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Wonder who has the team out there. They had talked with a friend of mine at one time but would not let the team walk across the bridge so they would have to ford the brook. Would be nice to seem some photos of a team back out in teh Pemi after all these years!

I personally won't ride the Cog becase we were good friends with a couple riding it when it fell down the mountain and witnessed what it did to that couple emotionally and physically! Maybe its in better shape but not my choice of a "controlled way". Many folks fit right in here without having...

How awful! Not! Looks like a bunch of people sharing a mountain by whatever method they chose to get there! They are not there to get your blessings, approval or be pigeon-holed by anyones eccentric attitude! I drove up myself last year inorder to share my daughters finish of the 48. That way I...

Hike your own hike! Climb your own climb and define your own climb! Mountaineer your own mountain folks! Definitely would have to say some folks have found themselves on the wrong planet and they believe they are a higher species! Beam them up Scottie!

Would give you a greenie if I could! Have hiked once with a world reknown big wall climber/author and he was about as modest as they get and I was happy to be on the trail with him chatting as we hiked off the presis. One of his books is now signed with a nice personal note and I won't forget...

Love it! Could only browse it for now but its a good read. In some respects games evolve and technolgy follows so the caliber of the new players may fall well short of those that came before! By the nature of when you were born on this planet and trips around the sun you may not be close to the...

...or that the hiking gear includes too much! Some people are full of it! But like I always say, "If you don't like people you've found yourself on the wrong damn planet!";-)

This is exactly why I commented as I did on this thread. Due to hike safe guidelines and common sense there are times when certain gear is important but should not throw you into a category where your policy would be void! I'm not about bragging rights as a climber or mountaineer and consider...

Try adding another perspective to this debate. The audience is your life insurance company. If in the event of your unfortunate demise you are carrying an ice axe because it was deemed necessary above treeline by those who weild godly powers, now your insurance could be disputed because of vague...

You are spot on Doug! This is glaring as a disclaimer and inappropriate praise all in one in my opinion! This is not just a random bunch of college kids! This is a group that labels themselves as a Mountain Club and this incident is a failure of the basics we learn at an elementary level. Any of...

Hi Ellen, If its with EMS I believe the price guarantee is 30 days. And usually with them you don't even have to dig for the slip because its in the system!

Chris and I hiked Starr King and Waumbek on Saturday and it was firm enough early to bareboot to Starr King. It was nice to meet Jim Towle on the way up and he advised that it was getting slushy in between and melt coming off the trees was like a rain forest. We put on our shoes shortly after a...

Can be an advantage to have both! You can find a GPS for less and you can carry spare batteries. This unit takes the same as my camera so it would be an easy swap over to what is more essential. Best to keep your poles with you, since both Pierce and Ike are known for snow over ice that can...

I started back into hiking late and with bad back issues initially. Set up numerous versions of pulks so I could skid most of my load and would set up a bit of a base camp sometimes to go after peaks. Started with summer tents in discount sleeping bags and would still be out in -15F temps over...

Welcome nhithiker! Sorry to see some people don't seem compelled to throw out the welcome mat! Here or at Lakes! Also sorry to see people feel they need to discuss personal health, prescriptions and medical issues. It is certainly great that you continue to get out on the trails and I am sure...

Nice trip report Chris and great time out on the trail with you! Love your picture of Thor at the corner! I could not believe how much the trip to Liberty reminded me of the afternoon I stepped off the back of Franconia Ridge to whack out to Owl's Head. Just the sight of Liberty's summit looming...

All that gear and no altimeter? Just kidding Cushetunk! Have a nice Friday and I agree with your post but some of us have to start out slow to keep within a budget and in the good graces of our spouse!;-)

Guess I'm screwed if I get stuck out there Mike! I don't always remember my toothbrush on the overnights!

Yes Rob, excellent photos! May I ask your present choice of camera? I recently killed another and am unhappy with the replacement I chose! Hope to see you on the trail agian sometime!

Its broken out and solid! About five minutes down the bike path and the crossing log is easy to spot from the bike path. From the northbound Basin lot to the top of the bushwhack was twenty minutes at a gentle pace and then another ten to the Flume Slide Trail junction. Dave And for reference...