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Boom, how awesome to be able to report back since your original post. I noticed the thread revival. This goes to show how it varies in one's chances of having wildlife experiences such as this. I'm intrigued about the recent increase in bears and sightings of Bobcats and the like in the Whites...

Ellen - That looks intense! Nice job. Thanks for sharing. Carla - Thanks so much. I hope you get the opportunity real soon.

Kevin - Thank You! - Wow, it was hot down below every day I was out there, but incredibly comfortable in the mountains other than when it was windy and more chilly. erugs - Thanks for the comment about my report bringing your memories back. For many many people, this is a once in a lifetime...

This year, on February 1st, I entered a lottery application for a permit to hike Mt. Whitney. I was successful with my first choice, and four months later on June 19th, me and my brother reached Mt. Whitney, at 14,505 ft. I wanted to share some of my favorite photos with you from this trip. It...

Jeff, Congrats on your success of this unique trip. This is something I could see myself attempting. I particularly like the report because, again, Mt. Lafayette, one of my favorites, testing the will and determination of those who seek it. From experience, it can be daunting at night, even...

Very interesting information and conversation to me, having been up there on Saturday. While I have experienced similar wind and visibility conditions on Lions Head Trail (but not full on rain), we were prepared with plenty of layers, but learned that very good waterproof and insulating gloves...

We decided to go ahead and try to stick to the plan of possibly staying overnight near Isolation, did the car spot and everything. You never know, sometimes the weatherman screw up lol, but we headed up Mt. Washington (practice hike for whitney w/ full packs). Once we were at Lion's Head we...

Exactly what I was hoping to hear. I knew there were no crossings, but saw a couple of photos of this section earlier which compelled me to ask just in case in was a big no-no or something. I haven't hiked south past Isolation yet. Thanks! Stay dry out there:rolleyes:

Well, I'm planning to do an overnight practice run for my Whitney hike with my full gear list, so I'm headed out somewhere regardless, and was planning to go for 6000+ :D but I'm now looking at all other options in case of thunder and lightning or the afternoon winds that are expected. What is...

The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail head was open as could be on Saturday. Several cars in the lot. I had noticed it was listed as closed just before this weekend, but it was open, and no signs of any on-going work.

Same for Tecumseh Trail from Tripoli Road.

I went up Madison by the Watson Path when I did a moonlight traverse. Because we were planning to hike across in the dark, we ascend at a leisurely pace in late afternoon to get to the top before it got dark, so we opted to try the Watson Path. At beginning of my trip report, I have a brief...

I have had the REI Ultra Light Jacket now for just about a year or little more I think, and it still looks brand new even though its been on almost every hike over the course of the year. For me, its been the only jacket (top level layer) I have needed to keep me dry during a pouring rain and...

You took the words right from my fingers Tramper, but sign me up! :D

What I like about this show was in watching just a couple of episodes I noticed that the Maine Wardens came across more people that follow the law/rules than Wild Justice displays (CA). Of course though, the exciting entertainment is watching them go after the bad guys though...but I happened to...

I THINK the guy's name was Bill. I also think Eric said his final peak was in October. Now that they have started numbering, they have to go with it. I finished before the 10,000th finisher, but my finish was only about a month earlier, so obviously I'm aware that WAY more than 10,000 people...

Congratulations!! Completing the Grid sure looks like a fun time!

Very sweet! I thought the excel spreadsheet that I have going myself (without macros) was crazy detailed, but this is awesome, and I can take some of the stat categories I have and put them right in, I think. This should be fun to play with when I get home. The effort is very much appreciated...

On Sunday April 1st I finished my second round on Carter Dome. I took a unique approach, since it took an 8-peak weekend to get it done. The Wildcat Ridge Trail on the way up was mostly free of snow. I bare booted past Wildcat D. 19 Mile Brook Trail and Carter Dome Trail were mostly snow free...

I hiked it on an overnight last year in August. I started at the AT lot, climbed Old Speck, and went counter-clockwise. I camped at the Stewart Camp-site, and it wasn't that bad. That site has an upper section with a wide area for several tents and a lower section with 3-4 flat areas for tents...