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I know you're asking about directions and I don't have anything to add that amstony didn't cover. I would suggest that if you are planning on hitting North Twin, that you continue on to South Twin. The North Twin Spur trail between the two is relatively easy at 2.6 miles RT and 300 feet of...

I ran into the trail crew on Tuesday coming down North Twin. They were from the Forest Service. I'm hoping it was my parking fee money at work. :) They were doing what one of them described as Phase 1 Trail Maintenance. That is clearing water bars and blow downs. I asked if they were...

One parking option is the park owned by the town of Carrol. It's in Twin Mt. Take your first right after Foster's Store (assuming you're on Rte 3 North). This is just before the bridge over the Ammon. river; if you go to the intersection of Rtes 3 and 302, you went too far. The road to the...

I don't think anyone can go wrong by finishing on either Bondcliff or Carrigan. Both are among my favorites. I hit both on crystal clear October days. I finished my 48 on Washington. You can laugh if you want but it was a wonderful day for me. I was accompanied by my kids. We had our first...

I just took a look at my Gregory Forester. I have to agree with DougPaul. It sounds like you are describing the daisy chain. The daisy chain on the forester is sewn onto the front access panel and comes with a short (abt 6 inch) strap used to secure an ice axe shaft. I attach my crampon...

Based on Kevin's recommendation, I bought the Astri Alpins. I picked them up at EMS for less than $40. They're not a substitute for 10 points on the steeper sections but they're much more compact and easier to carry in my pack. I wear a size 11 1/2 and they fit me fine. I'll buy another pair...

I went up Falling Waters and along the Franc Ridge to Lafayette on April 16th. We wore 6 point crampons from the first water crossing to treeline on Haystack. We barebooted from Haystack to the hut. The ridge for the most part was snow and ice free. Below the hut, was a mix of bare rock and...

I finally got tired of having the lower section of my poles collapse on me at the worse times. A very experienced hiker suggested that I drill a small hole through the lower section and put a pin in it. He suggested using a nail and peening over the end. I ended up using a cotter pin because...