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It's possible, but the plaque suggests otherwise. Also, cairns themselves are historically a symbol of the dead and a memorial long before they were used for wayfinding. They were said to ward of scavengers, man and beast both. They were also said to keep the dead from rising. Check it out at...

was there anything else written on the plaque? The only confirmable Roger Frederick Peck died in 1995 in CT, in theory. He died at the age of 53, suggesting unnatural causes. Not that probable an option. The other possible Roger Peck (no confirmable middle name) died in Rutland in 1978 at the...

I'm not sure if you're including ATV's and dirtbikes in motor vehicles but I had the distinct feeling when I did the trail that hikers were outnumbered by things with engines. Seemed like a lot of folk dirtbiked to the top, and even signed the register as such. I think my retort in the register...

The physical tax is definitely lighter going the Zealcliff route but I'm certainly happy to start the fire regarding the views. I love the twins, their height, solace, and views they offer but I have always had a special place for the view down the notch from zealcliff or the hut toward...

I'm with giggy on this one. We have some large folks on vftt that can carry a pony keg of fine brews and a hibachi, right? Any volunteers? It only gets lighter... I'm going to try to make it this. I need to meet more of you crazies.

wow, pg. Amazing pics. Would you mind divulging what kind of photo equipment you use?

Echo once again on the congrats! See you at the dinner! Like any goals, once you reach it you look around for something else to take its place. Fairly natural. Without that, you may fall into some hiker funk watching cspan, eating bugles, scrubbing old stoves with a toothbrush and watching your...

I thought the same thing when I was on Fort, which led me to finding the plane in the first place. My hiking partner and I eventually said f*** it because there really wasn't a path from the plane continuing east and back up the ridge and returned, peak bagged or not. We pulled out the map and...

more like 6 bucks. The stuff's cheap. And as said, volatile. I keep only what I need, and outside at that. Someday my porch will burst into flame while I'm playing with an old 426B, 200a, svea, or msr xgk, etc, but it's better than my basement or bedroom.

One can find white gas in a variety of sizes if you don't mind buying non-coleman brands. Quarts and half gallons are fairly common in small general stores throughout new england, with the suitable markup. Personally, as a coleman freak, I have no problems burning through a gallon in less than...

Here's your answer, stinky. This is from coleman, so trust it's a tad conservative. I do a lot of coleman refurbishing and have had lanterns light after 20 years of being on a shelf. I would advise against it though. The detritus that accumulates in the fuel is more hazardous to your gear than...

Always trust the alums to come through! Thank you both. Intriguing stuff...

Dartmouth was acually founded of a royal grant and charter. You don't have to trust wiki, but here's the info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmouth_college Whether the college's Second College Grant in northern NH falls under the state or royal grant, i am unaware. That would be interesting...

There is quite a bit of good information regarding the actual situation and events involved in this accident. Ther's also good information regarding how not to let it happen to you. But more than anything else, there seems to be criticism and anger toward the people involved. As more experienced...

Last time I went to Cabot, I did take the Cabot trail because I wasn't privy to the information that everyone on this site is. I saw no signs, the trail was not blocked, and like the folks mentioned, I heard nothing of it being closed until I reached the top and met other hikers. The vast...

Wunderground! .com that is. Amazing and accurate, i know ski areas in the whites use it for their forecasts. Play with the animated, storm-tracked, NEXRAD feature. Tons o fun

I know that in 2007, DST will be pushed back into November due to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. I have heard multiple rumors that this change, or one like it, will come into effect this year. Does anyone have more knowledge about this? (Doesn't matter too much. Watches are overrated. Dark in...

Lichens! Good call, Audrey. These are some of my favorite organisms in the woods and are responsible for that cruicial initial step in succession toward the forests we all love. Some are edible as well. Look up rock tripe. mmm... I also agree with sleeping bear about the peterson's guide to...

Nah, I was much kinder than that. People who serve me starchy, salty food and beer after a hike deserve better, and I defnitely want to show my face there again! ;)

The Limmers are getting a lot of praise but I'll echo the sentiment about the Crestas and will definitely get another pair. I've had mine for 7 years or so, hiked probably over 1k miles, and haven't received a single blister in 6 years. They kept my feet dry up until about a year ago as well. I...