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Wow. And West Bond is always a fine hike. For those who need to know, 48*12*6 = 3456. That doesn't count the partial 7th grid, 8th grid, 3000-footers, hometown trails, vacation peaks, ... Ed, you da man! Got a frequent buyer account at Merrell?

I've often seen needle ice (which I called extruded ice, until today). Here's a hairy example on the Tully Trail last New Year's Day. If I ever saw hair ice, I'd surely photograph it. From the same hike is something I call contour ice, because it looks like a contour map, perhaps due to repeated...

Owl house on O'Brien property, Westford MA. Built by a local Girl Scout troop on property for which the town recently purchased a conservation restriction. Think globally, act locally!

Hexacuba Shelter is really hexagonal. Ha ha!

spelling error in Chugach State Park I climbed Flattop Mountain this summer, so it stood out. Very nice summary! And fun playing Been there, Did that, In my dreams.

Fletcher's Cascades At the end of a 1.2 mile spur from Drakes Brook Trail is Fletcher's Cascades, a tiered waterfall atop a long, smooth cascade.

Choices, choices. Hike Saturday in the 30s with a ceiling supposedly at 4200', or Sunday in the 20s with clear skies. I don't like cold, so Saturday it is. Up Sandwich Mtn Trail, visit Jennings Peak, on to Sandwich Dome, down Drakes Brook Trail, back up the other side to Fletcher's Cascades. A...

Très belle. The summit hasn't changed since the 90s (?) when I drove up it. One could enter l'Observatoire then. Your view was much better than mine. There's lots to explore in Canada! And your knowledge of French will serve you well in the boonies of Québec.

I've often thought the hoopla over FKTs should be replaced with equal fervor over MKHs, Most Known Hours of trail maintenance.

I've been to high points in NC (drive), WV (drive) , and TN (hike) on separate trips, so your 8x trip is impressive. Linking it with brews makes it more so. Well done!

multi-use etiquette in Oregon: http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/687-03152041/Three-adults-ski-past-a-cross-country-ski-trail-etiquette-sign-in-Bend-Oregon. scroll down a page: http://sectionhiker.com/snowshoes-postholing-and-winter-trail-etiquette/ Signs that are all words tend...

Kids in a candy store. One of the most heart-warming stories I've read here. I bet your brother shows as much passion toward farming as he does toward exploring the nooks and crannies of the Whites.

48! Woohoo! I have yet to climb the "real" Owls Head.

Careful preparation and methodical execution paid off. And fine weather didn't hurt! Congratulations on a new personal high. Your report was wonderful.

Here's the post I saw a while ago. http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?41663-Dartmouth-Outing-Club-portage-up-Mt-Washington&highlight=canoe

I'm sure I've seen a thread on odd trail experiences, but can't find it. These are close: http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?7501-Pictures-of-unusual-things-seen-on-the-trail&highlight=unusual http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?6054-Strange-experiences&highlight=strange Anyway...

Spent 18 days in Alaska, 11 in an RV Anchorage-Denali-Fairbanks-Valdez-Whittier-Anchorage, and 7 on a cruise Seward-Vancouver. Did five day hikes, in varied terrain and conditions. Polychrome Pass (Denali, mile 46) A trailless climb 600' above the park road, with views of Denali. As I...

Even knowing how this story was likely to end, the tears came in your final paragraph. You've lost a wonderful companion, all the more remarkable for your engaging posts. Sincere condolences.

From one who's been to the summit twice, but never been to the summit, these directions resonate. As to the best peak to finish, the 48th is the best! And anti-climactic. If it's easy, invite friends. If not, take a selfie and call someone if your cell phone works there!

No help for Twin Mtn, but seen yesterday on 118 in Wentworth: Firewood $3 Locally grown! Gluten free!