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NHClimber thanks for that #. I was actually able to reach someone very knowledgeable about the product. He explained with the current supply chain issues they just don't have the parts available and will not be able to sell/ship me the replacement binding and attached crampon component for...

Really like the shoes, not looking for a different model, just wondering if anyone has a lead on how to get MSR parts for the lightning ascent snowshoe.

Hello, I'm thinking some fellow members have had similar issues as I am having. One Crampon on my snowshoe has completely broken off and the other is cracked. These are 10 year old snowshoes that have seen a lot of miles and I'm not faulting the product it's just a case of metal fatigue. The...

Worried about him the last few days, -21 at my place in VT last night and expecting colder tonight. Hopefully he has found a place to shelter for the next few nights.

Hmm, Hoping I'm not on that hike.

I think That is the beginnings of a process called "stream capture". Eventually silt or debris will begin to fill or block one of the stream channels and most of the water will be diverted to other stream. This will lead to more sediment and debris being deposited in the impeded channel and...

It's likely that some young man or woman will be heading out soon. They will be full of adventure with a little lack of experience. They will make mistakes. I hope that it only ends up in a little discomfort. Maybe we will be able to offer them advice instead of insult.

If insects are a concern I wear light colored clothing or white. I'm convinced that deer flies sense or are attracted to dark colored moving objects. Other insects, I'm not so sure but it is easier to see ticks on light colored clothing. I've also noticed that talking about how bad the bugs...

The sunset grill and taproom has an outside patio with great food. It is just off the mountain rd (108) on cottage club lane in Stowe. A little more laid back then the Bench and Idleytime which are also excellent.

Is it far fetched to think that some young adventurer will perish in the mountains to avoid the ridicule and bullying that a call for rescue can bring on? I fortunately made my mistakes before cell phones and the internet. I imagine if I had the chance to meet this young man I would thoroughly...

Mount Elmore

ID would not of helped Tim in this case. NHFG quickly identified him from his car plates at Lowes Store. He was found approximately .5miles from Edmonds Col down the Castle Ravine trail. It has been stated that he was wearing Yak trax. The young men who came across him were experienced...

This Mariner was certified to pilot any vessel in any sea. He was a decision maker who evaluated risk and chose a course of action. I think he was as or more capable than many of us. I'm slow to put on traction, maybe it is a short bad stretch and it will get better. Then with microspikes on...

Just back from 2 nights at Gray Knob. The caretaker was involved with the removal. He brought a litter up to the col to meet the other responders. I have never seen so much ice. The Lowes path from Gray knob to the log cabin looks more like a frozen waterfall than a trail. If I'm out in...

Reported fatality on Edmunds Col (White Mtns) recovery underway, no other details.

Monday, August 3 ***Camel's Hump Bear Update*** Montclair Glen Lodge is now closed. A bear broke into the shelter on Sunday afternoon. The shelter will be closed until repairs can be made and bear-safe food storage installed at the site. Tenting at or around Montclair Glen Lodge (south of...

Some recent info from the GMC ***Important notice to hikers planning to hike Camel's Hump*** There is bear activity in the Camel's Hump area. A bear has rummaged through campsites, destroyed tents, and is growing increasingly brazen. Camping near the Monroe Trail and Dean Trail is prohibited...

The Forest City Trail does not go over the summit of camels hump. It meets the Long Trail approx. 2 miles south of the summit. Climbing from there the trail does get very steep and exposed as you approach the summit. I can see how it could make some people nervous. Similar to the exposure on...

Sierra, Like your dog mine also needs to use his pads and nails for scrambling. Twice we have had problems with his pads, only in the whites. I bring booties just in case and they have helped Wilson when we bail out because of his pads. Ruff Wear is the brand we use. One time was on the...

It was frozen and not running in early March. First time I've seen it not flowing. Water was available at the Perch .6 miles away.