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Orsonab, I've been to Guyot in the dead of winter and found the spring flowing. Be sure to bring a shovel, and knowledge of where to look. Bringing extra fuel to melt snow is always a good idea.

Sphinx Col Giggy, I've spent three nights at Sphinx Col in the past. Once in a snowcave and twice in tents. The two times in tents we followed the Sphinx Col trail down a few hundred yards and found level ground on either side of the trail. This is a great winter camping spot, with great...

Giggy, Certainly could have be us. I was definitely on Washington last winter. The last weekend of February we did a presidential traverse and one of the guys (a fireman) is headed to Everest this spring and Vinson in a couple of weeks. There was a German Discovery Channel group on the...

Thanks Thanks to all who showed up. I was hoping to get a chance to talk to some of the VFTT group. The crowd was great. Attached is a link to the pictures used in the presentation. http://community.webshots.com/album/476570000uabuGV

Directions Here is a link provided by PSNH. http://www.psnh.com/AboutPSNH/EnergyPark/directions.asp

Thursday Night at the Mountains returns, Thursday October 27, 2005. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the first show begins at 6:30 pm. Through the generosity of PSNH the presentations will be held at the PSNH "Five Rivers Auditorium" at Energy Park on North Commercial St in Manchester NH. Admission is...

That's why I "normally" leave these things to the professionals. I've done the bushwack twice each, in the summer and winter, the most recent this spring. I can only blame my poor memory on my age.

The Black Pond bushwack to Owls Head, bypasses all but one (the last and easiest) stream crossing.

Tetons Spencer, First, congratulations. Second, my wife and I spent our honeymoon in the Teton's and two subsequent trips. I've got several books and maps I would be happy to send to you. I went through the same search for info. I have suggestions for lodging, day trips and multiple...

Thanks Thanks Dave, I meant to add the "discouraged" part.

As far as I can tell (within the Forest Service regulations), camp fires are accecptable.

Chip, I've used a VBL for several years with great success. Its been used to extend the range of a 15 degree bag as well as to protect my 0 degree bag during longer trips. I've found that by wearing a thin polypro layer I don't feel clamy inside the VBL and it certain increases the warmth of...

On the ridge between life and death I just picked this book by David Roberts over the weekend. It was great. Several references to the Whites.

Therm-a-rest ProLite I bought the ProLite 3, brought it home, inflated it, and took it back to get the ProLite 4. The 3 was not nearly thick enough for me. I had used a Therm-a-rest Guidelight for years. I love the ProLite 4. The weight and space savings are great, it easily packs inside of...

I scheduled my Denali trip 6 months in advance. My boss was very accommodating, although I did three weeks worth of work the week before I left.

Awesome. From what I've read these guys have put in alot of work. I'm sure they feel a great sense of accomplishment. Here's to a safe trip back to Muir.

I have to give a nod to German Shorthaired Pointers. Mine (Jackson) loves hiking. They are smart, loyal, and very athletic.

Reaching the trailhead from I-93 at exit 31 (Tripoli Road) is much quicker than taking exit 28 (Route 49) into Waterville Valley. I just read HockeyPuck's reply (so much for a consensus). I've been taking firewood from Tripoli Road (with permit) and have gone both directions and it certainly...

I'm sure you will get many replies and just as many answers. I hiked in the Whites for several years in leather (winter) hiking boots with good success (make sure your crampons fit). It was only after I started winter camping that I got plastic boots. I know I've seen people sking in plastic...

I think that is Bruno's point.