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I've had mice eat through elastic hip pockets of a backpack when they were stored in my garage, and I've also had abrasion wear through side pockets of another pack. My solution was to simply sew multiple stitches across the elastic portion of the pocket where the hole was located. This has the...

https://www.wmtw.com/article/wind-topples-tower-on-sugarloaf-summit-update1/26529869 Some of the ME peaks had the highest winds I've experienced while hiking. I remember trying to steer clear of that tower while hiking in winter due to ice fall potential.

I don't remember the overnight temps, but we brought -20 bags to zealand years ago, and they were way too warm. I don't think that had much to do with the stove in the common area, but more the number of bodies generating heat in the bedroom.

A few years ago we were able to hitch a ride to the summer trailhead in an F150. It was early in the season (late December or early January). Like Tom says, eventually the logging roads (bridges or no bridges) become snowmobile trails and will likely be impassible to vehicles due to deep snow...

I've been usurped!!! (kidding) Putting in an order right now!

John also holds the distinction of telling some of the worst puns I've ever heard in my entire life. One of my favorite facts about John is his "Paradox" screen name is actually in reference to his "Pair-of-Doc(torates)" - John was not only a doctor of Dentistry, but also a PhD Chemical...

I walk on my toes exclusively, my heals almost never hit the ground during a normal stride. I actually supinate (roll outwards) more than pronate due to my gait (very tight hamstrings and achillies). The only thing that started making my foot issues tolerable was switching from boots to trail...

https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/ny https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/nh - See New England Topo for all of New England You'll need Garmin Mapsource software (you can get it for free from their website with some searching) then you download and install these GPS maps which then are...

If you want stiff; these are for you: https://www.scarpa.com/kinesis-pro-gtx These might as well have been lightweight mountaineering boots. I bought these about the same time as I took the plunge into trail runners. I sold these, and I haven't looked back since. They have up to size 15 on...

I use Backcountry Navigator Pro for offline mapping on my phone (you download your maps in advance). The resolution/quality on the maps is as good as I get on my 60CSx and my current phone is water (splash) resistant (unlike the 60CSx which is full waterproof). Depending on your goals, it is...

I haven't used the WM online guide, my go-to tool of choice has either been hand-drawing lines in: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com and then counting the topo contours to get the total gain/descent I've recently been introduced to this source by Trail Boss: http://brouter.de/brouter-web/ It's...

Back when I lugged my camera around, I wanted to come up with a solution that used my trekking poles, which I was carrying anyways. I never pulled the trigger on building something, but it looks like someone else did: https://backpackinglight.com/universal-trailpix-tripod-review/ It is worth...

Thanks Peakbagger - Great reminder this time of year that throwing a small folding saw in your pack can make a huge difference. Something like the item pictured below can make quick work of a tangled mess of blow down branches

I'm not familiar with the places you've mentioned, but I'm a very big fan of hiking in Harriman State Park (aka Bear Mountain) in the Hudson Valley. The AT goes through there and many of the peaks and ridges have ledges for views. Did some hiking down there as a kid, and more recently did a day...

Cool article. One of my most exciting hiking memories was climbing Moosilauke in winter from the Glencliff side. When we reached south peak and crossed the ridge to the summit proper, there were rabbit tracks all over the place. On the way back (< 20 minutes later) the rabbit tracks were joined...

RE: #2 If you buy your airfare with a high-end credit card, it typically includes some form of insurance. The airlines also have their own. For really big trips, I tend to buy travel insurance to make sure that I can recoup some trip costs if my plans get derailed due to missing luggage...

Completed presi traverse on Jackson near sunset where we met a party having an evening picnic. We knew we'd be getting down after dark and they left the summit ~15 minutes before us. We caught up to them a few hundred yards down the trail strugging with some of the slabs. Knowing they'd never...

Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, and even Target all have a selection of running apparel (though often hit-or-miss). I've found a number of wind shirts at these locations for running (and cycling) when I don't want to use my high-end hiking stuff. I believe every wind layer I've...

Based on my interpretation of the regulations, at large camping is allowed in the western high peaks (and in the eastern high peaks outside of the Marcy Dam/Flowed Lands corridor) based on the following: http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/2493.html which links through to here...

For a winter layering system I would consider two possible routes: 1) Mid weight (but slightly wind resistant) fleece (e.g. OR centrifuge, Patagonia Piton, Patagonia R1) plus a ultra-light-weight wind-shirt (Patagonia Houdini, Rab Cirrus, TNF Verto) - Gives you the best of both worlds - mid...