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    New Hampshire Land swap

    Here is a recent article (12/18) from the Boston Globe regarding Cannon and Mittersill: http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/specials/ski/articles/2008/12/18/cannon_aims_to_grow/
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    Possible Blizzard for Sunday

    Issued at: 3:28 PM EST 12/20/08, expires at: 11:30 PM EST 12/20/08 Winter storm warning in effect from 9 am Sunday to 5 am est monday, The NWS in gray has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 9 am Sunday to 5 am est Monday. The winter storm watch is no longer...
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    Large winter storm coming

    Ditto here, I have room at my house in Central Mass. Also have a truck and chainsaw to help folks clean up the mess, make yard/driveway passable, etc
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    Make room for a cell phone -- the eleventh essential?

    Glad this thread is here. My contract is expiring and I have Verizon. I am looking at the new BB Storm or the iphone but it is AT&T. Anybody care to share their thoughts of the coverage for each provider on the highways to and around the Whites. Basically are there any advan or disadv with AT&T...
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    Tom, Field, Willey, & Avalon from Crawford Notch, Sunday 12/14

    I just spoke with Earl. He will not be hiking Sunday due to the fact that he still does not have power yet. He said he was going to spend time playing lumberjack keeping the fire/heat and generator going as well as cleaning up the debris around his house
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    Online Gear Shops

    http://www.gearforsports.ca/ This site organizes around 30 outdoor gear sites and their deals of the day It includes skiing and biking also The best review site is www.backpackgeartest.org it is totally independent of retailers, just reviews and no advertising
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    Large winter storm coming

    Wmur report Issued at: 3:11 PM EST 12/10/08, expires at: 4:30 AM EST 12/11/08 Winter storm watch now in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, The winter storm watch is now in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. At this time, the potential exists for...
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    EMS 25% off - Friends and Family Sale

    The Marlboro, Mass store is also doing the Sunday morning 30% off sale
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    EMS 25% off - Friends and Family Sale

    Check it out but I think the $44.25 price has already taken into account the discount
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    Self Arrest theory ve practice

    When you take a class, you will be taught to self arrest on your back, stomach, facing every which way. It is not a perfect world when you fall on a steep slope as you are traveling in a variety of directions.
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    Self Arrest theory ve practice

    Never, never, never ever practice in crampons unless you want to risk breaking an ankle or leg and always wear a helmet. Self arrest in an emergency mode with crampons requires you to keep your feet off the ground. Practice means practice. You are risking serious injury by trying to figure out...
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    Osceolas - Trail Trotter's 48 of 48 for 2008, 11/30/2008

    Sue is quite the snow machine. Throw some skis on her and we will be calling her "ski doo"
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    Winter Storm Warning

    Issued at: 11:47 AM EST 11/25/08, expires at: 3:00 PM EST 11/25/08 Winter storm warning in effect until 3 pm est this afternoon. The NWS in gray has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 3 pm est this afternoon. Most of the precipitation will fall in the form...
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    Appropriate hiking gear for Thanksgiving?

    Issued at: 11:47 AM EST 11/25/08, expires at: 3:00 PM EST 11/25/08 Winter storm warning in effect until 3 pm est this afternoon. The NWS in gray has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 3 pm est this afternoon. Most of the precipitation will fall in the form...
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    Stabilicers

    Hi Paul, I had posted a message last year when the issue came up. 32North is very good to deal with. I would give them a call at 207-284-5010 or toll free 1-800-782-2423 and ask for Dan. Last time they shipped replacement screws at no charge for folks that got bad screws
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    Play It Safe -- Put on the Orange!

    A Press Release from the NH Fish and Game CONTACT: Pete Davison (603) 271-3214 Tom Flynn: (603) 536-1290 Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211 November 13, 2008 Play It Safe -- Put on the Orange! CONCORD, N.H. -- Whether you're hunting, hiking or out for a stroll with the dog, put on an item of...
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    AMC Boston 2008 Winter Hiking Program

    This program starts next Tuesday night : Tue. Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Annual Winter Hiking and Camping Instruction Course Come join us and learn introductory basics to winter backcountry and mountain day hiking and camping in New England. 5 evening sessions (7:00-9:30 PM). Lectures and...
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    Cardigan Lodge Trail Work Weekend 10/25, 10/26

    Great posting. It was good to learn a little about the behind the scenes action at Cardigan. Nice to see the props they deserve for their hard work
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    High Road to Isolation, 11/2/2008

    Yet despite my many bootwashing attempts I managed to load the truck with my frozen mud boots. At least I didn't have to worry about my pants getting dirty since I was wearing shorts. Geez folks it's not winter yet. They should rename that section of the Rocky Branch with a description that...
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