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Wow. That was some trip, Earl. I can only imagine what it was like; especially on Bondcliff. Your vivid descriptions are always great and your photos. too. By the way, that did look like a HUGE beaver. Coincidentally, I saw a photo of a 70 pound beaver in the Elmira, NY newspaper earlier...

Hi Earl, As we discussed, Ridgewalker (Clarke) and I are delighted to join the Isolation Expedition on Friday :cool::D Best regards, Marty

No wonder BJ's was selling a box of 40 pairs of Hot Hands for $10.00.:rolleyes: Gonna have to crack open a couple of pairs to test........ Marty

Since you will be driving Midcoast, you might as well check out Brunswick (as previously mentioned), Wiscasset and the Boothbay area. Boothbay Harbor gets very touristy, but some of the neighboring towns, such as Southport Island and the areas around Linekin Bay are quieter and very nice. Not...

Interesting. Which brand of hand warmers had this DUD problem? My wife just picked up a 40 pack of Hot Hands warmers from BJ's Wholesale, whose expiration period is about 4 years from now. Haven't tried them out yet. Thanks, Marty

Hi all, there is a new traction aid out called "Icespikes" http://www.icespike.com/index.html. They claim to be similar, but superior to screw boots. Just figured I'd post this to see if anyone used them or has an opinion. Did not see any previous posts about this product through a VFTT...

Becca, Nice TR! LarryD and I followed your footprints from Beeline to the high point on the trail today. We did the loop from 113A. Thought about doing the semi-whack to the true summit, but decided against it, as we had other late afternoon plans (like the Patriots). Marty

Ellen, not having used the Hillsounds, I can't compare them against the Kahtoolas. Santa might be stressed if he gets a change order so late in the season, though. Best regards, Marty

Those Hillsounds sound comparable to my Kahtoola Steel Crampons, which I use for 95% of my winter crampon use. I love my Kahtoolas! Marty

Those are great choices to consider. I also love Rangeley, where my wife and I have owned a lakefront cabin for the past 16 years. We love the quiet, the natural beauty, the nice people and the beautiful lakes & mountains. It is not a place for everyone, though. It has limited stores, has...

Thanks everyone for your fascinating perspectives, insight and wit.:cool: I am now rethinking what my luxury item should be. Trust me: it will NOT be a luxury car with a red bow on it. Hate those commercials. Oops, sorry for the rant. :) Marty

Luxurious indeed, Tim. Thankfully, some retailers/e-tailers are discounting them. REI, for example, is offering some of those products at approximately 30% discount: http://www.rei.com/search?query=dry.q+elite Campmor, and others, offer selected discounts on line. Warning to all: some of...

Hi all, I was checking out the Mountain Hardwear website http://mountainhardwear.com and there was information about their new Dry.Q Elite fabric on the home page. There are other Dry.Q types, but Dry.Q Elite seems to be their top of the line. MH claims that Dry.Q Elite is totally waterproof...

Only if they let you have the tree ;)

Trail Conditions: trail unbroken and parking lot unplowed. Parked on street without issue. Broke trail the whole way. Snow was WET and stuck to snowshoes. Hard work. Deep snow on ridge between S. and Middle. Tough descent of upper section of S. Moat due to slush over angled rock...

Trail Conditions - generally very good. Some wet/muddy spots on Mt. Tremont Trail. Stream crossings all doable. Some snow traces on ascent of Mt. Tremont, but mostly gone on descent. Similar traces in col between Tremont and Owl's Cliff. Special Equipment Required: none. Brought light...

WM4: 2 years, Pierce, Carrigain NE67: 3 years, Saddleback, Mansfield NEHH: 6 years, Bigelow S. Horn, Fort ----------- WM4W: in progress (5 years so far)

Thanks for the greenie, MJ!

If you try to kick the habit of hiking list peaks, And in a short period of just two to three weeks, You suffer withdrawal and that feeling is nagging, You're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to bagging.

Our power was restored last night, three days ahead of National Grid's estimate.:D Now I can watch the Patriots win and Steelers lose this weekend (sorry Eddie). Marty