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Well, last year and IIRC 2 years ago I had all I could do to get my Subaru up the hill and parked in foot deep snow. It wasn't plowed.

Only 71 but some days I feel old. Hiked only informally in my teens. Grew up in NYC with non-active family so had little opportunity. Was exposed to the great outdoors as a teen through fishing and then hunting while in college in upstate NY. Spent some winter time hunting/camping in the ADK's...

...and the WVAIA Great organizations indeed! Please lets not forget the WVAIA (the Waterville Valley Athletic and Improvent Association) which has been maintaining the trails in the WV area since 1888. http://wvaia.org/ Harry

These are really incredible pics! They capture the awesome beauty of above treeline travel in winter.

Love being out on a trail in the winter, with or without. I just seem to enjoy the experience a little more with them on. Living in Waterville Valley, I can be at a trailhead or the ski lift in under 15 minutes so have to choose- snowshoe/ski. I like to include at least 1 day of snowshoeing in...

Glad there were no serious injuries. Sounds like a nice day. Referring to the recent thread on Microspikes vs Stabilicers- do you think that's why you slipped - ie- the Microspikes have better traction downhill?

Congratulations Tuco. Beautiful pics Mike.

I usually take a PBJ, a piece of fruit, a baggie of Kettle Brand low sodium potato chips (they're high in Potassium and seem to prevent the hamstring cramps I used to get after about 8 miles), a baggie of pretzels, a small pack of M&M's, some dried apricots, Shaklee's Performance sports drink...

My daughter used to live in CT. I can understand why they feel that way. ;)

I think Glucosamine works best if taken consistently as opposed to expecting a "cure" as with a drug. I'm closing in on 71 and hike with pretty consistent knee pain even through 1800 mg a day of Ibu and Glucosamine. I find I need longer recovery and a slower pace but if I act sensibly I can...

2 weeks ago... ... the only tricky crossings coming from the south were the last 2- Lincoln and Liberty Brooks. Although much less wide, they pose some hopping challenges (at least to me- short and old). The guy I was with hopped right across easily. On the bushwhack, you can avoid most of the...

Whitewall Eric If schedule permits I'd like to join you when you do Whitewall. Bill talked about it when we stood on Zeacliff last year. Harry

Just Unbelievable... This is so incredible to hear. I've known Bill for a few years and have hiked with him numerous times, the most recent just last week to Moosilauke with him and Mary Ann. He seemed to be feeling great and even offered to take a day off to hike to Owlshead with me before...

I find such conversations very worthwhile. :rolleyes:

Always blistering.. My heels/achilles tendon area rubs raw almost every hike. Sometimes really bad (like yesterday heading to Owlshead) despite stopping early on to apply moleskin. When I got home and removed it, it was bloody. I have tried all combinations of socks, liner socks, varied...

Nice report and great pics Bobby.

The loops on my shoulder straps are pretty tight and solid. I would be concerned if they weren't. Bouncing around hasn't been a problem.

I use a medium size carabiner through one of the loops on the shoulder strap and hang my Lowepro Rezo 50 case from it. It has a vertical strap closure with velcro. I can open it to slip it through the biner and then close it. It is secure. It would also attach to a belt in the same manner.

Yeah. But you guys are young and improving. I'm going the other way. :(

With the forecast for the last couple of days looking perfect, I decided last minute to tackle the Bonds in the easiest way possible (comment- it still isn't easy. I found it quite stenuous.) So hiked up to Galehead Hut Monday early afternoon. Got me a lower bunk and took a nap. (Been to...