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I had already guessed that the Franconia Ridge Trail would be listed as NH's most scenic trail in this clickbait. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/travel-photos/the-most-scenic-hike-in-every-state/ss-BB14JgQG?ocid=msedgntp What I did not know was that it could he "done" in 5.5 hours, won't...

Thanks for keeping us informed!

Great subject, hikerbrian. I am still enthused about hiking in the Whites, but it's not a long drive for me. I think I have a different hiking style than most and this is what allows me to ignore the overcrowding. I hike because I love to be alone in nature. It makes me feel human. I rarely...

I rarely filter or treat water, but when I do, I've been using the Katadyn Be Free for the past few years. https://www.katadyn.com/us/us/14946-8019639-katadyn-befree-0.6L_usa It's simple to use. It's light. You can drink directly from the device or you can squeeze water from the device into...

^^^^^^^ :rolleyes: Done! Thanks for all you do!

Gorgeous shots! Thanks for posting the link here!

Gene was an absolute legend. I met him a few times in my tenure as an AMC Trails Committee member. My most memorable interaction, however, was a winter day on Cannon in the 80s when I mentioned to him that I was hiking the winter 4s 'solo.' He mused that a hike was not 'solo' unless I saw no...

Oddly enough, the trail does not seem steep at all when I am cleaning waterbars on the way up ;) Here's a nice summer view from the top:

For example, Shoestring Gully: http://goeast.ems.com/ice-climb-shoestring-gully/

Greetings! Webster Cliff Trail begins on the east side of Rt 302, across from a plowed parking area on the side of Willey House Station Road. It is part of the Appalachian Trail and it is blazed in white. Ascending, you will likely want snowshoes. This is a good time of year to hike this trail...

As someone who is quite terrified of dogs, this is worrisome. Over the years, I have learned many techniques (from people on this forum!) to control my demeanor when approached by an unleashed unaccompanied dog on the trail. Happily, the techniques do work, and I have not been bitten in a long...

Beautiful area and a tough pair of peaks to hike. Great photos!

Thanks for making us aware of this! I plan to call and comment today. I love the Mt. Langdon Shelter and have spent many nights there. (You can make a nice loop with Rocky Branch, Stairs Col, DP, Parker, Stanton.) I've always been alone there! It's one of the few places left where one can...

How about the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens? Lots to see there. http://www.mainegardens.org/

Oklahoma City bombing. I was on the AT and when we hitched to a town for resupply, it was on every TV and radio. So weird.

Epic story! I wish we still had those green squares to give out :)

Came back to a remote parking lot after a long winter hike to find my Hyundai Elantra trapped in the slush that solidified into ice during my hike. No cell reception, 10PM, 0 degrees. Walked until I could call for a tow truck. Waited 2 hours for it to arrive to haul me out. Now, I pony up for...

I use an Eagle Creek "Pack It" cube for all the small things in my backpack. It weighs .67 oz and fits all those odd bits that would have gone in the brain or in another container, like first-aid, TP, etc... in my old pack. The container opens wide, so it might be a lot like what you...

Peter says mine are the shortest, widest ones he's ever made. I got them in 1993, resoled twice. Mother Limmer did my measuring. They have received a lot of use. Wore them on the AT in '95. These days, I keep them greased up. But I only wear them occasionally. They are a thing of beauty, but...

That's cool about the "11 more steps." Pulling a pulk up any incline can be quite a test of will.