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Hey, what can I say? I'm trying to develop a tortured artist personna!

With apolgies to Mr Bill: I respect the focus on the discussion, and efforts to maintain the integrity of the map, and the location of Faraway. Sounds like you are all finding a little slice of heaven, wherever it actually is. Funny that it's location could be the subject of discussion as many...

It is what it is. I've had both good and bad experiences there. If you don't like it, the Whites are big enough to to avoid it. Like Kevin says: it;s a nice place after a tough hike. I'd wager that most folks doing a hut-hut would really enjoy a brew as they passed through. It's like radio or...

Simple: whatever fits your feet the best. I simply love my Degres: they fit perfectly. The time that you spend making sure that the fit is right will pay huge dividends when you really need them. I went to REI, got fitted, aksed them if I could take a rental pair out for a few hours and headed...

Like losing an old friend. Those G10's have left quite an imprint out there (pun intended). Could this be a case of a product being too good? Mine never failed me.

Thanks Marty. I'm recording it on the DVR. That way I can sit and watch it quietly with no interruptions.

Well, I thought I'd be able to make this one with wifey, but we'll be on a western Carribean cruise. Oh well, at least we'll be having fun! :D :rolleyes:

Kris, I was hoping to make this one, and used the 100 excuses to get out. Problem was that I needed 101 :( Seems only yesterday that we were swatting the bees on Redington! Big Congrats sweetie!

Good luck - "what a long, strange trip it's been!"

I've often said that The Traveler loop is the best 10 mile hike ANYWHERE. Glad you got the chance to enjoy it!

Well, not 4k, but I've also been partial to Goose Eye in Maine: my first "mountain". That whole range has some interesting names: Old Speck, Mahoosuc Arm, Fulling Mill Mtn, Goose Eye, Mt Carlo, Mt Success...

MCP and dock removal are keeping me away this weekend. I have to go to Maine. Major bummer. I was looking forward to getting a short hike in :(

Doing my best to make it up there (25% chance, and weather dependent). Will likely head into the Gulf, or some other easy trek. If I can get up there, it will be very late on Friday evening, or sometime on Saturday. Need to go to Maine first. EDIT: now 0% chance. MCP adn dock removal. Have a...

I got word of this yesterday afternoon and was stunned. MtnPa was called out on the SAR team, and it was soon apparent that it was indeed a member of our small VFTT community. I don't believe that I was ever fortunate enough to meet Ray, but by all accounts, he was a wonderful man. My heart...

Can't do 9/12, but could do the following weekend. We NEED to have a fall Gathering! Pats bye weekend is 9/26-28. I was to be fishing with my Bro that weekend, but might be able to sneak away for a night of festivities :) if it's in NH.

Viewless summits are good for rainy day hikes. Try to work one in that has good forest ceiling with good footing. Avoid heavily rocky/rooted trails. Pick trails with leantos: makes for nice dry rest spots. Hike with partners that won't complain :rolleyes: Be prepared to "bail" (to use an...

Well, I didn't get up there but I did manage a short hike to Singepole Ridge. As satisfying as that was, I would have much preferred Umbagog with all of you. Next time, for sure!

Keep your mind busy, and the body will follow. Don't let it get you down: it's just a speed bump on the road of life! Welcome to the gimp squad! (me, Doug Paul, Darren, Bubba as founding fathers :o)

5 times was the charm. Tramper Al and me, geared up with every route finding device that we could carry. Funny thing was that every time we checked our route, we were within 200 feet of where we thought we were: in a whiteout. Very happy to get that one. So happy in fact that we went over to...

In my mind, no question: take the Tote Road. You avoid the gatehouse, Millinocket speed traps, the lure of La Casa (a "push" on that one ;)), a long drive on highway roads, and all of the other distractions that will slow your trek. You came to the Park to get away from it all, why hop back on a...