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I'm back from a long weekend in NJ and OR for two weddings...Portland, OR has to be just about one of the most beautiful cities ever...I saw Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and of course the Columbia River Gorge and Willamette River...but I digress! I'm in for Sunday's hike as well, though...

Audrey, Thanks for the invite! I will most definitely be there, and my husband Kevin will try to be there as well. What a great idea! -Katie

I'm heading out of town tomorrow morning and will be out of touch until Tuesday--so I'll get back to you all then about Franconia Ridge. Looks like it could be a really fun trip! Happy hiking this weekend all...I'm heading to two weddings, one in NJ and one in OR, yes, I am crazy :) -katie

there is a possibility that I might be interested in this hike...do you know the total mileage off the top of your head (i can look it up later)? Also, what do you anticipate your pace will be like/how long do you expect it to take you? Thanks :) -katie

teejay, thanks again for your organization this past weekend! i already put a check in the mail to help out with the heinous "electrical" fees. I'm really happy that i made it to my first VFTT gathering and met all of you...never a dull moment. Neil and Pete, your music around the...

pedxing, I just read through your whole trip report this morning...after hiking Mt. Mansfield this weekend, I have a new interest/appreciation for Vermont hiking...it's just great! Your writing was inspiring and honest...thanks for sharing all of the personal stories/details that make trip...

Yep, the weekend was just as Michael J recounted...lots of rain, lots of laughs, a great hike up Mansfield and crazy campground filled with wonderful VFTT folks. Congrats again on #67--no small feat! I loved meeting you all, and would hike with you anyday! This was a weekend of firsts for me...

I saw my first northern lights that night (well, early Sunday morning)! I was staying at the KOA capgground in Woodstock, NH. It was around 4 or 4:30am, somewhere in there...there were light green vertical stripes that slowly moved and also little patches of light green that darted...

It definitely was a great time last night...a great way to meet new people and catch up with those I already knew (sort of). Now that I have put some faces to the screen names, let's go hiking! -katie

Looks like I might be able to join in as well...probably around 5:30 or 6ish. I don't think I've met any of you who are coming, but I'll just look for the eclectic crowd and introduce myself! -katie

The fundraiser you all are referring to is called Wilderness Heals, and it raises money for the Elizabeth Stone House, a women's shelter and alternative mental health program in Jamaica Plain, MA. I have done the three-day hike in the Whites for the past two years, and it has been a great all...

I am completely in awe of what you ALL did...every single one of you. I have found that in climbing a huge mountain or doing something similar, everyone is challenged in different ways, and judgement simply cannot be passed on someone else's journey...each person experiences their own trip even...

2nd vote for the Kelty Redwing 3500...I love mine. I started with a Kelty Redwing 2900 (i think) and found that it was a bit too small since I also use the pack for winter hikes with lots of gear and also one-night overnights in summer with my lightweight gear. I find the pack really comfy and...

Sapblatt and Tuco, Great trip reports and I really admire your good decision-making! It sounds like it got pretty nasty up there. A friend asked me recently to join her on a Presi traverse next weekend, and although I was already pretty much decided that I am not up for it, your trip report...

Ok, I'm a slug too...I'd like to place an order for 2 shirts the next time around! Thanks for all the hard work and organizing.

Seema, My mouth waters just thinking about it! Sounds like a fantastic time and great trip report. I hope I (maybe we) can join you next year...and thanks for looking out for me and any potential stalkers! It was a beautiful weekend, wasn't it?

great day even without a summit... I too was working my way up North Kinsman on Saturday...I was leading a group of about 13 women with two other leaders as a training hike for a fundraiser we are doing in June called Wilderness Heals--it benefits the Elizabeth Stone House, an alternative...

As you can see from my post on the "memorial day" thread, I may see some of you out there. Look for a group of women in good spirits despite the rain :)

On Saturday morning May 21st I left the Lafayette Place Campground with 14 girl scouts (6th - 9th grade) and 7 adult leaders including myself. The plan was to hike up the Old Bridle Path to Greenleaf Hut, and then perhaps take a jaunt up to the summit of Lafayette and back before cooking dinner...

thanks! Thanks for all of your responses--now if the weather would just cooperate this weekend!! So one last time, anyone been up OBP this week that could offer some last minute specific information on trail conditions (I leave tomorrow after work)?? Thanks.