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So here's what I think of the MH Monkey Man fleece after a few months and some winter hikes. I like it but I wouldn't buy it again. The Columbia (Vertex?) I had for 10 years was much better. This one is light but seems thin and is drafty. It has no real reinforced areas but I do like the...

Twin Mountain is one of my favorite places in the Whites. Over the years, the store in TM has changed. I recall getting sandwiches from the deli in back and I sat at a table on the "deck" with a muffin and coffee more than once. That was maybe 15 years ago. It was an inviting place for a gas...

I never had the pleasure of meeting Al. I appreciate the thread. After reading Dr. D's story and Jazzbo's info, it strikes me that perhaps Al's final hike on Owls Head was filled with the memories of GS's dramatic fall there. Al was at a place of an incredible event in his life; he was able to...

It's like an example of The Argument from Incredulity. One of my favorite logical fallacies to witness in person and so commonly used. I see it something like this: Step 1: NP is given the not unexpected news that the SEC denied their permit 7-0. Step 2: A panel of board members from...

Thanks for the smile today. I appreciate all the updates in this thread.

Shoes are possibly the most personal of all gear choices. Many, many variables. I switched to trail runners in the 90's. Most AT long distance hikers I knew were making the change as well. New Balance had a bit of a head start at the time. I hike in boots when I need 400g insulation. Any...

I'm in. I'll probably make you earn that $20 though. ;) Thanks Tim and Dave!

I used to love Logan bars until I didn't. I'll never eat another one but they were great for a few months! Good choice.

Chances are I will land permanently north of the notches at retirement, a hefty 2.5 hours north. I'm happy to have a small lot at about 1200' that should stay dry when the waters rise enough. I'll camp there. My home is not much above sea level. I'll sell. The one saving grace for ocean front...

I can see Berlin as a good long range investment or option for someone who can find work and wants to live in the area. Definitely not the get rich quick town, I agree. 20-30 years from now though, a smart buy today might look quite good there. Or not....funny thing, real estate.

Berlin, NH is waiting to become the next outdoor mecca. Everything PB has said about it. Climbing routes on side streets, access to the best hiking in the northeast. Skiing everywhere, dog sledding, a couple hours to the ocean, three hours ish to Boston, they have rivers that are not being fully...

You guys rock. Thanks. I'll put together a great plan from all this and have plenty of contingency hikes. RT: Four days is it for this trip; if I can pull five I will but extended trips are tough as a single dad and the fairy princess is not going with me on this one. I have the sense I'll...

Yes, that seems to be the one. It's still called by the old name in the book I have. Thanks for that link. Good reference to have. I have the Moon guide that has general info about 5 or 6 different parks in the area so it's a good starting place and for accommodations and plans, but it...

In winter, I like to have (ironically) summer sausage and cheese as well. sliced/cut ahead of time, it makes for a nice break time snack and gives me more sustained heat and fuel than the quick sugar does. I get really tired of the same old GORP and PB as well. Making GORP with different...

Thanks for the great info folks. Much appreciated. It's looking like this trip is taking shape for about mid to late April, same schedule. Here's what I'm putting in place based on your comments and my research: Fly into Las Vegas and head to Zion for the two days. We'll stay at the lodge...

I finally got a chance to see this. Wow. Highly recommended.

Kudos to the Forest Service. I hope they can keep the lot open through the winter.

I'm convinced you could live for months on baklava. In all seriousness, it's incredibly calorie dense, loaded with nuts for protein and oils, more than enough quick sugar from the honey, and you don't need to carry a lot. Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I'd suggest buying it. Getting...

Thanks for pointing out the mistake in the year. I'll fix that. Maybe an admin can be so kind as to change the date in the title to 1982 so it's accurate.

And I've heard enough about it over the years to not forget it even though I was 11 at the time of the incident. I imagine there are plenty of people reading VFTT that are not even aware this occurred. With 40 years passing, retelling an old story hopefully will open some eyes. The Kate...