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WOW! Rainier is probably my absolute dream trip... good luck and have a great trip! Can't wait for some pictures.

Hmmm... I'm going with Baldpate. You get a wooded summit, an open summit, and a nice alpine bog between the two. Plus, in my experience, I've never had to share the mountain with too many people. Of course, there are so many mountains I've yet to climb so my choice may change without notice. :D

Nice trip report! One of the more interesting reports I've read in a while. I really enjoyed reading it.

Saddleback has been one of my favorite mountains. I did it in February after a big nor'easter came through. Winter was in full effect up there. I definately need to do it in nicer weather because the views look amazing. Unfortunately this Saturday is not so good for me or I'd join you. I...

You must have a silver 4 door Toyota Tacoma... very similar to my silver 2 door Toyota Tacoma. :D I agree, the weather was about as good as it gets.

One of those people was probably me... this makes twice I've been near you on a trail and didn't know it (a few weeks ago on Goose Eye). My group went up airline to adams first and then headed over and grabbed madison. All in all a great day for a hike! Nice trip report.

Great trip report SK! It was an excellent read and I know all to well of near misses during stream crossings.

This is a great game... I wish had more experience in Baxter. I really enjoy looking at the pictures though. September is the first of many trips to Baxter for me so hopefully I'll be able to make some guesses soon.

I really enjoy Wolfes Neck Woods outside of Freeport. Probably only 30 minutes from Portland. Nice woods walk with trails along Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River. Bradburry Mountain State Park is nice too. Also probably 30 minutes from Portland. Another nice woods walk with some open...

I use a Gregory Ekko for day trips all year long... great pack. Top loading with a full zip down the front. So far it has been absolutely bomb proof (a year and a half of pretty hard use). They are a little pricey but very well constructed and should last a long while. I think it's a very...

I'll definately let you know... I'm always up for hike. Keep me posted as to when you'll be in the area.

The traveler is very high on my "to do" list. I hope to climb it in September... or maybe Doubletop... decisions. Thanks for posting the pics. I enjoyed them.

Nice pics and report. I know BSP is going to blow me away when I'm there in September. While I always enjoy looking at pictures, they usually don't have that jaw dropping effect of actually being there... except for pictures of Baxter. All the pics I've seen of BSP absolutely blow me away me...

I guess I met a few VFTTers and didin't know it. I was on my way up when you guys were headed down. We had a nice discussion as to whether I should risk taking the north fork solo... I started up the north fork but turned back as I didn't feel entirely comfortable with a stream crossing. I...

Congratulations! I didn't think I could get any more excited about my upcoming trip to Baxter but looking at your pictures did just that.

Just wanted to clarify something from my first post... a SECTION of the proposed 180 mile trail would pass near the preserve with two huts on adjoining land.

I'm surprised I haven't heard of this before but I haven't. I searched the forums but didn't find any discussion about it. I've only lived in Maine for a little over a year so pardon my ignorance if this is old news or has been discussed to death. Sounds like a group called the Western...

Oh boy, I just downloaded World Wind here at work... my productivity is going to drop. Very cool software though!

Great reports and pictures. This trip is very high on my "to do" list... I actually almost came up there on Sunday to hike West and Avery but wimped out because of the heat. I enjoyed this thread and all the sweet pictures. Good job to all!

Nice report... Tumbledown is definately one of my favorite mountains. I've been up there many times and plan on returning often. Glad you had a good trip!