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No blackflies on Cannon yesterday morning.

Using wilderness appropriate tools they're going to scatter two enormous 60' cedar logs? What an enormous waste.

Thanks, TJ & trailbagger!!

It's not on the AT? This isn't on the Ethan Pond trail?

Thanks for the update, Bill. Regarding: It was opened for the Winter season.

Elections have consequences. In this case, dire consequences.

PolarTec/Malden Mills had a factory store in Methuen MA. In their seconds bins were hats and jackets from Bean's, Turtle Fur, and Patagonia. I imagine Malden Mills fleeces are used by more brands than we can imagine.

Thanks Peakbagger! One caution - avoid a Labor Day Weekend finish. Not only is Katahdin Stream Campground completely booked by the Penobscot Nation, there's seldom any parking at all.

Best view in Maine is from the porch of the Daicey Pond library.

"1 septillion"? Thought that was just my driveway...

Computers and the rolling rez system have really changed things. Wasn't that long ago when the whole system was shoeboxes and giant ledgers.

Thanks for the update on the Appalachian Money Club's latest scheme.

Myron Avery. I couldn't keep up with Teddy Roosevelt!

I stopped reading that WB thread when someone said the Abol Slide was the steepest part of the AT.

The re-route is flagged, but not open. The traditional route has been scouted by a Ranger and is now open.

January 14th for in person, Stan. "Opening day for summer camping reservations is January 14th 2015 8-4. In person only and only 20% of each campground may be reserved. Two reservation limit per person or camp group." I remember when we'd go up the first Monday after New ear's Day, when the...

The rolling rez system works on a four month window. On 1/15 you can make reservations for 5/15, the opening day of the overnight camping season. Trails to Baxter Peak will not be open on May 15th. Abol Slide trail will remain closed until at least September. Chimney Pond and Nesowadnehunk won't...

re Hi-Cannon re Hi-Cannon - going up from Lafayette the sign is still missing, a temp AMC sign is at the junction, but doesn't mention Hi-Cannon. For a first winter shakedown hike, a summit isn't necessary. A trip up to Lonesome Lake Hut might be a good idea.

Amazing accomplishment!

The failed re-establishment of caribou included helicoptering some to Katahdin's tableland. From which they disappeared. The running joke was that they were delicious.