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Congratulations to you John on the W48! Looks like you folks had a good time. Petch

Thank Mark! It's always fun to celebrate someone finishing there 48.

No, we were the three handsome looking dudes ;): hehehe Petch

Here is a pic of the washed out area from this past Sunday: You can walk the road the whole way, or take the packed down path near the Kiosk and follow it up to the washed out area. It was pretty cool seeing this guy biking up the road: fyi Petch

Thx for the replies folks! Ryan: The guy you referred to is Jorge. He's quite the mountaineer and has done peaks all over the world. He usually ice climbs all Winter, but does Winter hike with us sometimes. Keith: it is good to be back in action, but the day belongs to Kate. She earned it! Petch

I've never been to the ADK's, but your pics are fabulous! Nice job Petch

Date: Feb 12, 2012 Trails/Peaks: Mt Isolation via Rocky Branch trail, Engine Hill bushwhack, Isolation trail, Davis Path Trail Conditions: All trails in good shape and packed out. Some drifting in the Engine Hill bushwhack, and on the Davis Path. Barebootable, light traction helpful. Cast of...

A buddy of mine went up Ledges the other night during the full moon. Used Microspikes with no problems. Ledges trail gets a lot of use, but we do have 1-3" of snow coming tomorrow...... fyi Petch

I went up the Davis path this past summer. I believe they have decided to move any tentsites to the top of Stairs mtn. There were a couple unofficial sites up there, but now one of those small square wooden signs with tent shape carved in it- is at the beginning of the Stairs Mtn spur trail...

Nice job you two. Breaking trail going up the Desolation trail must have been brutal. I did that same loop this past summer- no snow!, and I got my a$$ handed to me going up the backside of Carrigain. I can't imagine it on an unbroken snowy trail.... Farmer: I ran into you on the Twins back in...

Nice job gentlemen. You'll have my obnoxious, sarcastic a$$ out there before too long....enjoy your solitude while you have it! :eek: Petch

Nice report Tim! A great day above treeline beats just about anything else. Petch

Nice job and congrats on #44! Petch

Nice job Tim. I see you are enjoying your "Summer of George" ;) great pics Petch

Wow, that's some cold weather lightweight backpacking! Beautiful pics. What sleeping bag do you use Ryan? Or do use a quilt :eek: nice job Petch

Kiinda what the other folks are saying- Down booties around camp, Hot water Nalgenes in each boot, put boots an an empty stuff sack and shove them down in the bottom of your sleeping bag- if you have room. I recently bought a Marmot Lithium and got the "long" just for this purpose. Wear the down...

Thx Karl!, appericiate it

John, I remember you guys. I was kinda fried and in cruise control mode..... take care Petch

thx Donna, the Whites are waiting for you guys. The shelter is pretty nice. Surgery went well, hopefully be out there in March. The bird has flown South for the Winter ;) Petch

You two must have been beat Monday evening........But hey, IPA's are great recovery drinks! nice meeting you two seeya Petch