Search results

I think this picture was from before Larry had completely developed the joke -otherwise Mr. Bissell would be pointing us towards the park exit. Marty - we will still hike with you - but you will have to carry our packs :p Jason - I was thinking about the "odds" - rather slim - remote, seldom...

Well, anyone who has read my reports over the past few years has probably been waiting for the day when there would be a newspaper story about me - well happy to report that this was a story about a remote corner of Baxter State Park - not a SAR report! Larry and I ran into the park director...

Hey blaze - Have no idea if you have done this hike before - but if you have not I wanted to mention that that section of the Link is amongst the toughest "flat" miles anywhere - there are not two consecutive "quality" steps in that mile - I liked it, but it is very slow rough going. I have not...

Pictures from the first night of my northern Baxter State Park backpacking trip - this day was along the Wadleigh Brook Trail and ended at the Hudson Pond lean to http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=4f5391ac42c3a157&sid=8CauGbVozaKKdo

Ah - the never ending tapestry of profanity - the only way to hike! :p

MichaelJ - It sure was fun to hear about! Great pics Jason!

Great comments all around - I was not trying to imply that you guys thought this was all anyone needed - I agree it is a good place to start. I have thought about boot failure as well - I think duct tape could work in a pinch... After an unexpected bushwhack last week I have begun to think...

Nice report Earl - hope to do this hike soon!

Wonderful trip - really cool that you did this!

Gary M works on an entirely different type of restroom facility than what Pat and Audrey have in their home - Gail and I will plan on attending again - and not eating for a couple of days before!

Well Sabrina - now that you mention it - you are right - I only have one trail left out of Appalachia (plus the top 3/10ths of the Watson Path) - and they all suck - so all of you - stay the hell away! :p

Nice report - sorry to hear about the mishap - nice to take different trails but probably not a good day for the Watson Path (I am not being judgemental - I would have done it too!) Brookside is the best - glad to see others are using that greatly under used trail - everyone complains about the...

I have never been one to want to overly minimalize my emergency sack - it is much more extensive than this stuff which would all be useful stuff. I really doubt the usefulness of the space blankets - seems to me they would blow away or rip etc. Two things that I do have are an emergency bivy...

Lightly used trail - rough shape first mile from Freezeout Trail towards lean to - boot and gaiter sucking mud - not really avoidable - nice trail, beautiful lean to - mellow ascent to Wadleigh Mountain - viewpoint is not spectacular - many trees to contend with. Reasonable descent back to...

After last years great time we planned again - this time the trip included me, LarryD, Rols, Tuco, Marty and Jason Berard. Sadly, some issues came up and Bobby had to cancel - hopefully we will get back next year and get Bobby up to Baxter. This year our group had a couple of different...

Trail is rarely used (northern section of BSP) - but easy to follow - well blazed, good footbed when you can see it. Big issues shortly after the Blunder Bog/Pond logging road crossing the area where the trail once was was obliterated by clear cut logging ops. Trail could not be found. LarryD...

Mohamed - I am really happy to hear you are doing well and getting back on the trails!

If you have not been to Hilton's it is a gem - they have everything and Irving was a great entrepreneur who knew how to treat customers and insisted on the same from his staff - a legend. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=irving-e-liss&pid=132528863

Northern Presis Big fan of the RMC camps on the shoulders of Mt Adams...Crag Camp, Grey Knob, and the Perch - the Log Cabin is pretty low down and is not as useful IMHO - unless you are hiking up in three feet of snow ;) These camps are inexpensive ($10-15 night) and give you shelter and...