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Way to go Paul and Fran! Francine, make sure he pulls his weight with the breaking... Happy Belated birthday, too! Lucky

Congratulations again, Ron! (And Jim and Carol). It was great to meet you and Rik and the others. By the way, I ended up turning back just shy of South Dix. Should have done it much sooner but I forgot about the fact that Pin Pin Junior walks on water (does he know what a spruce trap is?!)...

Dix Pin Pin Junior broke a trail up the South Fork to East, South (not sure about Macomb but knowing him...)and was on his way over Hough to Dix on Saturday when he was spotted. Bear in mind that he does not sink in the snow which is very deep. I saw two more cars parked by the South Fork...

Donadson Rik- It's official. I "claim" Donaldson.

Donaldson and Emmons I've been remiss! What are the rules for "claiming" Donaldson? I simply want to visit both that day- maybe Seward, too. Does one have to be on top at a certain time?

Duck Pond Great detailed report, Paul. So glad that you all made it successfully after overcoming all the obstacles. Lucky L.

Donaldson and Emmons Hey there, Alistair! If the Friday night before has acceptable driving weather from NH, you can count me in to help track out these two. I may have someone else interested. -Lucky Laura

Left the garden at a leisurely 7:30am. Not quite as energetic as the day before. Followed good snow shoe tracks to Shorey Short Cut and was pleasantly surprised to find them continue up SSC for .2 miles- an accident by someone I knew. Broke out rest of Shorey Short Cut to Range trail, which...

Met Inge at exit 29 and drove to Santanonis trailhead, setting off somewhat late at 6:30am. Pin Pin Jr. was also at the trailhead and caught us just before the "old new trail" to Santanonis. This route was still visible from Inge and Black Spruce's group from Tuesday and very easy with Pin Pin...

Met Peter, Nick and Mike (all from Albany/Saratoga area) at Upper Works 6am Saturday morning. En route up Calamity Brook Trail, I realized I was marching with Marines and hoped I could keep their pace. Made good time to Flowed Land. Plan was to climb Cliff from near Henderson Point and...

Sewards, etc. Bob- you're not the Bob who drove in last Saturday with Gordan, are you? I was waiting for a couple of people just past the bridge? FYI- everyone- I have just a Saturn and I parked just over the bridge at the Shattuck Clearing trailhead-just an hour's walk to the summer...

Into Thick Air Frodo and Arm- I sure hope that the obstacles for your May expedition are a drop in the bucket next to Jerimoth Hill! It's so good that you put yourselves to such extraordinary tests to build on your "characters" and fitness levels...Bravo! Lucky :p :p

Date hiked: Sunday, 1/13 Trail Conditions: Gave up on skiing the road to trailhead due to very thin cover- my Saturn might have made it to summer T.H. after all. Ward Brook Trail is in very bad shape. Started on horse trail and lost it at 2 miles or so. After an hour, bushwacked down to...

Coolidge Great report, Paul! You are masters at surmounting nasty obstacles...

Missing Hiker I hope this woman is found safely though 3 days later is not a good sign. I think Kevin raises a good point, though. I thru hiked the AT, including this spot, solo in 1995. 2158 miles over the course of 5 months- and never had anything but positive people experiences. So many...

Date hiked: Sunday, 12/30 Conditions: a few inches of unbroken snow on path to Tabletop; Phelps Mt. well broken out- patches of ice easily negotiable. Equipment needed: snow shoes. Comments: cloudy but terrific views of Upper Great Range, Colden, MacIntyre Range and Heart Lake.

Date hiked: Saturday, 12/29 Conditions: Heavy, wet snow from reservoir to Marble Mt due to rain, then lighter snow up top. Fierce winds atop Whiteface. Equipment Needed: poles, snowshoes, change of dry clothes, 4 pairs of mittens, kite for summit. Comments: after steady night of rain...

Paul- Have you been taking creative writing classes? Bravo and sorry I missed out on this week's fun. Did we make it out before dark this time?

Baxter Winter trip Rejean- I would love to join your group. Last winter, I hiked the Brothers, Fort, & Coe with Harry K., MEB, Jeff Silveira, Arm, Donna, & Suebiscuit. They were a great group of strong hikers who knew how to maximize the fun. I am looking to return for Hamlin and Baxter, but...