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  1. PETCH

    Marc finishes the W115!

    Congratulations! Great stuff Petch
  2. PETCH

    Pemi Ski Loop in Less than 30 Hours :)

    Great report Becca, and amazing accomplishment both of you. Incredible endurance. Petch
  3. PETCH

    Nameless Destinations near Mt. Moriah in the Carter Range (February 2011)

    Great report John and outstanding pictures on a clear day. I like learning about the history of some of these open areas and how they came to be that way. You always seem to find these unique spots to hike to. Petch
  4. PETCH

    Ed Hawkins Completes His Fourth Grid on Mt. Madison 2-17-11

    Congratulations to you. Incredible achievement! Petch
  5. PETCH

    WMNF GIS trails data - GPX

    Oh, I've learned.....USGS topo tracks bad, WMNF GIS tracks good. Petch
  6. PETCH

    WMNF GIS trails data - GPX

    Great points DougPaul. I think a lot of us thought the USGS topo trails would be accurate- hey I dropped $100 bucks on the s'ware? it's gotta be accurate for that coin, right? Live and learn..... Petch
  7. PETCH

    WMNF GIS trails data - GPX

    Becca, sorry to hear you are having such issues with the s'ware. I'm not going to advocate becoming a PC person, because I know many a Mac person and such a statement is cause for death by stoning. However, when you do get it figured out it will be worth it. I'm still a novice with the GPS...
  8. PETCH

    In Frostbite Conditions, Keep Yourself Covered -- Word to the Wise

    Trish, sorry to hear about frostbite. Hope it heals quick. This is all very good and valuable information. I love hearing about what people wear on the trail. Now, what do I wear? - First, a Gore-tex thong (black). The high T-back helps cover my lower back while providing a great strap to hook...
  9. PETCH

    Rescue on Mt Katahdin

    Yes, Madawaska is in Maine. I grew up there. Just drive North until you hit Canada, and back off a quarter turn. It's in Aroostook County, other wise known as "The County" up here in Maine. I've always called Aroostook County - Southern Canada. It's kinda the land the time forgot. Ah, the...
  10. PETCH

    Middle Sugarloaf, New Hampshire 2/13/11

    Yes, great photos. The monkey on your back is pretty cool. As long as it doesn't have the clapping symbols...... Petch
  11. PETCH

    3 4K Carters on a Blustery Winter Day, 02/19/2011

    Peaks/Trails: Carter Dome, South Carter, and Middle Carter via 19MB, Carter Dome, Carter Moriah, North Carter, Imp, and Joe Dodge Cut off trails Date of Hike:: February 19, 2011 (Saturday) Trail Conditions: Packed snowshoe track with a couple inches of new snow. Some drifting at elevation...
  12. PETCH

    Hiding From The Wind On Owl's Head, 2/19/2011

    Nice report BigEarl and trip everyone. We are pseudo scheduled to do the Owl with Keith in March for his 48th completion. This higher Blackpond bushwack sounds interesting. CrazyBob and I made a last minute hike to the Carters yesterday. Winds were brutal in the exposed areas. seeya Petch
  13. PETCH

    Thank you!

    Thank you!
  14. PETCH

    The Positives of Winter Hiking

    Yes, all the reasons above and perhaps just a few more: - Frozen facial stalactites - Taking pictures of flamingos is easier because they posthole in the snow - No need to bring a cooler to keep the beer cold in the car - Chili always tastes better after a cold day on the trail - The can of...
  15. PETCH

    Tecumseh,from the Ski Area 2/6/11..Third Round finish for Sabrina and Terra

    Congratulations Sabrina and Terra!! Outstanding! Petch
  16. PETCH

    tubbs flex alp

    Well, just after saying great things about the Tubbs FLex Alps in my last trip report.....Saturday morning I went to put on my snowshoes, and discovered a broken rivet on the rear strap buckle of right shoe. The head of the rivot has worn off and popped off the binding. This is my second Winter...
  17. PETCH

    Herbie Hancocks revisited for Winter, 01/22/2011

    Thx Donna. I think you'll be happy with the Tubbs Flex Alps. I think Jeremy (Rocket21) is on his second pair. But, at the miles he puts in, I figure my shoes will last until I'm about 75 years old. Yes, the bird does need a change of clothes.... Petch
  18. PETCH

    Thx for da green box. CrazyBob and I keep threatening to do a Winter hike in Drag.........maybe soon

    Thx for da green box. CrazyBob and I keep threatening to do a Winter hike in Drag.........maybe soon
  19. PETCH

    Herbie Hancocks revisited for Winter, 01/22/2011

    Thanks Mark. The Flex Alps do grip like crazy. Thanks Raven. Yes technology in showshoes has come a long way. Thanks Karl. The flamingo thing? Well......It started last summer when 4 of us finished our NH48 list on a Zealand Bonds Traverse. It became a theme hike complete with Hawaiian leis...
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    Herbie Hancocks revisited for Winter, 01/22/2011

    Peaks/Trails: North and South Hancock via Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook and Hancock Loop trail (clockwise) Date of Hike:: January 22, 2011 Trail Conditions: Packed snowshoe track with stream crossings snow-bridged or rock hoppable. Special Equipment: Snowshoes. Cast of Characters: CrazyBob, Jim...
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