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It seems to me, in reading these threads, that going into class 3 or 4 climbing without bringing technical rock gear or skills, is asking for trouble. It would be easy to get stuck once the terrain exceeded ones comfort level or abilities, as going up is often easier than going down. Imagine...

I saw one on Falling Waters, about five minutes from the trailhead, a month ago. I think I saw one about a week later at an overlook on the Old Bridle path too (maybe the same one?).

On my trip back to MI, somewhere in Ontario, a car with Vermont plates passed while my mom was driving (I was sleeping :D ). She said they beeped and were waving. I thought this was odd, she thought it was because of my Mass plates (black Forester). But why would someone with VT plates honk...

I've got one of those Eureka Zeus single wall tents. At one point in time it was the lightest (2 person 3 lbs 10 oz), although now I think it can just claim the title of least expensive (about $160, I think). I've had it for several years and I like it. I don't use it exclusively, as it does...

Excellent report, photos, and analysis guys!

Very interesting... Last week I visited the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario where they had a new exhibit about the Lake Timiskaming canoeing tradedy in 1978. Being provoked by the exhibit I bought the book about it (Deep Water by James Raffan). I read the book in just a couple...

Better keep a close eye on this one, after the last Boston outing that is.... :D

If an area needs income, catering to homeless vagrants (ie backpackers and other "eco-tourists") is much more appealing and sustainable than some sort of industy that will do unsightly things to the land and environment. Unfortunately, at first glance this does not appear to be a profitable...

A map, compass, and some awareness of your environment will tell you (pretty much) all of these things too, you just have to pay attention. It is true that a quick glance at the GPS would have given us the same info on the baldfaces as the map and compass. In fact, it would have given us a...

Comparing a GPS to map and compass and saying that one is easier to use or provides more information is like saying coke is better than pepsi. GPS can be complicated to learn how to use and requires more time to use out in the woods., although M & C is hard until you get it. Once you get it...

Have you added this to the "what have you found in the woods" thread yet?? I think that's pretty funny. "why the hell am I still carrying this dumbell!??" :D :eek: :D Pack it in pack it out- Did you guys carry it out?? ;)

Wow! I can't believe this isn't burried! I'm glad everyone has enjoyed reading the report. This is still a pretty hot topic here as well (a large family gathering is underway this week). Donovan keeps talking about the trip, going on and on about camping. He can't wait to go camping again...

It's gotta go somewhere! It's cheesy, but cool in an "auto-road" sorta way. I haven't decided where to put it yet. :D I'm going to frame the certificate for Donovan, probably put our "summit" shot in there too.

Last weekend was my last weekend to hike in the Whites. It was the last not because I have already left, but because I had been saving this weekend, my true las weekend here, for a special camping trip with my cousin. His name is Donovan and he's 32, he's also got Downs Syndrome. We've spent...

Before I met Dr. Wu for the first time, I thought SHE was a middle aged Asian woman. Guess not. :D

I'm in :D

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself."

Yep, it was fun. And I had never been kicked out of a bar before! :eek: :D Frank, Jess, and Giggy it was fun to hang out before I go. Hopefully I'll see you guys again at some point, prefereably while on some huge adventure out west or up north. :)