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    National Park openings delayed by sequestration

    so- a 2% cut in spending increases means a 15% cut in public access times. Makes perfect sense to me! I'm going to do my part and instead of visiting Acadia this summer I'll go to Nova Scotia.
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    Extreme Sledding in or near the Whites

    The Headwall at Tuck's? It has been done on a SwissBob Also the Upper Snowfields on the East side of Mt Washington.
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    Still plenty of snow up north

    And Down South! I have X-C skiied the last 11 weekends in a row, 10 have been in the Berkshires of WESTERN MA. Awesome conditions every time, still plenty of snow left at the *higher elevations. * relatively speaking.
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    Mt Washington rescue

    I normally would not second guess someone's judgement without being there. BUT- Many routes may be tricky to find, Central is not one of them. Pretty obvious even in total darkness, fog or whiteout.
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    Winter Baxter Expedition Advice

    Use a large dry bag to store water and use a water filter inside cabin. (not my idea but figured I'd share it) Just don't drop the water filter and break it.
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    Trail conditions and best route to test my ski pulk

    I've seen you ski- you're no longer a novice! I would do the Wilderness Trail and if it's too much just do an out and back.
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    tent sites in Whites near climbing ice?

    Dry River CG *used* to be open on a walk in basis. Right across from the Ampitheatre/Frankenstein Cliffs.
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    Mt Washington rescue

    So- they were planning on climbing Pinnacle, ended up on Yale but thought they were on Central...hmmm. Were they from MA?
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    Sequester, government shut down and the White Mts...

    IMAO they will probably divert funds from somewhere to pay rangers overtime to put up signs informing us the woods are closed.
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    NH governor proposes general fund $$ for SAR

    No. They are mostly from MA. EASTERN MA that is.
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    Drawing the line between hiker and climber

    and the Chief ! :D
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    ice ax training

    groan......
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    Thanksgiving in the Whites (or VT?). Where to eat?

    Elvio's pizza and camp at Hancock CG
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    I was wondering ......

    in the toilet
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    Save the date: Pat and Audrey's potluck Saturday October 27 in Lexington, MA

    Great time seeing some of the first (and best) friends I ever met from VFTT.
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    QR Codes on the Trail

    Awesome idea! Maybe they can link to a bank account and automatically deduct a user fee....or rescue insurance premiums.
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    Diemberger Slide Show 3/2

    BoB will pencil it in.
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    A few more details on the Phillips Brook Windfarm

    +1 Every action has consequenses, both intended and unintended.
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    Rumors about Thoreau Falls Bridge Removal

    Yes- every action has intended and unintended consequences. A label or title is very often misleading.
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    Yellowstone grizzly attack --- NPS report

    Wwhs? what would Herrero say?
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