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I Use the MSR evos which are 22 inches and I weigh more than you and always carry a pack with way more than I need. I own the tails (which aren't an option with the lightnings) but have never used them. The only times I regret having such short shoes are when breaking trail in very deep snow...

My wife and I started using the Microspikes when they first came out and have put the stabilicers in the spare gear bag, mainly because, as others have said, for the reduced weight and take up less room. We have never had a problem with the links, I did an inspection after reading this thread...

Road to Zealand is still open. The trail was very muddy in lots of places. There is a trace amount of snoww above 3000 ft. We bushwhacked up one way and came down a different way. We went from the summit over to the ledges. Views were awesome, wonderful day. No special equipment needed...

Peak Above The Nubble

Looks like his headlamp is on:)

My wife hikes solo much more than I do. I don't know about the 24 hours though. If she's on a day hike and expected to be out some time in the late afternoon I think I would be reporting her missing the first thing the next morning. So maybe 10 to 15 hours overdue. If I was to wait the whole 24...

Snake Not much weight and certainly nothing like the hockey game but I always carry a small snake with me on my hikes:D

Huh? I just don't understand, if you're at the Lakes hut AND you have a map, why wouldn't you head towards Marshfield Station, even if it is into the wind??

Good stuff Lot of great input here, thanks to all. I believe I'm ready to upgrade. OMW

I want to thank MadRiver for his quick action here. This was a real bad situation, that could have been much worse. Rick, who was behind Nancy, immediately jumped up and lifted Nancy from behind to try and remove some of her and her pack's weight from the trapped leg. The leg was at a bad...

Won't be charged for rescue Per WMUR, the two hikers will most likely not be charged for the rescue because they were well prepared.

What are the best, above tree line, winter shell pants? I like full side zips for ease of entry but that's not absolutely necessary. I like to save money but I also know that "best" quite often means highest price. In the last three weeks we have hiked Adams and Washington and have seen some...

If you're serious about buying crampons, you should bid on these, they are worth three times the current bid and they are as good as any strap-ons you can buy. There are places that still carry Grivel products in New England.

Layers, Layers, Layers Trainwreck is right on, I also carry a down jacket but it's mainly for an emergency, or camping. I have put it on when I wait for a few hours, for what ever reason, but I would never hike in it, even going down. A good hard or soft shell is a much better choice with...

Absolutely, No one sees where I go, I am very careful to remove (coverup) the evidence, big yellow areas are not a pleasant sight. I was referring to my dog, I remove any of her scat but I have to admit that I don't worry too much about the little yellow holes she leaves in dozens of places.

Cover it up If I find bear scat, should I cover it up? I see coyote scat in the middle of the trail on top of rocks all the time, should I cover it up? How about yellow snow and scat from moose and deer, should I cover it up? I agree that we should be considerate but we are in the woods where...

You know what, I took a closer look maybe they're worth someting as an antique. A museum might be interested.

I wouldn't buy those, they're older than your grandfather. Leather straps aren't used much anymore and may be rotten. Look for something a little newer. Wait to hear what others have to say.

Nope, wasn't bothered, to each their own, just contributed it to "not knowing any better":)