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youtube If you need help falling asleep, I have a couple videos, mostly of hiking here. One is in Yosemite National Park. I can't vouch for the quality, b/c I made them. Mostly slideshows, with a few videos.

Sweet! Did you eat any of those Vinda Lu's or whatever her name was? I remember it was a British delicatessen...

I drove through a snowstorm on wednesday from Vermont to Maine. I skiied friday in -5 to 5 degree weather, and then in a foot of fresh snow on saturday. My poor Mazda got stuck in foot deep snow this morning on the driveway, but a few pushes later and it was on its way around the 8-10 foot snow...

The black and white photo is fantastic. Congrats on your achievement.

They have similar insurance for skiing rescues in Europe, but seriously who is going to purchase this insurance if no one is ever charged for a rescue? This is like charging for parking at hiking sights, but not fining those who don't pay. The honor system does not work, you ask those who got...

While I generally agree with Doug, he is a smart man and very knowledgable outdoorsman, I have to say that I do not agree with this line of thinking. The rescues this year have happened when the weather forecasts were not favorable for a 24-48 hour window. I am not saying that the forecasters...

Interesting article. I think more people should be billed for their rescue. The fact that in this day and age you can go hike a major peak in foul weather and simply dial 911 on your cellphone and have some one came save you for free is ridiculous. In this age of capitalism, I would imagine at...

Beverly Hills Cop reference, not the "human" tailpipe, an automobile reference. No judgement here, I am sure Freud could pull up a couch for you.

I am 28 for a little while longer. While my cardio has increased in the last few years, my waist line has as well. I blame God for this. I am getting near the best shape that I have been in during my lifetime. With age comes wisdom, bad knees, and a receding hairline. I wish to be dumb, skinny...

What if you hike up the mountain and a large Samoan man or a Yeti carries you down? Does that count? Honestly, just do it for your own peace of mind. If I thought I climbed a certain group of mountains in a state and some purist weirdo told me that I did not conform to a specified set of rules...

After the tragic Meredith case in Georgia, a lot of people said they were not going to go back out on the trails without a shotgun, a pit bull, and karate lessons. Now that the weather is the issue, people are frightened of that. It all comes down to the fact that the most prepared, the most...

Just judging by the photo of the two men, they appear to be well equipped. Who knows if they had a tent, or other gear that could have helped them. It's not like the photo shows them hiking up in jeans and chugging budweiser. I just don't really understand the intentions behind the angry post...

Put down the bong for a week, re-visit the posts, things will make sense. At this point, the posts will make you depressed, so pick up where things left off, b/c in VT this stuff isn't much of a crime anymore. Self medication is now cheaper than health care. Beware the leafy brownies at work.

I feel bad about passing any sort of judgement of the poor fellow, since he has passed on. He could be someone's father, brother, son, etc. I hope he had a moment of peace and clarity before he drew his last breath in. Rest in Peace.

I agree with this line of (thinking) reality. In the winter, it is normal to see one driving fatality per week in your respective state. Survival is all based on statistics and preparation. It appears they were not prepared for the conditions, but we'll wait and see what the survivor has to say...

It sounds like many things went wrong on this expedition. I can't fathom not bringing snowshoes for this trip, just doesn't make a lot of sense. I was skiing at Smuggs in VT on sunday and we got hit with about 3-4 inches of really wet snow in about an hour just before noontime. I got really...

I think the dumb Boston sports writers that had already finished the book, "19-0" about their season jinxed them. Wonder how many copies that book will sell now...I also saw Giants superbowl sweatshirts at a sporting store today. Just wondering how many millions of Patriot champions sweatshirts...

Sounds like they were prepared and made some good decisions. Just wondering why they were below the summit at 4 p.m.? Do many people hike Mt Washington in the dark in the winter? Just seems a bit dangerous losing the trail due to light, a storm, etc...I would be curious to hear their answer.

Good stuff, sweet pics. Reminds me of how frustrated I was after my 6 month rehab after blowing my knee out. I can relate to the baby steps of slowly training your muscles to do things that seemed common place since we were infants. Walking again for the first time. Makes you appreciate the...

there are tons of sites on the river alongside the road on the way into the trailhead, I am just not sure if the road in is plowed or accessible in winter times. It would be a long snowshoe/walk/ski in from the main road if it is not. If I recall correctly there is also at least one gate that...