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I know there was snow in the mountains of VT about 2 weeks ago. I was wondering if Lincoln Gap was open yet? My wife tells me that it is now snowing in Burlington!!! Wow, May 9 and it's snowing?? Give it a rest, we want to get out on the trail. I won't go if muddy as that is against the...

found another idea to try I just discovered the Platypus CLEARSTREAM gravity filter system. The filter itself weighs only 4 oz. Since I carry the bags and hoses anyway, I can plug this filter in between two bags and it will "gravity filter" the water from one bag to the other. There were only...

Exercise plus cutting down on food! I am 71 and walk 5-8 miles PER DAY as I get ready for my second run at the AT. Today I reached 180 miles ofr this year. I need to lose 20 pounds by the beginning of May. So far I am down 11#. This week I started doing knee bend curls holding 10# in each...

I just got a great deal on a MIOX water filter. Till now I have used a Katydn Pro Hiker filter and the tube is simply fed into the opening in my Platypus water holder. I like the idea of the MIOX but now am faced with two problems: 1. Filtering dirt out of the water as I put it into my...

Anyone know if the road into Zealand is closed for the winter? Anyone else feel that $33 per night to stay in a AMC hut in winter is rather high? It is going to go up in 2010 I understand. Anyone know the URL for finding out what raods are open/closed in the Whites? Thanks all. Gordon

I'm planning on doing an over night from route 4 to David Logan tomorrow and Tuesday. Any one know the trail conditions in that area??? I know it will be in the 30's at night but no problem. what about Mud and/or snow and/or blow downs. If trail is bad I'll cancel out! Last time I did that...

What, am I crazy!!!!!! Good morning friends: Well, you can't keep a hiker down I always say. I have been looking over my maps and thinking "Why not drive down to Springer next spring and do a few miles???". Why not indeed. So, I looked it over and am thinking maybe 163 miles from Springer to...

Many thanks to all I am overwhelmed! Many thanks to all who responded to my post. It is nice to be amoung friends who have shared like experiences. Keep walking is my mantra! Hope to see you all out on the trails. Gordon Ripley

To All Hikers: I wanted to share with you all a moment in my life that has taken me the last 40 years to reach. This past week I FINALLY completed the 2175 mile Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. I didn't start out to walk the whole trail but it just...

update on Karl!!! Karl was in his trailer at VT 11/30 yesterday (Thursday 8/21) morning at 8:00am. He had been there two days. He has trench foot on one foot and either fasciatis or something like tunnel syndrome (didn't get the actual name) in the front of his other leg. They were talking...

I'll play along MUDPLUGGIN Gordon

LT/AT Vt. 30/11 to Peru Peak shelter/return I'll be going from VT 11/30 to/from Peru Peak Shelter within next week. I'll over night at shelter unless someone wants to spot cars at 11/30 and Mad Tom notch. Workin my way north!! Gordon

I just walked this both ways on Wednesday and Thursday of this past week. I thought it was mud season all over again.!!! Wicked muddy almost everywhere. Took me 4:45 going south and 3:50 coming norht the next day. 10.6 mile trek each way. there were about 11 of us in the shelter and it must...

I am a LT end-to-ender that is slowly doing it for the second time. Last week I went over Stratton to the Stratton Pond Lean-to then out the Stratton Pond trail to Kelly Sttand road. Next wednesday about noon I'm going in to the Stratton Pond Lean-to from route 30, staying over night and...

Just regular heravy duty hiking boots I have Vasque heavy duty hiking boots with lug soles. I do not have any crampons or other grippers. I read the weather for the summit and wasn't concerned as there was no mention of ice and while cool the weather is supposed to be ok for the next two...

Do I need fear??? I am all packed for a day hike from the summit of Washington (taking the Van up the auto road) over to Madison and then down the Valley way trail. This is set for Monday 8/20 morning. I have in my pack: A North Face Nupsie down jacket Long johns Wool hat Gloves Chemical...

I'm heading up to do an over night on the Grafton Loop above Newry, Maine. Starting out Tusday morning and staying over night one night. looking for anyone who would like to do this with me. Length is 21 miles. the end is 7 miles from the car so if had two cars that would be great! Going...

On Friday I hiked Osceola and E. Peak. It was in the 20's and a lot of ice on the upper part of the trail. I had no cramp ons so had to take it easy! I am about 68 yrs old and last climed these peaks on 9/15/1968. I was expecting a road near the top as back then the fire tower was still up...

Can I assume you are using poles??? Can't take anything for granted these days so I have to ask...are you using hiking poles??? I think it was back in the early 90's that I had thought I'd be giving up hiking with a pack because my knees hurt every time I went out. It would start a few hours...

Use "Cover roll" !!! I am a long distance hiker (100miles Plus each outing) who has had his share of blisters. First I use a liner then a wool sox and that helped a lot. However, near Port Clinton in 2001 I had deep, deep blisters behind my toes & had to drop off the AT. So, when I got home I...