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Another good part: Prior to the loan, had Otten publicly supported the project? Reimers asked. “I don’t have a recollection,” Otten said.

Thanks for the suggestions. I should probably preface with more details. I'm pretty well set on the features I like. I like pit zips because I find I use them often hiking in winter in my fleece. I tend not to overheat too often and usually regulate well, but I do actually use these. I...

Every decade or so, I need a new fleece shell. It's about that time. I'd appreciate any suggestions from those of you who keep up with gear. I honestly don't pay much attention to gear other than what's on my feet and much of what I use stays with me a long time. Gear styles change far faster...

Hybrids are interesting. Sometimes the hybrid offspring of two species shows "hybrid vigor" and is "superior" in some ways to the parents. A mule comes to mind. Mules are the offspring of a horse and donkey. Mules don't have mules. They are sterile. In plants it can be similar. Apple and tomato...

Wales don't smoke weed. It's hard to light underwater. 😉

Congratulations Grey J! Similarly I have swum the Atlantic myself.

If you look carefully at the photos from the 2016 and 2017 alleged thru-hikes of the AT and PCT in chronological order, paying particular attention to the baby in the images, it appears over the two-year period that the baby does not in fact, actually age. ;)

Maybe she was going for the triple crown! Next up: tall tales about hiking the CDT and a few pictures from Rocky Mountain trailheads.

After finishing "Where You'll Find Me," I want to thank Ty Gagne. He did an outstanding analysis of the entire situation and was able to report on what was going on simultaneously in numerous locales leading up to the eventual recovery. It was compassionate and thorough. Most importantly...

Holy Fleece.

2017 Fatalities (Incomplete, but here are some) I would not categorize all of these as hiking related. The drownings might be classified another way depending on if the goal for the day was to go swimming or if it was a hiker stopping for a swim. What's missing here? Carrabassett and Dry...

It's taken some political heat off the number of hiker rescues out there. I think it's been great that the ATVs are on the Gorham Roads. I don't ride, but that's pretty cool to have that option.

I was looking at those flanks yesterday; I'm not slabbing across those fields above Madison Gulf. I'll continue to take the approaches from the other side in winter. All this talk motivated me to get out there yesterday after a sufficient amount of coffee. I really like coming up the Great...

Sunny and clear here while the rest of the state lifted from fog yesterday. It was much busier in the afternoon too. I've stood at the start of the unbroken Star Lake Trail in front of those steep, snow covered slopes and my usual thought is, 'Nah. Not today.' And then I head up another way or...

I came across a copy at The White Mountain Cafe. I may need to set aside two other books I'm half heartedly reading.

For the time being, Portland, Maine is still "relatively" affordable in some parts. South Berwick, ME would have been an ideal investment 5-10 years ago...it's becoming a trendy, foodie town quickly. Probably still some good options there. Portsmouth, NH has become pretty exclusive in terms...

I've been happy with my Salomon Sense Mantra3 trail runners. They are pretty light, not much support, feel like slippers, and grip very well. I'd suggest trying approach shoes as well as they are designed to grip. I cannot speak to specific brands on these though.

You could also try simply posting here a week before your trip and see if anyone is willing to give you a ride. There may only be a handful of shuttle services in the Whites, but there are literally thousands of hikers driving to and from there weekly.

Another avenue for varied experience, income potential, and different legal requirements is to guide adolescent/youth groups. You can expect a different kind of adventure as well. I used to guide trips for schools, Boy Scouts, and led an outdoor club for high schools. I do one trip a year these...