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me too! both to coldfeet and all the replies. i have definetly been on hikes and wondered what the hell i am doing wandering around in the woods, killing my legs on uphill slogs or killing my knees coming down in rain, hail, and snow, or just too much hot sun. why? why? why? because that...

great trip report, sounds like y'all had a great time up there. i don't mind not summiting if i get to experience some crazy weather, makes the nice summit days even more relaxing:) glad y'all were safe. holla at me for the franconia ridge traverse!

long ago i bought a superfancy model with mirror, and snowfield angle needle and i think under certain conditions maybe it could even boil water! the more i started really using a compass for whackin' the less i liked the mirror; too cumbersome. i replaced it with the suunto M3. the mirror could...

the fairshare is heavier....alot! but, i justify that by it's 2ed use as another way to carry water, should a camelback or water bottle be damaged beyond use. and although i cut off most of the handle, i left the top part with a hole for a biner. now i can cook something up, clip it to my pants...

i use a stove and pot or a jetboil stove only for boiling water. This ensures always having clean, hot water. I use a nalgene fair share mug inwhich i add the water and: oatmeal, ramen, soup, rice'n'beans, mac'n'cheese, etc. As i eat i try to scrape the sides, at the end, add some water, scrape...

fun little cave. the problem in winter is the icicles can block the passageways. but the icicles make lots of really cool decorations, shapes and formations. here's me in the cave last november and a pic of the caretaker, neil, i think was his name, real nice guy. i think he's actually working...

lucky y'all! daaaaang!!!!! you come to my state and get to enjoy all that snow and here in hartford all i get is a thanksgiving morning walk along the river with the sun out!!!! the sun and snow was cool, but then too much of the too little snow that fell melted:( glad it was a fun trip, nice...

if it doesn't kill you....... bluethroatedone..right on! i think i completely agree with you. hygene, risk of illness and decisions effecting these things differ in people and situations. i too usually don't take asprin for headaches pain etc unless i really need to. our immune systems are...

mmmmmm....orange juice! i know, but thanks for the beta!:) i have a sweetwater guardian i carry and use when needed and the water tastes delicious with or without it. i have been known to bring back a nalgene for mom! no, really...i have! I meant to express an idea that had less to with the...

there's one of several reason's not to filter!!!! another is to not feel the need that everything in nature is bad. i don't like the idea of thinking i cannot drink real water. i don't like the idea that i should only drink water that has been chemically treated, boiled, burned and killed. i...

wow! what are you doing to these poles?!!!!! What bent on the ems poles, the last section? i've had a pair of these for 3 years and have beat them to hell in over many miles in the summer, fall and winter for hiking, snowshoeing and a few times skiing and although very, very scratched up, they...

next time you find yourself at an outdoor store, try both styles on and play with them. check them out! You'll find out firsthand how much quicker one is and just get a better feel for both styles in general.

I drink unfiltered water quite a bit in the woods, mostly at higher elevations. My decisions are based on each situation including what's above me in the watershed. I am most worried about dirty humans and human waste than animal scat contamination. No worries at all from drinking water from any...

I used my jetboil at o degrees. trick as many said was keeping the cannister warm. a hand warmer under the cannister really helped as did sleeping with the cannister in my bag. !!!watchout for big flareups!!! we created a few while cooking when the cannister wasn't warm and it surprised the...

i found this today when trying to plan some photos i want to take of the Hartford skyline. You can print out a monthly calender with the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset and moon phase for each day. http://www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/Connecticut.asp i found a link to this site for iowa and...

giggy, when are y'all going up there for the overnighter??

similiar to a few other VFFT's i was just a kid who loved exploring and going on adventures. Indiana Jones was my biggest hero! Unfortunetly there wasn't too much a 9 year old could explore via only a bike in Lubbock, Texas. A few ponds, abondoned buildings and big holes at construction sites...

Neil you took the words out of my mouth! i will be trying this set-up too, down to my prolite4. i'll have a mtn chair too for more insulation from the snow.

Kevin? Mr. Rooney? what do i call you?!?! Kevin Rooney seems like too much to type :eek: anyways, i know you are quite experienced and I have always appreciated your posts, however, please do not put anyone in danger...... have you ever been caught in a fern-trap? :D

ahhhh, so glad i am not the only one to just stare at maps looking for sweet spots. when is the expedition?!?