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Also True! If you place a portable radio playing a sounds of running water CD next to a beaver pond, the beavers will attempt to stop the water by surrounding the radio with sticks and 'other crap' until the running water sounds stop or the batteries die! Fascinating stuff!

I was curious and have read studies regarding this. True, A beaver has no control over the direction the tree will fall. It gnaws until it starts to fall then runs out of the way. Much like me with a chainsaw [;)].

Date of Hike: Saturday Feb 23, 2008 Trail Conditions: Followed popular White Dot trail and was suprised at how packed the trail was after Fridays snowfall. I was able to bareboot to 'Paradise Valley' where I put on 6 pointers however, most of the group used some form of stabilizer or...

summit fever Personally I consider some poor decision making skills and ignored common sense as 'summit fever' caused by completion lists, awards, scrolls and patches. Have some forgotten to enjoy the journey, not the destination? There is no embarassment with turning around when you begin...

Date of Hike: 2/16/08 Trail Conditions: 19 Mile Brook trail hard packed until within 0.5 miles of the hut where ankle to calf dirfting occurred. Encountered 'Wolfgang Bob' at the trail merge with the same agenda. The Wildcat Ridge trail was unbroken, hard to follow and I was unprepared for the...

Date of Hike: 2.2.08 Trail Conditions: 2-3 inches of new snow on top of a packed powder base. Easy sailing to summit ridge. A few minor drifts along the Sosman trail near the summit. Special Equipment Required: I'd recommend snowshoes but certainly bare-bootable. Comments: Extremely windy...

You might want to consider the Garmin E-trex series of receivers. Some of the higher end e-trex models such as the Vista and Legend will perform the basic requirements you are looking for, are closer to your price range but don't have all the bells and whistles of the 60CSX or Colorado. The...

Being in the 30-40 age group and male can't speak for women in the 20-30 range however, after reading the lengthy threads about 'missing hikers' and 'hiker safety' the 20-30 female demographic may have reservations about sharing the fact that they fit into the profile..

Date of Hike: 12/Jan/08 Trail Conditions: Greeley Ponds trail was a hard packed mix of snow and ice. Due to the minimal elevation gain it was easily bare-bootable. The Mt Osceola trail was also a hard packed mix of snow and ice but with the steepness of the trail it was like walking up a...

Thanks to the insight of PB, hint from Pig Pen and additional bread, butter and knock clues, I'll place the official check mark next to #5. Butterfield Mtn in the Knox range.

Ever since my failed summit attempt a couple weeks ago the Moats have been taunting me for a return trip. The Dugway Rd parking area is plowed and has enough room for 8-10 cars.. The Moat Mountain Trail was packed and I only sunk 2-3 inches each step (much better than 2 weeks ago) all the way...

I think PB made a type-o.. Kearsarge is on the list however, it's not #2. (it's not #3 either)

#4 is Lake Solitude near Sunapee. One of my favorite hikes. Thanks for the hint Roy.

This adventure falls under the category of "What was I thinking?". I was hit with the desire to go hiking and e-mailed a few fellow hikers about hiking the Moats. They either had plans, or thought I had finally gone nuts. The only cacher I got a positive response was from CindersMom (thanks...

There appears to be a trip report dated 12/15 to South Moat. I believe this was before the snowfall. I'm hoping to gain some winter experince above tree line (as well as visit Roy's MMPC #9) and my goal is to traverse the full 5 miles to North Moat.. Thanks

I'm curious as to trail conditions of the Moat Mountain trail starting from the Dugway Rd trailhead. Has anybody visited since Sundays snowfall?

It sounds like he turned on the GPS at his truck and created a waypoint. I suspect his GPS reception was poor to horrible and the 'here' waypoint was marked near the summit of Tumbledown. When he got lost and attempted to use the GPS go to feature to return to his truck, the GPS accurately...

Hi Giggy I'm making the assumption that you will be taking RT 3 (the Everett Turnpike) to 293 then merging with 93 just South of the Hooksett tolls. I drive the opposite direction every morning at approximately the same time and you will probably see minor delays at the Bedford toll plaza on...

Yes. I took my Black lab (shown in Avitar) up Willey via the same route and he ascended the ladders without any problems. I was prepared to carry his 90 LBS if necessary but his agility was impressive.. I can't provide insight on the descent, Our route coutinued over Field and descended the...

This person climbed Mt Washington As a hiker who has crossed tracks with the cog I always stride with a smlie on my face knowing that I made it to the summit with HockeyPuck power rather than steam/coal or gasoline. I don't have a problem with tourists getting to the summit via alternate...