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On the contrary, I prefer less moderation. I only discovered today now how to quote multiple posts in the same post. Drawing a distinction between forced labor occuring in places such as China and chattel slavery is not demeaning anyone, and it isn't just semantics. It is recognizing that they...

This is a profound misunderstanding/misinterpretation of history.

Forced labor is not the same as the chattel slavery that existed in this country. The notion that we shouldn't discuss and reassess our country's past—and current—failings, including the failings of our celebrated "founding fathers" because other forms of oppression exist is ludicrous.

No. "Men and women" or "people." And I don't know how smart they all are, either. Scott R. Mason's historical knowledge and reasoning abilities are suspect at the very least.

When I went to hike Monadnock this past August, a large front-end loader was working right where the trail seems to start on satellite photos. Since I had limited time and didn't want to disrupt his work, I did Table Rock instead.

This is what I carry.

Exactly. The Nose was first surveyed by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1875. Elevation: 4,062'. (PID: PG1699) So, the Nose's optimistic prominence is 212' and its pessmistic prominence is 202'. However, it remains closed due to radiation exposure, and it also contains unprotected, fragile...

For Camels Hump, the best route, if you have all day, is to ascend Bamforth Ridge, descend the LT South to the Alpine Garden Trail and take the AGT back to Bamforth Ridge. The second best is probably up Forest City and down the Burrows. Hiking all six VT4k'ers in a day is a big day and hard on...

As one of the first two people to ascend all VT6ers in a day, I concur. I would add that you—and any other tempted souls—please be mindful of the alpine flora on the Nose, especially with your dogs. Use a leash if necessary. The Nose was all but stripped bare prior to the closing of the trails...

Since he was severely hypothermic, he probably hadn't been capable for thinking/rational thought for some time, but even 15-20 minutes would seem like an enternity. What an awful tragedy.

As you probably know, Vibram is just a brand. Some of their soles are junk, others are quite good. The Vibram soles used on the Limmer Standard and Custom is pretty grippy and the stiff sole can aid or maybe ease traction. (I do not wear them for their high cuff.) I would be surprised if many...

It's at the top of the Globe's site today: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/01/metro/daring-daylong-rescue-crews-reach-stranded-hikers-mount-katahdin-maine/ But still, not much more information.

Well, Fox News is the only purported news source that has settled a defamation suit for more three-quarters of a billion dollars. On the other side, there is no periodical that rigorously fact-checks its articles as the New Yorker, nor does it have an equal on either side in the form of...

Not necessarily. The Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit established under oath that Fox promoted stories that they knew to be factually untrue. If that's not "sketchy" journalism, then I don't know what is. Maybe Peakbagger doesn't want to sully his reputation by creating the impression he...

Black Mountain—which I did by accident—is a terrific hike. Yes, the lime kilns are definitely worth checking out.

Seam Grip TF Tent Fabric Sealant That said, a well-made tent, such as a Big Agnes, that is well-cared for shouldn't be failing after only six years. In my experience, PU coatings will get tacky and/or flake when they begin to fail. If your tent doesn't have either of those symptoms, it could...

Awesome! Congratulations! How was East Inlet Rd.? Did you take it all the way to Rhubarb Pond?

I drove my Honda Accord to the Boundary Pond lot on the weekend after July 4th. They regraded the road last summer and East Inlet Road was still in great shape then all the way to the road to Boundary Pond. After that, when you're heading out to Rhubarb Pond, it gets decidely rougher and there...

The USGS quads are notorious for not showing accurate trail locations, either showing old or just plain wrong trail routes or not showing them at all. If you're on Forest Service land, their maps are excellent. Mapbuilder is usually pretty good at showing current trail locations. For most...

Frankly, I'm surprised/disappointed that anyone on this forum carries, especially on the trail. There are two reasons to carry: you're scared of something that you shouldn't be or you're a bully. The root of both is ignorance. There's nothing yet to be scared of on eastern trails, and if you're...