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We skied from Caribou Valley Road. The parking lot from Route 27 to the AT wasn't plowed. sli74

Sabrina, Welcome to the wonderful world of downhill :) Even though Brian and I never had a chance to start you off on skiing like we talk about, I am happy to see that MJ finally got you out there. Maybe you'll come to the Sugarloaf trip next year. sli74

I have switched to white gas liquid fuel in winter but back a few years ago, I used a canister stove (Pocket Rocket) exclusively. One winter backpacking trip . . . it was so cold (-10), that the canister would keep dying out, so I would unscrew it, carefully and place a second "warmed" canister...

Hiking the Paria River Canyon in April of 2004, I had tightly laced boots practically sucked off my feet in the quicksand, it was actually quite scary since my hiking partner was a complete newbie and wouldn't step near me to help for fear she would get sucked in . . . haha . . . so I have no...

Hey Hobbes, Thanks for the reply . . . it isn't really meritline I am worried about but if a PQI SDHC card is a good product. I only own SanDisk cards but those are twice as expensive so I am just wondering if these cards will perform the same or if it is worth spending more for the SanDisk...

WOW, Anyone know what the catch is here? Is this just an unbelievable deal or is there something about this card I should know about before buying a few of them? Thanks Hobbes. sli74

Hey thanks chickety . . . I think Brian and I have decided on a Canon A720 IS . . . it is on sale for just under $200 and we can use AA batteries in it which avoids having to charge batteries, we can just carry extra AA batteries. For all the rest of you who took the time to educate me on the...

I think you misunderstand. I am not saying that having kids is a bad thing, I am just saying that it changes your life. Am I wrong? I also don't understand your reference to feminism? What does feminism have anything to do with choosing to have a child or not? Noone is saying having...

WOW, you could practically be writing my story . . . it is REALLY spooky !!! I grew up with my head in the books, a real nerd in high school . . . science fair, math club . . . the whole bit. Fast forward to college . . . met a boy, he took me hiking, first trip was a disaster but he kept...

I won't be making the purchase for another week or so but I doubt I can afford any newly released models . . . unless they are under $250 or so . . . But, keep me updated on what you find for further suggestions, Dave. sli74

Between the SD850 and the A720 which will give me a sharper image? sli74

So, I am looking for purely a point and shoot. Manual controls are not as important to me. Given that, I am torn between getting the A720 IS and either the SD800 or the SD1000 The A720 pros as I see it are its 6X optical zoom, higher battery life, the fact that it isn't the proprietary...

WOW !!! You guys are AWESOME !!! I post a question, go away for a weekend and I got such great responses and advice. I am off to compare the A570, A720, SD800 and SD850 . . . I will be back with a decision or more questions. Thanks everyone. Grumpy, no problem about the thread drift, I don't...

I am ready to get a new camera. I have had a number of Canons and love them so I am leaning towards getting a Canon but am open to other suggestions also. Here is what I need: The best pictures I can get Lightweight/ultralight Good battery life LCD and optical viewfinder 7 MP or better $300...

I am sure we can all at the very least breathe a sigh of relief that this monster has been found and is now locked away so he cannot harm any more innocent people. Thanks for the link Carole.

We will likely attend 2 out of the 3 showings. And Audrey, we wouldn't miss hanging out with you two for anything . . . :) Give Pat my usual big hug and smooch. :D sli74

Oh no Neil and Sylvie, I am so broken-hearted to hear such devastating news. It is an unbelievable tradegy to lose a child, particularly one so young and full of vibrant energy. There are no words I can express that will offer any comfort for your pain but please know that we will keep you...

Brian, I see your point but even though I see more "creepy" people on the bus to work, I don't feel as vulnerable as when I encounter a "creepy" person on the trail. Maybe that doesn't make sense to many others and I cannot explain it any better but when the situation arises which is not as...

I think the one important to take away from this is that everyone's experiences and safety threshold is different. There is no one right answer to this question. I don't think it is either fair to claim that people are over-reacting nor is it fair to claim that hiking solo is too dangerous and...

Here are a couple of more recent news reports. The family/families must be SO devastated. I cannot imagine. http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/01/07/hilton_0108_web.html...