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We've had the same issue for three and a half years; Alex needs hand warmers on almost every cold-weather hike. She has not been diagnosed, but I wouldn't be surprised if she has Reynaud's Syndrome. I carry at least 6 packs on every hike in case some of them are duds -- in our experience, 1...

Agreed, it's a great mountain. We're really digging that 52WAV list. Looking forward to checking out some of its other mountains once the 4K winter hiking thang is over and done with. It's nice to take a casual hike up to a summit that has great views...and then come back down and still have...

LOL, that made my day. Hope the perhaps-bitten civilian is okay. I also love the caption. :D

The 22nd is my birthday, and the girls and I will celebrate it on top of a 4K yet to be determined. :D

Thanks, Karen -- a happy holiday to you two as well! Yes, this weather is crazy! Though can't say I mind it too much for now. There are a couple of "winter 4Ks" that I'd prefer to do without a lot of snow or ice, so if this pattern could continue for another few weeks, I'd appreciate it...

What she said!

Alex hams it up, her shirt inside out and backward, while Sage throws a bunch of good-natured heckles. Guadalupe Peak, Texas, Sept 10, 2011.

Copied from http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/12/tuesday-trip-report-sandwich-dome.html. Accompanying pictures can be found there. ************************************************************ Drakes Brook Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail. 8.6 roundtrip miles. Sandwich Dome -- our last "small"...

Wow -- amazing photos. I love that last one. Gorgeous!

Many thanks, Unstrung. :) Also, can't go wrong with any book by David Roberts.

Thanks! The girls and I like having so many options on where to hike. Alex and Sage share my sense of adventure and, though they enjoy repeating favorite 4K peaks, are primarily interested in exploring new territory. 52WAV mountains are lovely, and they don't take all day so they're easier to...

Shoot, we were planning on cutting down our own tree this year...today is our designated decorating day. The cold drizzle led us to the local Christmas tree lot instead....we'll have to cut our own next year.

Copied from http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/12/tuesday-trip-report-mt-israel-december.html Accompanying pictures can be found there. ********************************************** Wentworth Trail, 4.2 miles roundtrip. The day's hike had to be a short one; we'd a Christmas party to go to in...

Sure, why not? It's your good deed for the day. :)

Thanks for the greenie, PA Ridgerunner. I appreciate the words of support. :)

--M, you make great points. Trekking poles may work wonders. No one ever WANTS to spray a dog. A badly behaved dog is still just being a dog...the real fault lies with the owners. I'm all for NOT using spray (I never actually have on the trails). My own standpoint comes from having...

Maddy, thanks -- you're right. It's helpful to think of it in those terms -- people need to protect themselves, and dog owners need to protect their dogs. That's a great, positive way to put it. (Also, though a bit off-topic, here's something else to consider -- there are people who are...

There have been incidents of people and dogs being attacked on the NH trails by unleashed and aggressive dogs, so I have to respectfully disagree with you -- I think the dog issue does address the original question.

Nah -- everyone has the right to carry weapons against what they honestly perceive to be aggressive, out-of-control dogs. It's not John or Jane Smith's job to understand puppy behavior or to know how to deal with someone else's dog. It is the dog owner's job to keep their dog/puppy off of...

On the same day, anyway. Sage needs her moment alone in the sun, without her sister. She has that now, by knocking Alex off the second-youngest girl spot. I think she wants to be called up alone, without Alex...which is what would happen even if Alex finished the winter list, yes? Those...