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  1. PETCH

    Double Shot 3day Weekend, 7/15-17,2011

    This madness started last summer, when we took 2 flamingo's on a very festive NH48 4k finish on Bondcliff. Since then, one of the flamingo's (Gladys)has summitted Rainier, and then went to trekking in South America. It was kidnapped (so I'm told), and remains there. The other flamingo...
  2. PETCH

    Double Shot 3day Weekend, 7/15-17,2011

    HIKE#1 Date: Friday July15,2011 Peaks/Trails: Washington and Clay via Jewell, Gulfside, Clay Loop trails Trail Conditions: Jewell trail was in good shape with just a little mud. Everything above treeline was as it always is. Cast of Characters: Just me Well, I was at near max on vaca time...
  3. PETCH

    I fought the grouse and the grouse won!

    Funny stuff, I have also had an encounter with the dreaded black chicken! I was in therapy for months....... http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=35478 Then on another trip, I ran into 6 different black chickens, none of which was hostile.... Petch
  4. PETCH

    Return to the Bigelows

    Nice job Keith. Glad you were able to get those 2 ME 4k's off your back. Now, you only have to go back when you do your W115 list!: eek: :eek:, okay, maybe the W67..... I agree with MEB, not have the bldg on Avery.......it just doesn't look the same. Petch
  5. PETCH

    The Trifecta- Great Gully, Sphinx and Six Husbands Trails

    Fantastic loop and great pics. That sounds like a tough one. Petch
  6. PETCH

    Maine Hikers Save A Fawn

    Well, being a hiker from Maine (but only speaking for myself), I do not discriminate. I run over everything.;) Petch
  7. PETCH

    Scattered Paint on North Twin Spur

    Maybe we could introduce more bears into that area who in turn could scrape the bark/paint off of the trees. Then it could be re-blazed. Yes, we may loose a few hikers during the course of this action, but the end may justify the means. We have to think of the trees! Or, rent a portable...
  8. PETCH

    Summer Hike Near Hereford, Maryland

    Those are some very nice pics! I see that camera pack isn't hiding a cheap point and shoot. Petch
  9. PETCH

    A new way to waste time

    Pretty cool guys. I'm allergic to cats, but been sniffing the nip as well.......Haven't messed around much with Google Earth. It's pretty neat. My last tracks going up Kings Ravine, over to Madison, up to Adams, down Airline. Petch
  10. PETCH

    That's funny. No it wasn't mine. I started with 2 last summer. A friend of mine took one to...

    That's funny. No it wasn't mine. I started with 2 last summer. A friend of mine took one to South America and went hiking in the Andes. He came back, but the bird didn't. I have one left. The same guy is going out to do the Cascades this fall, and wants to take the other bird........I'm a...
  11. PETCH

    A Weekend Among the Clouds - 6/17 to 6/19/11

    Sounds like a great time. Great report, and fantastic pics! You've really captured the plant life up there. Petch
  12. PETCH

    Exploring the Wild River Wilderness

    Wow, killer hike and great pics. kudos. Petch
  13. PETCH

    A Loop around King Ravine, Plus a Side-Trip to Mt Adams: (21-Jun-2011)

    Nice one John. We did something in that area last weekend- going up Kings Ravine, down to Madison hut, up/down Madison, and then up Star Lake tr to Adams, and down Airline. Kings Ravine is a very picturesque area. The Spur trail down to Craig camp and Knights Castle has some fantastic views...
  14. PETCH

    Thanks alot for the greenie! Love your reports....

    Thanks alot for the greenie! Love your reports....
  15. PETCH

    Thx! You guys can do it, and I'm sure you will!

    Thx! You guys can do it, and I'm sure you will!
  16. PETCH

    Thx John, Appreciate it!

    Thx John, Appreciate it!
  17. PETCH

    Thx Tim. It was a good experience.

    Thx Tim. It was a good experience.
  18. PETCH

    Thanks for the green box!

    Thanks for the green box!
  19. PETCH

    Holts Ledge Thunderstorm 6/18/11

    Those are some fantastic shots! nice report Petch
  20. PETCH

    Hybrid Moonlight/Sunlight Presi Traverse 6.17.11

    Awesome trip and photos! When I first glanced at the photos, I thought the spackling on the legs was mud! I didn't realize it was blood! Sweet Moses! That's hard livin' Petch
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