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  1. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Okay 7summits, Damon and D. Bow, The meeting time is now slightly earlier, 7am at Lincoln Woods, then we will shuttle a car to the Skook trailhead. Sounds like we all have a decent drive up, but it will most likely be a long, wet day, so let's start early! Looking forward to it! :D Hanna
  2. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Okay 7:30am start Sunday at Lincoln Woods parking lot. I have a gray Toyota Matrix with VT plates. We'll go Skook to LW. If the weather forecast changes to REALLY raining that day, then check this thread again for status. Otherwise it is a GO! I will probably camp at Hancock on the Kanc, so...
  3. Abster

    "Pound the Presis" - Presi travese to benefit TBTS

    I would like to have a tent there. Thanks.
  4. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Hi Damon, Start time is flexible, but I think we should head out early to get it done - probably 8am at the latest. Are you willling to do the Shook to Lincoln Woods or are you looking to do Garfield also? Hanna
  5. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Dug - sounds like quite a trip! I guess they have to happen sometime :p (poor chippies- they were just hungry) Okay, I've received a lot of great info here, but no offers to join me!? I am now planning for Sunday because the weather is supposed to be better. Come on...who will join me...
  6. Abster

    Willey what's its name? - MOVED FROM GB

    I understand it is Will-ee from Willard, which is a name used in that area quite a bit, but I don't remember where Willard came from. The evening before I hiked the 3 (T, F & W), I was at the Bernerhof Inn in Bartlett and had a conversation with a woman who's grandparents had taken care of the...
  7. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Good to know. Thanks Kevin.
  8. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    Thanks for the info you all. Weather will certainly be a factor no matter what and I will play it safe! I need a difficult hike to get ready for the Presi traverse! I don't mind going back on that ridge if there are no views this weekend. I didn't begin hiking for the 48 and won't stop when...
  9. Abster

    "Pound the Presis" - Presi travese to benefit TBTS

    Franconia Ridge Training I am planning to do some training for this event this coming weekend on Franconia Ridge. I would love some company, so if you are interested please see the Trip posting. Hanna
  10. Abster

    Franconia Ridge Training

    I am training for 'Pound the Presis' later in June and need the 4 peaks on the Franconia Range for my 48 list, so would like to do them this weekend. Unfortunately, both Sat and Sun have rain forecasted. I would still like to tentatively plan something and finalize later in the week with...
  11. Abster

    A trip to the kitchen

    This past weekend Steve made this with sugar cookies.....Yummy!! I must of had 5 cups worth!
  12. Abster

    Happy Birthday Giggy !

    I guess that mitten system rivals the one mom used to make with the string between the 2 mitties so that they didn't get lost!
  13. Abster

    Happy Birthday Giggy !

    b-day Happy Birthday Metal Man!! Have a great birthday weekend! See you for 'Presis' in a couple weeks. You'll be older and wiser then right? Hanna GREAT picture Chip!
  14. Abster

    Everest Attempt for VFTT'ers?

    I might be talked into it.....I can be such a push-over :rolleyes: In climbing Kili I have been to 19,340ft and although it was slow moving, I felt pretty good. However, there is the fear of heights issue that would probably rear its ugly head, which could cause some problems in the icefall...
  15. Abster

    Franconia Ridge

    Woody, I am supposed to be doing a Pemi Loop this weekend - if I can kick my cold :( I am wondering about the trail conditions on Franconia Ridge - any ice left? Could you tell with all the snow you encountered? Sounds like a hike that kept you alert without any trouble :) Thanks. Hanna
  16. Abster

    Running With the Devil - May 20, 2006

    Great job you guys! That was a BIG improvement from last year...if I remember correctly. Congrats for exceeding your time goal Jamie! Running marathons has surely helped that. I remember last year being brutally hot and humid, which is such a challenge in itself. I was hoping to do at least...
  17. Abster

    Happy Birthday!

    Happy Birthday Jay! See you next month!
  18. Abster

    46 yr old Sherpa 16th everest summit

    I would be really uncomfortable to run into a body that was left up there from someone who died while attempting the climb. I read an account of the Everest disaster (incl. Scott Fisher and Rob Hall) by a woman from Denmark..can't remember her name... Anyway, she described how her group passed...
  19. Abster

    "Pound the Presis" - Presi travese to benefit TBTS

    You better not keep me up Gig with all those drinking games - on Sat. night okay! I want to do an early start also - 3am or so.
  20. Abster

    Piano found atop Britain's highest mountain!

    Ben Nevis Bubba - I think there are 3 peaks above 4k in the UK. I was on Ben Nevis a couple years ago, but didn't see the piano as I wasn't digging through rocks. Or maybe it was because my attention was on the British cutie I was hiking with :D
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