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If my memory serves me well, I think there two boards, with the first one landing on a rock in the middle of the river and the next board starting from that same rock leading to shore. Each board was probably 6 feet wide so let's assume the crossing is 12 feet. So yes, there is nothing much to...

The last time I did this crossing was August 29th and I did not see anything ''Rebuilt." There was not any bridge only some boards to walk across. Earlier this summer, July 4th to be exact, part of these boards were underwater making the crossing a bit tricky but it was still doable.

The original/rebuilt section the arrow points to is a bit deceiving. Yes, the trail is open but all there is to cross is a bunch of boards to walk on. It can be dicey in high water.

We did the Alta Via 2 two years ago in the Dolomites. Here is our slide show for that trip.

Spectacular pictures of our Haute Route trek in Switzerland in summer 2015. Our 125 mile route follows the classic trek across the Swiss Alps starting in Chamonix, France at the base of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s Highest Peak and concluding in Zermatt, Switzerland at the base of the...

What is the complaint about East Osceola? Where is it? I'm interested as I'm the trail maintainer for the Osceola Trail.

What I find bizarre in this whole story is why he didn't go back down the trails he used to go up: Tuck's and Lion's Head. He was already familiar with them. That is what I would have advised him to do at the summit.

I've actually done both in winter and really enjoyed it. I never felt in danger. I had to break the trail only once [Castle Trail] in those days before the Jewell Trail approach was feasible. Given that a lot of people are now using the Jewell Trail it's more likely than before than you will...

Congrats! Well done!

Agreed. The problem is that with the Forest Service policy of not clearing views on summits that once existed, people are starting to take matters into their own hands. This problem will probably continue for the Forest Service until they change their policy...I find this no different than the...

When does a National Forest become a National Park? Through an act of Congress? I'm not sure. If WMNF became a National Park, does cutting down trees to provide views for hikers then become OK? I'm not sure. My point is this, I think through public opinion, we are starting to question the...

Very true. Having been a section hiker and another time a 100 mile wilderness hiker, I fall under these categories. I made a point not to take those 12 slots at the Birches since I felt they belonged to the thru-hikers. I had made reservations in advance to stay in one of the lean-to's when I...

Agreed. As most people pointed out, I think VFTT forum comments are still viewed as the 'authority' when it comes to controversial subjects or providing advice. And Tim, thanks so much for providing an historical perspective, that probably most folks in the forum don't know much about...

I know there are many reasons for the declining use of VFTT such as Facebook but is the old format/code of reporting trail conditions still around? I think using VBulletin to report trail conditions has led people to use another site. I think the previous format worked better for reporting trail...

As much as I'd look to, after many years of trail adoption, I find it difficult to make it. Someday...:)

I just finished the Walker's Haute Route this summer! The best mountain hut was Cabane De Moiry, that sits right above a hanging glacier. The massive suspension bridge after the EuroHutte has been closed so now most trekkers no longer hike the final day of the Europaweg to Zermatt...we were one...

Your argument is now on the verge of being ridiculous because you and I know both know the AMC does not promote litter. We are not talking about the general population. I also find huts to be quite nice in its surroundings....can you name a Hut and the specifics such as date where you found...

I agree the AMC should do more as to being summit stewards...that is one deficiency that the organization should be ashamed of not doing more. But that 'educates' the more rigorous hikers. An AMC hut would "educate" the less active and get on board with protecting this great natural resource...

I was there last week using the trailhead to hike up Mt. Willey. The parking lot was full with cars parked along both sides of the road. I saw families heading over to Ripley Falls, backpackers heading over to Ethan Pond and hikers like me going up Mt. Willey. Even spoke with one thru-hiker...

Hey Karl, Enjoyed the pictures and reading the trip report in your blog. I've hiked up the Caps many times and your report reminded me how I excited I was hiking it for the first time. Planning on hiking it up again this October.