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Perfect timing! I am planning to do a Gunstock, Belknap and Piper traverse in about a month and any info is helpful. Thanks for all you do!

I have a left ankle issue due to three surgeries that has now come down to arthritis pain. I sometimes need a cortisone injection. I had orthotics made for my boots which has helped and I purchase high ankle boots. I just purchased Salewa Alp Trainer Mid GTX Backpacking boots online from EMS...

Great pictures and story. Thanks so much for sharing! I ran into you and your Dad on top of Middle Carter. I'm so proud of your enthusiasm for the greater outdoors and I hope your schoolmates will catch the BUG also. :)

Thanks for sharing your heartfelt journey and pictures. Having done this peak many times I now forget what a great loop it is. Thank you for helping me recall those memories.

Thank you! Giff and the Forest Service provide a training workshop that I attended last year. It was great to meet the other trail adopters and get a refresher on trail maintenance techniques.

Thanks for the trip report. Long day but sounds like you had a good time. I'm assuming you drank the half glass of scotch the next morning. :)

In April, I usually decide to hike in Southern NH or the seacoast where most of the snow has melted and signs of spring begin to emerge. It gives me an excuse to explore lesser peaks and trails. It depends on the season/weather, but I usually start running into problems with black flies in the...

A friend at work who only has one leg was part of the commission in NH that reviews appeals including the one AMC raised with building the ramp. I asked him why in the hell did the commission force the AMC to build that ramp knowing that .00001 percent who are wheelchair bound would use it. The...

I would like to point out that while it's great to wait for others to break a trail, I think that everyone should share the burden and take the initiative to break a trail at the expense of not making the summit. Just my two cents...:D

Some would argue that trails in Wilderness areas should have the same standards as other trails for safety reasons, encourage those unfamiliar with those areas to explore them and that easier access to the forest will help ensure that the next generation will care about protecting them as much...

No, you do not. I was at the trailhead last Saturday and there was not many parking spaces, but then again, I arrived at 1pm which is probably their peak. Livermore road will have grooved tracks for a good distance that you can use.

Wow...sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine how you feel...especially when it's unexpected. The new pup will bring about a new series of adventures for you.

All these reasons is probably why I like hiking alone :eek: While I can certainly relate with a lot that has been said, one that really bothers me is the guy who won't shut up and babble endlessly about topics I really do not care about.

This site has a map that will tell you exactly where it is. I've never actually been up on it but I'll make a point to check it out next time I'm in the area:

I've been up twice in winter and never seen these lots plowed. A 4WD vehicle to access is almost a must.

I would venture to guess that Tecumseh was the peak he did the most often. Congrats Jeremy...is there a new list to conquer?

Thanks for the clarification...my bad. It seems I was thinking what applies for bikes also applies for skis which is not the case.

I've rarely done this so don't consider me an an expert on this subject. That said, I've placed my hiking boots inside my pack and used a basic x-c ski set-up since I was skiing on flat surface. When it came time for the climb, I put my x-c ski boots inside a plastic bag and buried them in the...

Agree. I also like it because at the Greenleaf Hut I can assess if the weather conditions are good for a summit bid to Lafayette. If not, I was happy to enjoy the views I had from the Agonies and turn around. Once I reach Lafayette summit, I can assess if the weather conditions are good to do...

I found a previous forum topic back in 2010 that might also be helpful: http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?38148-Winter-Hiking-Boots-Recommendations