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It was great meeting you and Dan...and of course to see Doug again! and you didn't look like you were struggling at all by the time we met on Mid Tri...it's a tough hike for anyone so you were only "trail weary". But we did help you out...all the black flies followed us down the North...

Hey Jay, Have you considered using a hockey bag? I used mine when I went to the Sierra's last year and it worked great, plus it's a little cheaper than duffles but a lot more sturdy and more side pockets. http://www.hockeymonkey.com/bags-equipment.html Good luck, Bill

I'm surprised it took until the second page of these posting's to find Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods", and Watermans' "Forest and Crag" For those that are into the 96 Everest tragedy check out Beck Weathers "Left for Dead" and Brashears "High Exposure". Both good reads with yet another...

I think being home is the best birthday present you could ask for! Happy B-day and all the best for a full recovery! Bill

Saw an Escalade the other day on 128 in MA....Mass plate said "SHERPA"

Hey DB, it was great to meet you too, ....and McRat, Hikerfast, Sadie, DougA, and all others on this fine day. and I agree, those ledges were a lot of fun when it's dry and sunny. Actually makes you feel like you're "climbing" a mountain. All the best, Bill

I saw it in The National Enquirer. It MUST be real! ;) and who says the British don't have a sense of humor....Monty Python, Benny Hill, and now Mary & Daisy!

Central Air units. They're going to air condition the entire WMNF to make visitors comfortable this summer in the Mt Washington area. It'll help attract more tourism.

C&C Outdoors Mt Gear Everest Gear STP (but I agree that it hasn't been great recently...especially sizes) Campmor REI and REI Outlet Backcountry and BC Outlet Cabela's (more for hunting, but still some great buys) and whatever I can find in stowed packs along the trail :eek:

Stabilicers! I just picked up a pair a few weeks ago....they were on sale at REI for $29. If you're a member, you can use your 20% off until 4/2 also.

Hey Mike, Congratulations on the newest Peabody resident! By the way the childrens Kelty pack is on sale. :D ;)

Hit the lottery! :D or maybe just finally finish my Winter 48 this summer.

Sorry to hear about "the incident" Get well soon and don't worry.....all of us will help carry your gear.

Glad to hear all is well. That's a great shot from the plane!

Don't you remember President Lafayette? Seriously, I am really glad these 6 people were there to help with the rescue and the story had a happy ending. Cudo's to the Sensational Six. Now let's talk about solo hiking in the winter again.....

I received an email about this thread and feel a need to help alleviate some misunderstanding, as this thread seems to have gone astray and turned into a thread on our group instead of the original purpose. The title was “abandoned hikers” and the idea of just bailing on fellow hikers which I...

Hangin' with KenC on this one. I love my BD contact straps. They did need some readjusting after the first trip, but once they're tuned in, they're excellent. Heavy enough for ice and strong enough that rocks don't bend the points (common problem with the lightweight and aluminum ones) I was...

I have a wooden handled Inter Alp ice ax that I bought in 1980. It still "works" fine but I did finally breakdown and purchased a BD Raven this winter. I'll still take the wooden one for walks though....it's like an old friend that's been on most of my journeys.

Killer trip report and pictures, thanks for sharing the experience....just glad it wasn't me!

Hey Fish, As long as you found humor in the post.... ;) I did find the real thing at REI for 166.....but even with the 10% back (which is now another year away), it's still pretty expensive. Still searching for an alternative, Bill