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It's not difficult compared to other stretches along the ridge. Similar. It is partially protected as it stays below the height of land on the ridge after the col. You'll drop steadily into Edmands Col then generally ascend gradually to Thunderstorm Junction just below Adams summit. It's not a...

Foot wear is a tough call and depends on so many factors. Grip on trail runners has equaled or exceeded that on boots at this point due to the use of softer rubber soles. It's why they get replaced a couple times a year. Many come with a plate under the foot so pointed rocks don't bother the...

Congratulations Gerald. That's a lot of peaks. I believe people were making a list of mountains in NH not on a list to create a list of listless peaks. Sometimes I feel listless. Not sure of the reality of that, but I would guess it's real.

When I was growing up, people referred to us as "hicks," thank you very much. I believe the band playing the festival is "Shot of JD." Punk band I think, maybe post-industrial metal. ;)

He should have taken a left at Albuquerque.

It made Mountain Outhouse News: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQjnvl_58tM&t=0s&list=PLZS_k6BQeW_KnXm44s7PORPsg3Hv6f3X5&index=2 Near the end for the Hut Traverse. 16:00 to 16:40 ish. This weekly is a good summary of mountain events in general.

"And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw." Peart

Ideas: 1. The best blister or callus protection I've ever found was called Compeed. It's now marketed as Hydroseal by Bandaid for blisters. It's worth it and other than creating my own protection with a mole foam doughnut, it's as good as I've found. 2. It sounds like you would benefit from...

A lot of people refuse the ambulance ride to save $500-$1000. They may go to the hospital themselves on their own as they don't require the emergency systems on an ambulance. They may opt for other health care options. Hospitals are expensive and an emergency room can't do anything for a severe...

So yes, other groups spend a lot of money. Ski season is short and getting shorter. Hunters are not real common most months of the year. I get tired of hearing hikers don't contribute. And without data on meals, rooms, gear and equipment, we are guessing at best. I spend a lot of money on...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news18.com/amp/news/world/polish-daredevil-skies-down-worlds-second-highest-mountain-k2-in-world-first-1819997.html

Bacannon? Really? :) I went back today for more pulled pork after an appetizing hike of Adams. If somebody up here figures out biscuits and gravy, I'm falling off the wagon.

Great. Although hand cut fries and pulled pork will keep me happy out of a truck. Best meal I ever had at that Pizza Hut.

The BBQ truck at Pizza Hut's old location in Gorham just became my new favorite post hike restaurant. Huge pulled pork sandwich for $8. Damn good for this far north of the Mason Dixon Line. They have some of the old tables from inside out on the sidewalk. Weird, wacky stuff. I'm going back.

Before we continue to pretend hikers don't spend money in NH, consider this: Lakes of the Clouds Hut has 90 bunks. They cost $127 a night. They will be sold out Saturday night purchased 100% by hikers. That's $11,470 in ONE NIGHT at ONE HUT. There are 8 huts and many, many nights. I would guess...

Negligence is a legal standard. As I understand it, to be negligent, one must first have a duty to others to exercise care. One then must break/fail that duty. This results in damages or harm that are a direct result of the original omission. If I toss a bottle of whiskey into the fray or I do...

Best outcome possible IMO unless he had donated $4000. What one "should do" and negligence are very different standards. He *should* have made contact with verification. It was a huge waste of time and resources and people put their lives at risk to look for him. That said, I think going after...

Busy one all over today. Cars are overflowing Appalachia big time, Pine Link, and Howker Ridge lots as well. Latter two are small. All have cars roadside. All access Madison Hut.

In reality, regardless of the details, if parking along 93 is stopped and if there is not overflow parking to accommodate those cars (locally or by shuttle), then the impact to Franconia Ridge decreases. I'm good with that.

The Flume now has a "no hiker parking" sign apparently. The squeeze is on! Interesting. There was no indication on the notice I received that they wanted me to contact them. Just a warning notice.