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Great pics and TR. I was fortunate on my first attempt last July to have a cloudless sky like you did and it was breathtaking! One of my favorite hikes alltime. :cool: Would be fun to add a winter traverse of it.

Nice discussion; I am hoping to move out that way later this year and can't wait to tackle some Rocky mtn magic! :) Was out in RMNP a number of years ago, but didn't do any hiking, can't wait to rectify that.

I picked up the Black Diamond Contacts last month and have had the chance to use them several times and have been very happy with them. Both trips I wore them 6-7 miles +, over mixed terrain, hard ice, and wet snow and they handled both with ease. I would definately recommend getting the...

Something else to note about the last three rescues, and a point made in past discusions...all three were solo. The chances of avoiding, or getting yourself out of, trouble particularly in winter is to hike in numbers. I've read in more than once that an ideal winter hike has at least four...

Trails/Route: Lake Road, Gill Brook, to Colvin, back to Fish Hawk Cliffs, to Indian Head, back to Gill Brook, to Lake Road Hikers: BorealChick, Tracy and myself Equipment used: Microspikes, crampons, trekking poles We had a lazy start to the hike with the intentions of doing Colvin and...

Thanks for the feedback! :)

Oh I have alot, just started last year and only got a few in. I think I'm around 10.

Only info I can relate is second hand and that is...the microspike version people like the more aggresive teeth; the light crampon version my roomate and his gf have, and on either the first or second time using (this past weekend in the dacks) the ratchet that tightens and holds the strap...

I am considering a trip to the Whites in the beginning of March and being from NY and the majority of my hiking in the 'dacks am looking for some info/suggestions on the potential mountains, trails etc. Most liking driving over early on a Sat, hiking, spending the night, hiking again on Sun and...

Thanks man, gl on that new tattoo

Thanks Tom, great seeing you and Laurie at the Gathering!

Congrats Rob! A great, hard earned, well deserved accomplishment!! ADK W :D

Excellant! So pesky Marshall was covered, great news. It's always a great time at the gathering reguardless. :)

Trails/Route: Lake Road, Gill Brook, Elk Pass, Leach Trail Hikers: Scotzman, Jsassojr, BorealChick, and 4 other fine companions Equipment needed/used: Microspikes, crampons Our group met up at the parking lot shortly after 6:30am, said our hellos and donned our gear and made for the gate...

We have had very little snow in the Dacks this year, maybe a bit more in the western high peaks, but overall not many people using snowshoes. Monday should be a pretty safe bet for packed trails, as this weekend is the Winter Gathering and all of the peaks are scheduled to be climbed.

Why thank you! You should make a trip over, some real gems over here! :)

Hikers: Scotzman +5 Trails: Out and back from Rt 73 trailhead Equipment: Microspikes, sunglasses, wind-gear I was looking to take advantage of the beautiful day and get out and work on my winter 46 by tackling these two popular mountains. When we started out from the trailhead at 9, there...

TY! I had fun playing with my new camera :)

Congrats on your finish! Maybe taking a little time to finish the last one is like letting a bottle of wine or a block of cheese age a bit...grows in enjoyment and flavor? :)

Trails: Elk Lake Trailhead, Beckhorn, Herd path to Hough, Lillian Brook Herd path Hikers: Scotzman, Tracy, Bruce Special Equipment needed: None We arrived at the trailhead close to 8:30am and departed soon after. At the time of departure no one else had checked in yet but just as we left...