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  1. RGF1

    Odd pets on trails

    Yes that is the name but Like you I do not recall if it is the hikers or the cat's. This cat did not walk much but sat on top of his pack in a "bed " he had made. Kind of amazing that the cat just fell asleep while hikng . I was behind him on the trail to Speck Pond and was very...
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    Odd pets on trails

    I used to hike with my cat she was really good about being on a Harness she still follows me every where but just not hiking. we were abused by some nice folks who threw rocks at her and called my self names it was Certian " NON Profit " group too. Such a thoughtful and considerate...
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    Franconia Ridge Traverse 10/02/05

    I will probably have my truck at OBP trail head if some on needs to bail out I am not a speed deaon I will probably go up OBP and down FW I am happy to give some one a ride to a car or even the Woodstock inn
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    What is the 'easiest' 4000 footer in NH?

    As Others have said Pierce , Jackson ,Osecola I might add Liberty though it is a bit longer of a hike .
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    What are your views on Wolf reintroduction in Maine and ADKs??

    There is not a conspriacsy it is very obvious look who is against big predators coming back. As fro the deper snow pack cougars and wolves can move trough snow much easier than a deer There are wolves alaska Where thier F & G is going to shoot some so the HUNTERS can have more moose...
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    What are your views on Wolf reintroduction in Maine and ADKs??

    Of course this does on a very rare ocassion happen . The reason a Lion will attack a runner of bycylist is beacuuse the mimic the prey usually deer in the case of a adiult human. But the other side of this if you really want wild places then you should accpet thier are predators it seems...
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    What are your views on Wolf reintroduction in Maine and ADKs??

    Puck you are correct . The only reason hunters oppose wolves returning is that it will in effect reduce the the amount of deer and moose they can kill. Eventually the wolf will make it's way hear one way or the othere. They may well already be here. . Having hiked and climbed where tere...
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    King Ravine Trail and Headwall – September 24, 2005

    Nice TR King Ravine is a great place ! SK you know how "dull and boring the spur trail is Knights Castle What view are you talking about ? " All you see is spruce and clouds . How will I get a place at Crag . Remember it is a awfull tree rat infested place , with a evil red fox and...
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    Mt. Washington question

    OK What is the maximum distance you can see. for differnt altitudes. I know the Vertical rise or how high you are from the surrounding area make a diffence . I have Been On Denali on a very clear day twice . I have no idea how I could see. I was guessing I could see into Paciffic...
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    New York Times article.

    Personally I could care less about the artical or if hikers smoke or not . But Maddy, How do you do that . My mother Is a RN in ICU also . I could not deal with stuff. I have been in her ICU . I recently dropped of some stuff for her . I saw people on thoes ghastly machines ...
  11. RGF1

    Vertigo moments

    While not compleatly a vertigo moment. The last time I was on the Grand Teton. I had a unnerving experince while waiting for ascending gruops at this point...
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    Hiking Options

    While there are a lot more oppoortunties for off traill travel out west most climbers use a established trail to get to the climbing route . This may or may not be marked by ciarns usually it is not signed . There eare Exceptions Such as Mt Elberet a easy Class 1 walk up or the...
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    Franconia Ridge Traverse 10/02/05

    I am thinking of either the Franconia ridge or at least Laffeyette or Garfield that weekend . I might well be the last long hike for for a few months if I havev ot have surgery and it is loking that way uggh :( .So I want both great views and good weather. I would love to meet a few...
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    forgive us our trespasses...

    As a person whoes Family has a good chunk of posted land I am waiting to how this thread goes . The above coment is not sitting well with me. We own the land we have a right to determine what happens on our land . If we do not want any one but thoes who have our permission on it...
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    Toxic Plastics ? - (moved from Q&A)

    NO I have not heard that. But tend to doubt it that is is true . Lots of stuff is placed in plastic containers frozen for many years Just think of all the food you can buy frozen in a plastic container and it is probably shipped in a frozen plastic container. Seeing how some food you get...
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    Arizona hiking trip

    Nice TR ,the South west is vbery differnt than the NE . Funny every TR i hav ever read about Humphries seems to have stong winds on the Upper part of the mountain . It is a unique place .
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    RMC Use Permit Renewed for 10 years

    I had little doubt they would get renewed. !! this is not surprising but great news ! Yes your right Crag is horrible the veiw sucks Madison is a much better place In fact it is better than any of the high end Hotels in Aspen . :rolleyes: the worst of all horrors you have to cook for...
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