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I have been thinking about trying the Hot Snapz reuseable handwarmers They are reuseable by boiling them in hot water after using them. The con is they supposedly have a very short heat time, maybe 1/2 an hour. But I find my hands only get really cold when I stop for somewhat long periods...

Well, I can say this about Bar Harbor.....as far as scenery goes it is wonderful. BUT, you will need to realize that in the summer it's human habitation probably doubles, possibly even triples, in size due to tourism. Not saying that is good or bad, but it is something to consider. Brian...

How about the New Hampshire northern seascoast area, like Dover, Rochester, etc.? You kind of get the best of both worlds. You are in an easy drive of the Whites, some good Southern NH hiking, you are minutes from the Maine border, and like NH you are in a not-too-terribly-long drive to a...

I am on my second pair. First pair had some 3000 odd miles on them before the tread started to get a bit thin. I beat on these things and they keep on ticking. I wear them on the longest of long trail hikes, short hikes, and most importantly whacks. I have hundreds of miles on these boots...

I can't comment on the first part, but the second I can. They predate the founding of the WMNF. In fact, the AMC gets a lot of fanfare for their part in helping to get the Weeks Act passed, but it was the SPNHF that sounded the hunting horn and screamed the battle cry that got Franconia Notch...

I have given out only three red squares in all the years on here. The last one was for another useless anti-hunting rant (which the guy actually eventually deleted), and the FIRST one I ever gave was for an anti-hunting rant. There is always one of them on here prattling away...... :)

I sure hope it is open by next spring. I could do without the roadwalk when it comes to to hit the Captain. ;) Brian

Nope, not discouraged at all. Last I knew Steve Smith was adopter for 3, possibly 4, trails. And honestly, if you have a USFS trail already and want to get an AMC one how would they really know anyways? But I will say this, you may want to stick with USFS in your case. I say this because the...

Shoal Pond was nice. Dream Lake (despite no views the day I was there) also made a nice impression. Greeley Ponds always are a beauty, wether seen birds-eye from the slide heading up Osceola trail or from shore line level. Carter Lakes. Kinsman Pond. Norcross Pond. Unknown Pond. And so...

Not to get too off topic here I do have a story I want to relate that your story reminds me of. You see, we have a few veterans where I work...actually a surprising number of Vietnam vets considering the size of the company. Well, the man who has been our janitor for about 4 years now seemed...

You think they are ugly from afar you should see them up close and personal. This weekend I whacked the Whitcombs in Nash Stream with my friends Mike, Greg and Marc Howes. They are gigantic and ugly as sin, and Marc told me that when they are going the rumble that come from them sounds like an...

It's your parking pass money at work JoeJoe! :D Brian

Right on Carl! It was a pleasure to meet you on Marc's finish, and you have become a local "legend" in at least New Hampshire thanks to the efforts you put into your....err....PVC beauties! :D You handiwork has been a sheer joy at the midpoint of all whacks, easy and difficult alike. Some may...

I don't mind winter when I am not hiking in it. But when I have to hike in winter put me in the "I hat f**king winter" crowd. Snow is great for looking at and having the occasional short gambol through. I even don't mind shoveling. I just hate walking on/in/through it. :mad: Brian

I have had the honor of meeting Carl once before (as well as many other "who's who" of the whacking community). Great dude and I wish him all the best on his next adventure (which is probably just as epic as the NE3K! :D ) Brian

Actually I can say from experience that Northern New Hampshire has some of the most gorgeous woods out there! Lots and lots of hardwoods. Oh sure, that is not to say there is not some nasty peaks up there (Deer and North West Crystal I am looking in your direction....), but for the most part...

Actually, it kind of depends on the thickness of your wrist and the kind of knots/braclet you make. In the link above to Fusionknot.com there are some fancy knots that use more cord. I made one with 10' of cord. Of course if you make 2 braclets and a fob then that will give you 25 feet! :D...

I have a CPR barrier in my first aid kit. Never used it. But IF the day comes I do I will be glad it is there. :D There are probably a whole bunch of items in a persons pack they hardly ever use, but that when the time comes could be just the thing that saves their butts. ;) Brian

Also found this: http://www.fusionknots.com/graphics/gallery/knots/index.html Click on the knot pictures link and it gives you a video on how to tie that knot. As to what use does 10 feet of paracord have? Well, all the survival shows I watch stress that paracord (or cordage in general) is...

Here is a video I found a last year showing how to make one with the buckles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW5UjM0-aSQ Brian