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Anyone know if there is currently a bear box at Osgood? I've heard/read conflicting reports. Thanks!

Or rather, because some people are jackasses >:(

wardsgirl, as a dog owner I am so, so sorry that other owners have put you in that position. No matter how friendly we think our dogs are, it's not ok to let them run up to people they don't know, and it's not ok to have them off-leash if they won't come back when called. As for coping with...

As a dog owner, thank you for even trying! I sent a link to this post to Granite State Dog Recovery in case they know of anyone missing a dog that matches that description. (their facebook page is here, fwiw: https://www.facebook.com/granitestatedogrecovery?fref=ts)

I'll still pay the premium. Keep in mind that they're still keeping the lifetime warranty for defects in materials or workmanship: http://www.rei.com/help/limited-warranty.html I think a year is a reasonable time to realize that my boots don't fit, or that I really needed a zero degree bag...

Beautiful day for a hike! We wound up bailing about .5 from the summit due to someone in our group getting sick. The trail to that point was in good shape - there is one large, but straddle-able blowdown about a mile up the trail - but the black flies are out in force. They were bad enough...

I also have trouble finding boots that fit properly - I don't have skinny ankles, but I do also need a wider toe box. I generally have better luck with men's boots (more room in the forefoot area), although it seems like the current trend is for the men's version of a given boot style to have a...

What a beautiful little pup (I love the shot of her cooling off in the stream) - I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm pretty sure the AMC's trail map of Acadia has mileage on it. I love Acadia - we've gone a couple of time in October, after the crowds have gone and it's just stunning.

Or any breed in particular - I doubt there's any particular expertise behind this, other than the ability to read breed standards. Would have been more useful if they'd had a knowledgeable vet (someone with orthopedic experience) talk about what physical characteristics to look for in a...

Just an fyi for REI members in the area - I was boot-shopping at the Reading store the other day and they had a sign on the door about their next garage sale. In addition to the usual goodies, it seems they'll be selling off their rental ski gear.

I would measure the distance between the support bars to make sure they'll fit your frames - even if they are conventional. We used to have a tire-mounted Thule rack, and needed a special adapter to get my partner's bike on it (she's shorter than I am, so her bike frame is smaller). The...

Ok, make that "light traction and Wellies" - today's conditions included loose granular, icy packed snow, ice, slush, mud, mud/slush soup, bare rock, standing water. Still a heck of a lot more fun than the walk to the T to go to work!

I was in the Fells with the dogs this morning (parts of Skyline, Reservoir and Cross-Fells trails) - unless we get a lot of snow in the next few days, there will be no need for snowshoes. Traction, yes, since the snow has gotten packed down and slippery in places, but you will also be going...

What Chip said. You can know and care for your gear, you can carry repair supplies. But short of carrying and EMS outlet in your pack... I know this is OT, but being in the market for a new pair of snowshoes, I've been searching the forum for reviews/commentary on various models and I've...

Not as dramatic as some of these, and more embarrassing than interesting: Years back I did a late-Winter/early-Spring overnight to Zealand Hut. The road was still closed, and someone suggested it might be more fun to hike in via Avalon and A-Z than do a road walk - and hey, it's even a shorter...

I like this idea, too - they could add a buck or two to the WMNF fee tubes and add tubes parking areas on state facilities. It's easy, and it captures the majority of users who might have need of the service regarless of whether they consider themselves "hikers" or whether they believe they'd...

I think taking ourselves (either as specific individuals or those who post on sites like this) as "any indication" is a dicey proposition. We're a pretty self-selected group, though speaking for myself and the people I tend to hike with, I'd estimate we spend at least $10 per head on gas (we...

d'oh. Sorry I missed that (been that kind of week). I'm less worried about myself, although I do have orange gear, than the dogs. I may not look like anything you'd want on your wall, but a black dog sniffing around the woods? I'd rather be safe(r) than sorry. I appreciate everyone's input :)

I know that blaze orange is the standard for hunting-season safety gear, but my mom just got our lab-mix a lime-green high-visibility coat (this one http://d-fa.com/lightbox/images/large/moonwalker2.jpg) fall hiking and I was wondering if that would also work? I seem to recall reading a...