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JohnnyC, I've got a question for you, or for that fact, anyone else. I have two 0 degree bags that work fine for me around here. They're both synthetic. However in the ADKs, that wouldn't be enough. If I used a fleece liner in combination with a VBL, would that keep me comfy in the -20 ranges...

The World Series Trophy was in Great Barrington on Sunday. There were'nt any famous personallities attached to it, but that's still kinda cool. Tim, I think you may need a pretty strong security contingent for your bash. I'd hate to see an insurection from the local 'Steinemites', that would...

OK, perhaps someone can categorize the different names according to size, say smallest to largest. Now it seems to me that the Kinderhook Creek would be called a river in Mass. Same with the Battenkill, to me, that's a river. Can I also surmise that streams are nameless? I've never heard of...

Sounds like it was a lot of fun, John. The good news is that the State is going to rebuild the road from the Visitors Center in Lanesboro, to the summit. I'm not sure if they are doing the road from the Summit to Notch Rd.in North Adams. Those 'speed bumps' caused by the culverts heaving will...

In Mass., the shotgun season is the 3 weeks after Thanksgiving, so I tend to stay out of the woods. It's not that I'm fearful of being confused for a deer, it's the hunters turn to play. I'm not a hunter, but I do think the hunter plays a part in the control of the overpopulation of deer, at...

In Mass., the shotgun season is the 3 weeks after Thanksgiving, so I tend to stay out of the woods. It's not that I'm fearful of being confused for a deer, it's the hunters turn to play. I'm not a hunter, but I do think the hunter plays a part in the control of the overpopulation of deer, at...

Hey Darren, nice headers at the top of the page! Save a copy of the Herald and Globe? Heck, we can't get them out here, they're sold out. The parade must have been something, I'm sure people were packed into the 'T' like sardines. During the eighth inning of Game 4, Joe Buck made a comment...

This has been the most amazing two weeks! I know people who think that this is just a long dream, and that they're going to wake up and see Aaron Boone rounding third base.... Fellow Sox fans, have you ever seen such euphoria? It's incredible! I'm stuck out here in the DMZ between the Nation...

Two valuable points. hardyb's suggestion about the unconditional return policy. And snowshoe's tip about waiting till the wife makes a purchase. Only on VFTT. How about those SOX!!

I bought a Grgory Advent Pro this weekend at EMS. Mostly because I wanted something with a thinner profile for tighter spots, and a day pack that stays tight to my back, instead of ending up around my lower back, like my Jansport does. It too is made of the lighter nylon fabric. Do you guys...

Steve, maybe if you get your climbs registered, we'll see you in LP in the spring? In any event, congratulations on a job well done to both you and your son! How about those SOX !!!!!!!

Just bought a new daypack today. Gregory Advent Pro, $139, minus 20%. No membership in a club needed. Just this weekend, and then it most likely won't happen again. HOW ABOUT THOSE SOX!! (COWBOY UP) CURT SCHILLING FOR PREZ!

The question is, what does that entail? 20 years or so ago, the AT , at least in Berkshire County, was being protected through land takings, and reroutings. I'm sure there were landowners and abutters who were upset by these actions, but I have to honestly say that I do not remember it being...

Alpinista, your article made the front page of today's Berkshire Eagle, with a complimentary article about a rash of recent hiking injuries in the Berkshires. Most prominent was about a 100 ft. fall a woman from Arizona took off of Monument Mnt.. She's in critical condition, sad to say!

My 'Campmor" Leki's are a charm. I've had zero problems with them, and for $49 from Campmor, you can't go wrong!

That's a good read, Rick. The Mass. section of the AT doesn't have the best views by any means, but it can't be beat this time of year for the color! I will never forget a couple of years ago I was staying the night at the October Mountain Shelter. It was just a little campout in the backyard. I...

Here's my two cents worth. I have a friend who is a serious spelunker. Knows every solutional cave, every talus cave, every leaning rock that someone wants to call a cave, in the Northeast. However, and I don't want to generalize about cavers, he and other cavers he associates with are somewhat...

Great post Kev, and more importantly, congratulations!! A proud moment for you! Will we be seeing you in LP in the spring?

Street and Nye are the proverbial cake walks.

There's about a dozen little pull-offs along the road, starting at the bridge over Stony Creek. Nothing fancy, just a place to pull in and set up a tent.