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  1. banjolady

    Kahtoola-MICROspikes vs STABILicers

    this is fascinating. i saw those microspikes which looked like yaktrax and stabilicers lite with the elastic and was nervous that they would fall off but people are saying they stay on. so tim, when you put the screws between the lugs on the boots is there a danger of them sinking thru and...
  2. banjolady

    mooning the cog train on Washington

    i guess once winter hits the passengers on the cog will be singing "blue moon"........
  3. banjolady

    Wildcats & Carter-Moriah Traverse, 9/5/2007

    EARL; The hike specs are 21 miles, 7,150 feet, and a 3.7 mile road walk at the end. Book time was roughly 14hr. 15min, end-to-end time including all stops and side trips was 14hr. 30min. I'm slow but can go a long time, and eventually I'll git 'er done. The one remaining long hike for 2007? I...
  4. banjolady

    pretty hikes w dogs- whites aug 23-30

    since it was 85 degrees and i was wearing my keen sandals it was no problem at all, and the dogs and i frolicked in the water. in cooler weather it would not be so much fun tho. there should be a sign at the zealand rd entrance i think tho...you were right about the cannonballs!! yikes!!
  5. banjolady

    pretty hikes w dogs- whites aug 23-30

    >>>>We caught up with Susan, her friends Elly and Alex, and he rtwo dogs Izzy and Shady Lady last night. They joined Poison Ivy,Trail Trotter and us today for a hike up Cannon and over to North Kinsman - descending down the Mount Kinsman trail. wow what a great hike and such nice folks, awesome...
  6. banjolady

    Dogs and ledges on the Horn?

    our belgian sheepdogs just climbed washington via amonoosuc ravine and down the gulfside/jewell trails. they were tired last night but they were bouncing about with lots of energy this morning. we're home now. what a trip!! amazing!!!! we used ruffwear harnesses on them so we could lift them...
  7. banjolady

    Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman

    true, but rarely during the week. south end island pond, breakneck pond, 3rd res, conklin crossing end of pine meadow, skenonto, north end of turkey hill, baileytown after labor day--and pine meadow peninsula on weekdays have been ranger free for the most part.
  8. banjolady

    Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman

    John--i am a hardcore lakebagger and so far have never seen any of my swim spots patrolled. i don't think they have enough rangers to do it. indian chris, PM me off list and i will be happy to share my favorites with you. please do not get turned off to harriman-i am sorry you had a bad...
  9. banjolady

    Looking for advice - Trails for an 8 year old

    harriman is great for kids and urban sweeties. lots of early outs. we do "kids'n'dogs" hikes during summer and school vacations which have become quite popular. often kids who don't really like hiking will come out if there is a dog or 2 involved. we get lots of grandparent/grandkid combos. it...
  10. banjolady

    Middle and S. Carter tomorrow (Tuesday)

    i'll be in twin mt starting 8/23-8/30. i am slow and have 2 dogs. will be away from email while there 845 519 4890 verizon cell 914 282 0289 att cell we're camping at sugarloaf site 25 so if u want to do anything this week or early next let me know susan
  11. banjolady

    Washington weather alert (Sunday 8/19)

    ice in august- wow--so i will bring my stabilicers this week and tell my friends also. i'll be up in twin mt sugarloaf campground with my 2 dogs and 2 friends as of thurs eve 8/23 and staying till 8/30. any further info is appreciated! we are not going to be doing real peak bagging since i have...
  12. banjolady

    pretty hikes w dogs- whites aug 23-30

    thanks so much you all and congratulations Mike and Sabrina--i guess you guys are going to be sharing a same location soon! my cell 845 519 4890 verizon and 914 282 0289 att/cingular. we'll be at sugarloaf 1 site 25. i have a big gray van white top NY plates, and 2 belgian sheepdogs one brown...
  13. banjolady

    pretty hikes w dogs- whites aug 23-30

    hi--we'll be car camping in twin mt from aug 23-30 doing day hikes w dogs. suggestions for hikes as well as swim spots near or on the hikes would be welcome indeed. we'd also love company on the hikes--my pace is fairly slow but steady. i am thinking about 8 mi with plenty of elevation gain...
  14. banjolady

    Bearly Live '07, July 27-29

    thanks for the invite. i am now in SW VA about to record with my fiddling friend on a new CD, we're going to Cana tomorrow to the studio. in late july we are headed down to clifftop WV for the appalachian string band convention and then a week later to galax va for the old fiddlers convention...
  15. banjolady

    hike 5/12 near salisbury ct

    hi--i am traveling up to CT tonight and hiking tomorrow in the salisbury area, AT or bear mt or whatever--if anyone has a hike happening let me know--will be gone from my computer by 730pm cell 845 519 4890 susan i hike fairly slow and steady but can go a long time-i hike daily
  16. banjolady

    Mother of all nor'easters coming?

    down here in the lower hudson valley NY, lowlying trails are flooded as are many roads and houses. lots of roads are closed. here are some hiking pics from mon 4/16/07-we lost a bridge and have some gorgeous whitewater! videos at www.youtube.com search for banjolady...
  17. banjolady

    want to hike near conway NH apr 13

    just returned from 4 days in the white mts. we were up in the albany/conway area. did XC skiing and snowshoeing--no peak bagging this trip. we had one gorgeous day. had to divide my time between music and outdoor stuff. met some nice VFTT folks too--Peter and Sue and Moose from SE Mass. on...
  18. banjolady

    Mother of all nor'easters coming?

    yeah we are getting TONS of rain down here in metro ny. in conway nh this morning it was starting to rain at 11am. the ski areas are getting excited!!
  19. banjolady

    Help: I Need a Woman with Cold Hands

    campmor www.campmor.com has these great gordini mittens which are puffy and very warm, and they carry the dachstein wool ones as well. the wrist things are called wristies and can be googled. poles never bothered me, i grip loosely with the strap on.
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