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cool stuff & nice pics to boot!

Thanks Jonathan, my new 500 elph takes some nice shots for a camera on a budget. Thanks Alan, glad I could help trigger some fond memories. I'd love to see some photos of your route if you have any since both times we were up there we were in whiteouts. In some ways it may have made it easier...

<continued> obligatory shot of the deep snow at the paradise trailhead undercast on Rainer, Adams in the distance Adams, zoomed I heart these kind of days... Adams, Hood, St. Helens (l-r) from Muir (10k)/ Rainier the big boy himself, Rainier

Baker (10,781), Hood (11,249), Adams (12,276) My bday falls on Memorial Day weekend (where I usually do a 3 or 4 day peakbagging blitz to celebrate) but this year I was turning the dreaded 3-0 so I decided sometime this spring that I ought to step up my game a bit and set my goals higher. So I...

I'd just echo what hikerbrian said--force yourself to stop every 60-90 min for a quick water/snack break (early on this is easy to overlook but later on it gets pretty tough to go an hour straight so slowing down is crucial above 12k when the alt. hits you). I'd plan on the first break being...

I haven't been paying to attention to trail conditions in case it's been noted elsewhere but the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Rd is listed as closed and was open last weekend. Pat

Sounds pretty thorough. If you don't mind my asking what was the cost per person? I might consider an intermediate course similar to that some weekend next winter. Wise choice getting some training before going out there. I went with a few more experienced friends and despite learning a lot...

Congrats Carmen! It sounds like you and Jonathan had a great hike, can't wait to see the other photos. We'll have to do a belated celebration with jameson and cocoa on our next hike! P.S. solid time for a 'party' hike you guys!

what better compliment can i give other than to say i wish i didn't click on this trip report due to the severely high jealousy factor! sublime

congrats on your accomplishment! that list takes some dedication

Congrats Jason! I just got my patch in the mail yesterday (sadly my only hike this winter was to finish the list!). What's up next for you?

Sounds like we're on the same page--considering how much time goes into melting snow a hanging stove would be pretty miserable, especially with any snow/water spillage going onto the tent floor. Ability to cook in the vestibule is definitely a requirement for the tent I'm looking for. I think...

Precisely, an extension of the fly that gives you a few fairly protected square feet outside the tent. Perfect for digging down into the snow to do some sheltered cooking and a nice place to store gear during the night: Good educated guess on the avatar. It is indeed from...

I was wondering if any fellow gear junkies have either the Mountain Hardwear EV2 or EV3 mountaineering tents and would care to share their opinion. Both are reviewed very well, are light, but expensive. Mainly my concern is on the integrated vestibule. I've had a hard time digging up photos...

Sounds like you guys had a blast. Superb photos as always too!

Are there folks out there that have done or attempted the Great Gulf Trail in Winter? I've done it in the warmer months and loved it but would relish the challenge of heading up there in winter. It goes without saying it'll be a long snowshoe/crampon/ice axe hike but how bad is the avalanche...

Just to play devil's advocate I'd vote for the straight shot from near Big Rock. I was 0/2 from Loon (yes it gets you very close but man that's a awfully tough mile if you can't find the path from the ski trail). Soft snow in winter turned me back once and the other time I had a miserable time...

It was nice to meet you too Petch, I've enjoyed reading many of your entertaining reports as well. I've crossed paths with Crazy Bob a few times in the last year and it's always nice running into him as well. It sounds like you guys had a fun weekend out there. The new Garfield shelter looks...

damn larissa you've got quite an eye for capturing great scenery--superb photos! looks like it was a sublime day out there! Pat

thanks Jason. life is going well back down in mass thanks! you still planning on a presi traverse this winter? a few of us are talking about doing one in feb as a prelude to a pemi loop if you'd like to join up for a hike!