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Maybe I missed it, but no one mentioned tapping on the ice with a hiking pole--know what you are getting into. This has not failed (yet) for me. But I am not ice-phobic. My rule is stay away from possible inlets and outlets and you'll be OK.

Congratulations, Tim, for your 2nd SSWR!

I have had great results with the OR Revel Shell Mitts for three years. They are lightweight, waterproof, even somewhat breathable, and durable. I have a variety of liners (bought separately) that I can use inside them depending on the temperature.

Thermos brand has a wide selection of bottles, not all suitable for hiking. I have their 750 mL SS vacuum bottle, dry weight about one pound. I think I got it at EMS several years ago. By comparison, a one liter Nalgene and OR jacket weigh 9 ounces (but won't keep stuff warm nearly as long)...

Sometimes, we are lucky enough to get an exceptional day. This was one. With temperature around 0 F all day up high, we did have to keep moving. I climbed Whiteface/Esther the following day and what did I get, only clouds . . .

In winter I climbed all the Maine and Vermont 4K peaks to finish the 115W. Along with that I did another single-season ADK46W, then hiked a summer round of the ADK46.

Surveying is a tough job, bushwhacking through the mountains. You even have to pass the 'bar exam'.

The best use I have found for my emergency down jacket is to keep my 'later in the hike' water bottle warm for hours.

Please see the title of this thread.

My answer is: IT DEPENDS . . . on too many factors to give a valid answer without being there with a clear set of circumstances and as Trail Boss mentioned, your condition.

I prefer things which do not need a lot of chewing or a lot of water to wash them down and things which do not freeze and get hard, yet give me maximum calories. That includes granola bars, Hershey bars, peanuts in a bottle, cheese, sausage, cold cuts, and maybe some sliced wraps for carbs--but...

The width of the toe space on MSR evo and Lightning snowshoes is 5 inches. The maximum width of the evo snowshoe is 8.25 inches. This is adequate for a 4 inch boot plus the binding, but may not be enough for a superwide boot or pac boot. I am interested to hear from Tubbs flex alp owners what...

I think I'm in my fourth season with Microspikes (on my third pair, not due to failure but wearing down of the points). The answer to the original question is not what has the most traction (longer spikes), but what suits your hiking style and terrain. If you just want more traction, get...

The side coming from Rt 4 is generally open and was repaired extensively after Irene. I think there may still be a bridge out on the other side (beyond the trailhead from Rt 4). Maybe check with the town/county road department.

The developers shared your concern. The SOS function can be activated from the device from a covered button, without the smartphone.

I have been using the Spot Connect for about four months. See www.findmespot.com for more information about this model and others they sell. It requires a smartphone as a user interface connected by Bluetooth. Subscription is $100 per year. My biggest complaint so far is the difficulty of...

http://www.adkhighpeaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22818 It will be open until October 27. From October 27 until December 8 (hunting season), trails on the Elk Lake property are closed to hikers. You can still access the Dixes from Rt 73 trailheads or Marcy from other trailheads. After...

I have a friend who has gotten some good used stuff on www.backpackinglight.com .

There is a "possible campsite" mentioned in the ADK trail guide on the Wedge Brook trail (1.2 mile from the West River trail) in an area of some huge boulders (truck size). State land begins at about 2600 feet, and the campsite is beyond that, so it is a good climb for a marginal camping...

Your friend's daughter should go to a stocking retailer and try on packs. Hopefully they will have something which fits. Or have they tried this already and failed?