Phillip Ouellette in Massachusetts has been making replicas for years.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/trailsigns/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaBb840_liU5AvgXNpNYyRteAXCdhLplm8ugdSSZqEpmNUMllgttt68fBM_aem_NKgl_9YHM6iuCLn-bvfzig
https://www.instagram.com/trailsigns/
Here is a good write up from what of my favorite adventure sites:
https://www.adventure-journal.com/2021/08/david-roberts-climber-celebrated-adventure-writer-passes-away-at-78/
Hiker who turned up at hotel gives donation
"The 70–year-old Massachusetts man who was overdue from a hike in the White Mountains in April and was later found out to be staying at a hotel, paid a donation towards the cost of the search, New Hampshire Fish and Game told the Sun on Tuesday."...
Here is an article from Novembe 2017 that I came across when this issue was brought to my attention as I was looking at properties up North:
"ATV tourists’ in northern New Hampshire clash with locals"...
Look under Wachusett State Reservation.
Here is the trail map:
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/12/xg/wachusett.pdf
Website:
https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation
Perhaps you knew Sgt. Brian Abrams or ran into him on the trails. He was part of the original NHF&G SAR TEAM.
He was a highly dedicated officer and spent his life helping others in the outdoors.
Press Release:
http://wildnh.com/Newsroom/2013/Q3/Abrams_080713.html
Conway Article with comments...
Sue, be very careful with these products as many if not most of them change the position of your arch which could lead to symptoms of plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, etc. Padding vs support are 2 entirely different animals.
Here is the response from Tufts and the student trip leaders:
http://www.tuftsdaily.com/student-hikers-rescued-in-new-hampshire-mountains-1.2804186#.UPgbC_JZMg8
Heading up to W/D on Saturday. No recent reports on the different sites. Anybody have any recent info? Not a member here then email me at [email protected]
Thanks, Kevin
FYI here is a call for volunteer assistance from Chris Joosen, USFS Snow Ranger. Please distribute to any possibly interested parties. The following is an email that was forwarded to me:
Subject: Work Weekends and Mount Washington Damage from IRENE
All, There is a lot to discuss about the...
I believe the location is part of the White Pond Conservation Area in South Concord. The gate area is part of the town water property by Dover Road. I have been out there before and it is a beautiful area.