needed. Microspikes do well in most situations. Crampons can have a slight learning curve with cautions. The primary caution is "Don't glissade while wearing them!" That's not a written Rule, but a good rule to follow for healthy/whole ankles.

Exactly. While not "rules" that are written down to be policed, they are "guidelines" for living a considerate life. Interesting thread, and what I take from it is that most of us care to be stewards as best as we know how. For those shocked at some of the directness they read here, I'll add...

If Rolling Rock hadn't beaten me to it, these four would have been my suggestions. For the Monadnock region, also consider the Pack Monadnocks. South has the road which is a good warmup for trying out winter gear (Pun Intended) and also has a shelter on the summit. I cut my winter teeth on...

Isn't there a rule in Vermont on when snowshoes must be worn? (Got to add another subject to this mix of the way we do things.)

The UL? Now that is an insult. I see a someone is not looking at the emotion faces here, whatever they are called. Let's say "Peace" on this one and let the name calling end.

Hikerbrian - I am not going to argue with you except to say that my statement was based on how your message came across to me, and add that I was not the first to mention the idea of postholing. Please don't say that my opinion is no less valued that yours. If you can state yours, then I can...

My take is that there is/should be give and take on the trail as far as who steps aside. One can usually tell enough in advance on who that will be. I've seen people posthole and have been guilty of it myself once or twice and it really does make the trail a mess. I would be tempted to say...

This is so frustrating for many of us. Recently, I was trekking in Nepal and thought I saw her on the trail coming in the other direction. Common sense says it couldn't have been her, but she is certainly is on our minds if I even thought that I saw her.

For carrying, I wrap my crampons points-to-points and have never had a problem with them. A friend does the same, but wraps a pillow case around them. I think crampon bags add unnecessary cost and weight. Also, I carry a wrench and spare bolt/nut with me, in addition to an extra T-bar with my...

Missed it this year, and knew I was missing a great event. Send silent hellos to you all as I was flying halfway around the world.

I've just returned from trekking (Nepal) and have a lot to catch up on and digest. I've read through the latest reports on this thread and hope that you don't feel singled out, Nicole, because this thread started originally about a different kind of memorial. What you left on mountains added...