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As a kid casually hiking with friends and family it was cool to have a "hiking stick" but I don't think I ever really used it in any sort of utilitarian function. It usually turned into the poking stick for the fire at the end of the day. I didn't honestly know trekking poles were a thing until...

I don't know. There have been years where the ice has been nasty and I can see having something to absorb a blow to the back of the head from falling. I've taken some pretty good spills on pretty flat terrain on particularly hard ice. Never had the helmet and never hit my head but I can see it...

That is what I assumed. IIRC it had something to do with the plastic degrading or whatever. I can understand ropes aging, weakening from abrasions, etc and their obvious importance but unless something smacked the helmet and you didn't store it at the bottom of your swimming pool I'd think it...

Interesting. Thanks for that link. I have not come across this in my web surfing. I've also noticed some models come in multiple configurations to go on many boots. Was considering this too.

It was a basic climbing helmet from I think Black Diamond. There entry level general purpose version. Like $70, maybe less. The last time I came across it in my various bins of stuff all the styrofoam on the inside of it fell out. Did a little Googling and apparently like ropes and other gear...

When I started Winter hiking and researching gear (in the 2012-2013ish neighborhood) I got the impression that a helmet was pretty standard equipment for Winter hiking, After a really icy descent on the Avalon Trail early in my Winter "career" I went ahead and bought a helmet, acknowledging the...

That is the problem in a nutshell. We have lost our ability to make rational assessments of facts and information and adjust our beliefs accordingly. We have accepted being told what our point of view is by whatever sources of information we expose ourselves to, are too lazy to research this...

I worked in Jaffrey, NH this week and on FRI I took the back roads home past Wachusett. I was shocked to see patches of snow on some the slopes from snowmaking efforts. Talk about an uphill battle. Been well into the 70's and sunny just about every day for weeks now up until this week. When I...

Thanks. Awhile back I had researched a route in the center of the range which after some research yesterday is apparently known as the "Inner 6". Looks like a lot of options to detour off of it and check out other stuff. I'll probably add Mount Major to this loop if time allows. I was going to...

Uh no. My graph is WORLD emissions, not US emissions. Instead of getting all defensive and immediately going into conspiracy mode maybe stop and take a better look at the information. I'm not going to get into the my graph is right and your is wrong nonsense. There are many different sources...

It's like inflation. The rate at which we are adding emissions is slowing (in the US anyway) but it is not going down.

Are all the roads/trailheads year round or are there seasonal closures? Where do you recommend parking at this time of year for reliable access and likelihood of getting a parking space on a SAT? Also, are these actual trails or the forest road type trails like the Ossipee Range?

Still haven't made my way to the Belknaps yet. But they're "on the list"....

I know. I have so much crap and I'm too lazy to catalogue it all and get it online.

I agree. I actually read that article looking for crampon recommendations last night. Rainy crappy day so I was futzing around with some of my gear. I do have high hopes for these boots. I've yet to find a Winter boot that fits my feet right and keeps me warm. After 10 years of screwing around...

A little thread drift (but of course it's my thread so what the hell) - any recommendations on brands for crampons? I've always used Grivel but I like some of the Black Diamond model designs. They cost less but they are twice the weight as comparable Grivels. Looks like Petzl is another big...

Yah. Bummer. I'm going to try that tweak Kevin mentioned. That will probably work with the strap connected but I think the lack of tension might make them a bit dangerous. No doubt I'll buy a new set but not until I'm 100% sure the boot is a good fit. It wouldn't be the first boot I bought that...

Worth a shot. I'll tinker with it. Thanks. I think I might have "Cramp-o-matic" G12's. After all my issues I went downstairs and dug out my Scarpa Invernos (the boots I originally bought the crampons for) and all the cobwebs starting clearing from my memory. The whole B2 and B3 thing got...

I did my annual boot purchase in my desperate attempt to find boots that fit my foot right and keep my feet warm. After much shopping, I found a pair of Scarpa Ribelle HD's at a pretty big discount on Campsaver so I got them. They are supposed to be more of a general purpose boot, friendly for...

I've been doing a lot of experimenting with Gore Tex socks (I believe the ones from Gore bike wear) and neoprene too (thinner than 3mm though), as well as Seal Skinz water proof socks (which I think is my favorite option so far). Been using with my Innov8 trail runners and Innov8 medium height...