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I guess it depends on if the extent of the injury and if the person can bear any weight on it. My only similar experience was during an aborted 3-day Presi traverse. We were fortunate to have decent weather, as I'm not sure I could move this person very far. Getting the victim into warm gear...

Doug Paul, Best wishes on a speedy and full recovery. I'm so glad you got help as soon as you did, partially for selfish reasons - I'd really miss your thoughtful and informed posts. Get well soon.

For what it's worth... I have no problem trying out a separate forum if it would increase activity from our NY hiking friends, but I think VFTT benefits from it's status as a top-notch 'Northeast' hiking resource. When I first started posting here, I was committed to finishing the NH48 list. I...

I had been looking forward to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund's Boston stairclimb up the John Hancock. The building (and a few others) were recently sold and the event has moved to a cancelled status. http://www.goverticalboston.org/ Everytime I finish a hike and see the Boston skyline...

<deleted section based on confusion in a futile attempt to seem like less of an idiot > I might have to pull some strings, but I'll do my best. Hooters. Hehehehe. That did not make negotiations with Mrs. McRat any easier. A friend told me the wings are great, but he finds it cheaper to just...

Between family and work, I've had to trot out my personal favorite defense no less than 40 times. "The most dangerous part of my hikes is the ride up and back." I told my Dad about the Carter Notch trip and he used one of his yankee responses, "I think your softer than a sneaker full of &@#$."...

It's not like there were more comfortable options... Glad you all liked the TR. Even though I decided to skip the peaks, I was no less determined to have fun. It'll be even more fun having an excuse to walk those pleasant trails again in a couple weeks, see what's changed, and hopefully...

Actually, my report failed to mention that I could not feel two of my toes when I swapped into the down booties. I could feel myself pinching them with my hand, but might as well have been pinching someone elses - no feeling at the foot. That never happened in my leathers, and I've hiked in...

The plan was simple. Hike to the Carter Notch hut, grab a bunk, lighten the load, tag Carter Dome, and back to the hut for the night, out over the Wildcats in the morning. I’d get three of my remaining four peaks. When KayakDan suggested a pot luck dinner, Gary(scoutmaster) and I booked our...

another one - Tripoli Rd. Heard it as "Triple-E", "Triple-eye", and "Trip-ollie". I'm considering using "Tree-PO-lie" to lend it some flair. Of course, what should I know? There is a world of difference between subtleties of pronunciation and just plain missing the bus altogether. I found...

Our babysitter has mono. Our backups are busy. I'm out. :( I swear my schedule is cursed around the Gatherings. Rest assured that I will be home wishing you the best and hoping to meet as many of you as possible between now and the next one.

The bleary monotony of the morning drive was cast aside by the slow creep of dawn and I stopped by a pond to enjoy it. * The sun kissed the snow-dusted summit of Chocurua and it glowed appreciatively in response. Golden hues oozed down the mountain like honey, gradually driving away the shadows...

An extra year to wait is an extra year to plan... I've never been out that way, but the pictures I've seen are droolingly gorgeous. I'll get there eventually.

Some of my favorites - a Panorama-rama :rolleyes: Northern Presis Sunset on Monroe Signal Ridge towards Carrigain Summit

Assuming I can make it, and my musical abilities/taste fit - I've got an acoustic guitar, harmonica, and no sense of shame to contribute. Influences are mostly bluegrass, blues, and early roots rock. I'm a rank amateur, but I know when to sit out. Pass or play?

Tired of feeling social alienation from fellow hikers? Still committed to standing out during hunting season? Fear not, fans of economics, market forces have taken care of this one. https://www.atctrailstore.org/catalog/iteminfo.cfm?atcmem=0&itemid=375&compid=1

My biggest fear while hiking has always been the drive up and back. In my experience, idiots with cars outnumber idiots with guns. Don't get me wrong. I'm not a hunter. I would prefer shooting an animal with a camera, or not at all. Most hunters I have known have been highly responsible...

Hi all, Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Life keeps ya busy. I'm still out roaming the woods when I can, and writing long-winded TRs when I shouldn't. The SherpaKroto tribute towel is back with me again after spending some time in the lost-and-found bin at the Moosilauke Ravine...

That's good enough for me. Though I can't afford the full Hutel experience with my family, we own a tent. Smores and Hot-dogs-on-a-stick by a campfire with the kids beats even the highly talented croo for an enjoyable dinner.

Good point Dave. I took a series for a sunset panorama and in the first frame, a guy just walked into the picture . I initially wanted to crop him out, but I've come to think he really makes it work. Sometimes my favorite photos are more of a gift from the photo gods than any deliberate...