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WHAT'S NEW Order Of The Forest Supervisor Restricting Public Use Of Wildcat Ski Area - Due To Current Snowmaking Pipe Project, and Closure Expected To Be Lifted For Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks for posting this. I live in the area but have only hiked Crotched from the rehab center and the ski area. I'll have to check these trails out sometime soon.

They are looking at getting a windfarm setback variance to get closer to Dixville peak, which would push the vertical to 1,300 +/- HERE is a link to some related info

"Stabbed himself in a lower extremity". Wondering since they didn't just say "leg", if a fine might be among the least of his worries.

Here is the previous thread.

I have a Highgear Altiforce altimeter watch that I bought on Ebay 6 years ago and it has always worked great. The only time that the altimeter did not function was if the battery was getting weak. All other functions would work fine but the altimeter seemed be very sensitive to lower power. I...

I have been very happy with my SX-130, which is essentially the same camera except it has 12.1MP and 12x optical. It's only drawback for me besides the lack of an optical viewfinder is that it is borderline on size for being a pocket camera. I usually carry it in a fanny pack. Another...

My father in law is in his 70's and unlike you, is complete couch potato, and we were really concerned when his Dr. recommended hip replacement. I was amazed at how quickly he was back on his feet and how quickly(within 2 weeks) he ditched the cane that he had been using for 6+ months prior to...

You really might want to try the Moab's, they are highly reviewed on almost every sellers site, and traction is one of the high points. I have not owned any other Merrell styles, so I won't say that all models are good, but both of my brothers also own these and rave about them.

I had grip problems with a lot shoes, I finally invested in a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilators. They have a fairly stiff sole with nylon shank so I never feel sharp rocks like I did with some trail runners, and the grip is excellent. From the Whites to worn smooth rocks on Monadnock, their...

For car camping, I have looked for a cheap tent that fits my needs spacewise, and then bought a tarp that gives good coverage. Saves $ and never had a leak in many years.

Here is BobandJeri's GPS track for the 2004 hike from their site, looks like approx. 5,300 +/- for the end to end.

A bunch of us did this back in 2004, was it really that long ago? Wapack thru hike report It is tough to plan between mud and bug season. We missed most of the mud but not the bugs. Let me know if you are thinking of going. I'm in better hiking shape than I was back then. :)

Saw this posted on Alpinezone today, pretty impressive, glad no one was injured. Link to pics

I skied this weekend in the Bethel Maine area and in the woods there is easily 3-4 feet of snow and this was at elevations below 3,000 feet.

On local trails, I tried pros with trail runner on hard pack. They will flex, but not enough for a true running gate.

I've worn the pros with trail runners once, won't do it again, the spacer does not bend much, but it won't break. Very interesting to do a trail run with running shoes that don't flex. :) These should be used with a hiking boot, not trail runners.

These aren't true crampons, but would get you up most New England mountain trails. They go on sale occasionally for $60-$65. I really like mine for conditions when microspikes just aren't enough. Edit: Peakbagger beat me to the punch. I have both Hillsounds, the trail crampon, and the trail...

Hi Guys, Rob, are they now plowing the road to the new Dublin trail head? Not that it really matters with the base that we currently have. With that in mind, I doubt that snowshoes are needed on the Wapack. Spikes definitely! I haven't been up there in a couple of weeks, as I'm working 6-7...

Great list. Here's a few to add on the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway. Shelters And a couple of shelters that you can rent on the Wapack Trail are Here There is also a stone shelter on the top of South Pack Monadnock but no overnight camping is allowed there.