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Great posts, Doug and Keith! Now we are getting into some useful information. In the specific case of the Carrigain well, how might these pollutants get into it? I was under the impression that mercury and arsenic were more commonly industrial pollutants and are unlikely to be found in a...

That comment wasn't a joke. A lot of people that I respect and admire (such as friends, relatives, hiking pioneers, and wilderness advocates) have finished the 46 and/or 48. Hiking all these peaks for myself was my way of showing my respect and appreciation for their efforts. It was a rite of...

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't non-potable mean it requires treatment before drinking? Experienced backcountry travellers know that the safest drinking water has been filtered, boiled, and chemically treated. Some people will take their chances with just filtering water, some will just...

One thing I find very interesting about this thread is the level of defensiveness from both sides. (Not everyone, mind you, but quite a few for both pro- and con-.) If the thread is about hiking without a list, why do people that like lists feel the need to post and defend themselves? That...

Thanks, guys... that's exactly the beta I was hoping to get... if three "veterans" with all those accumulated years of hiking experience call it kosher, then I feel comfortable in travelling on it. I only ask because there are some people on this board that are protective of slides and their...

I'm not a list person, but many of the mountains I really want to climb happen to be on the same list... Actually, it baffles me when people say they have been hiking for so many years and will probably never finish a list and have no desire to. Does that mean you are intentionally *not* hking...

Nice pictorial, as usual! FG- I have been out bushwhacking around pretty much every weekend since the early spring. While I used to see at least a couple moose every weekend, I haven't seen any for at least 6 weeks now. In your experience, do their territories and eating habits change much over...

After inspecting the map carefully, it appears that North Black Crescent doesn't meet the 200' prominence criteria. Has anyone else noticed this? It has a clean prominence of 56 meters and an optimistic prominence of 62 meters. I found the jars on each of the Black Crescent peaks on Sunday and...

This relative "stripling" hopes you mean that in the kindliest way... Anyway, what do you guys think about the condition of that slide? Would it sustain repeated use, or would you recommend others take a different route in order to preserve the condition of it and avoid unnecessary erosion? I...

Finally, a trip report for this fabled journey. Nothing can instantly forge a stronger friendship that finding someone you can bushwhack with. CRR is one tough bushwhacker - you were in good company, Neil. Looks like it was a beautiful day... I'm jealous since Tabletop East is the only 4,000...

First of all, congrats on finally getting started on losing the "baby weight", Mike. (Usually the mother does this, but I can see how some fathers can pack on a few extra pounds during and after a pregnancy.) ;) I have been getting a similar irritation on my lower back, but that is because I...

Yes, that looks like the same tree. I'm surprised that the jar has gone missing after only 10 months. Two different loops of nylon cord were still tied around the tree, though. I took an interesting route to get there. I think I'll write my own TR since I found all kinds of interesting stuff...

So does this fall in the "Why I post trip trports" or the "Why I don't post trip reports" category? Did you end up exploring that logging road? ;) Did you make it to that summit?

I had a lovely bushwhack to West Bear yesterday. I did not find the register that you guys hung last year. I searched many summit bumps until I found an outcropping that was clearly higher than anything to the north. It was an elevated patch of Krumholtz with spectacular 360 degree views. It has...

Okay, everyone... we're going to do this on Wednesday. Planning to meet at the Black Cow around 6:00 - out on the enclosed deck if possible. I'll wear a garish yellow t-shirt so you know which group we are. I'm expecting at least 4 people. This will also serve as Tom & Atticus's Newburyport VFTT...

Congrats on finishing the list, Jim. I would have liked to join you. Good luck on Moxie next weekend. I hope the sun is shining on you as you complete the "Papa Bear Double" - Hundred Highest and Fifty Finest! That is exclusive company to be in!

Pierre... this sounds like an amazing trip! Congratulations! Those pictures make me wonder why I spend so much of my free time bushwhacking in the New England woods. There are so many beautiful places in this world!! Thank you for opening my eyes to such a wonderful place.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D :D :D A picture is worth a thousand words. Congrats, Julie! You two look spectacular... no way you both hiked up that mountain beforehand!! Nicely done!

Oh, I've heard THAT ONE before... what, are you trying to convince us you're a good girl, now, Danni? :p If we can get some commitments from a few others, we can do Wednesday or Thursday. Speak up everyone... are you in for next week or not? :cool:

Well, Winner's Circle up in Salisbury has easy access to Route 95 and 495... this could work, although I prefer the Sylvan Street Grill in that neighborhood. (Plus, it's only 3 miles from my house!) Getting this going in Newburyport would be my preference, though. Michael's is out of the...