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I just found out that my brother is moving to Colorado. :D Is there a site like this that gives information on the mountains out there. I have the Colorado 14er book but that's as far as it goes.

We were discussing kids and hiking and how much fun they have when they are with other kids (see the girls with altitude thread here and on the ADK website) and one of the members thought it would be neat to have a weekend where families could get together so kids could meet other hikers and we...

Thanks Mav...Now I have something to scrapbook! :)

I guess I had a momentary laps in judgement because at the last minute we changed our minds about joining everyone and joined the group at the Ark for the winter weekend. I'm glad we did because we had a great time visiting and meeting new people but oh, the trip up Phelps on Saturday was...

I definately prefer the summer to the winter. It is beautiful to hike in the winter but I can't stand the amount of extra stuff I have to carry. I usually have to carry some of Beth's stuff too and I can't handle alot of weight. I don't know how Seema does it...you're a machine! On top of...

congrats on one more mountain down! I had to look at this trip report...the title intrigued me! I often ask myself that usually when it's poor weather, winter, or in the beginning when I'm out of shape. I enjoyed reading your report. Why do we do it, so many reasons like you said but still I...

Hang in there Cold Feet....it takes time to build yourself up to things. It does get better although I always sound like I'm dying going up a mountain, as long as I don't feel like that. ha ha Glad to hear you're getting out there!

congratulations! Congratulations on your new addition! It's great to have your kids as hiking partners....when they are older and you hike, you will have plenty of time for so many interesting conversations as you walk for hours on end. I know I'm getting a wopping $5.00 a week allowance...

What you do is amazing! It's nice to hear about your adventures! It makes us dream big....we will probably not try to speed hike the way you do (because I'm slow...just ask my kids) but we can see that if we want to do something and we put forth the effort, we can achieve! That is a great...

re winter hikes We aren't 50 yet, but are going to try and get out to work on our winter peaks. We haven't done alot of winter hiking because of all the extra gear required but last year did a couple and are hoping to go out with others to do some more...

Congratulations! Glad to hear you finally made it. Isn't that a beautiful hike? We are hoping to go back this winter on a nice clear day to see the view we missed. Congratulations again!!!

re Monadnock Hike We have a meeting we are suppose to be at at 1:30....how long are you planning on staying up on the top? We might meet you on the top.

Thanks for all the info. I emailed a couple of places and they aren't running anything right now but am on a list. Maybe I can see what I can bribe Dave Metsky with to do a trip! :D I have been to some basic courses but didn't feel like I would be safe using those skills to find my way...

We live near Concord/Manchester NH. I have a couple of books and a tape about map and compass but I'm more of a learn it as I do it.

Has anyone taken a map and compass course that they enjoyed that didn't cost one arm and one leg or your first born. (Can't part with him) I really feel like I need to take one with the kids to make me feel a little more confident in my skills.

Congrats Fred....glad it didn't rain! Harry asked me to ask my husband to take the curse he put on it raining so much now that we were done. :p

Doc....WOW! What a neat picture! What a day it was! We were looking out there but couldn't see much. Glad you could! Thanks for that picture. It is beautiful. Beth is wondering how you did it! Can't wait to hike with you this winter! :o ADKJeff....it was very nice to meet you face to...

When it's not too cold, I use Glittens (mitten/glove combo) this way when my hands actually warm up, I fold back the top and expose my fingers to regulate. When it gets colder, that's a different story...still working on that.

We can't wait to go back to the Adirondacks....we found our house for sale on the road up the Garden. We'll be buying it as soon as we win the lottery. Harry saw his from the Brothers. He, also, will be buying his after he wins the lottery. Heehee! I told the kids we need to redo Big Slide...

We've been chomping at the bit for this rain to stop so we could go out and finish our last peak (for this list, not for good :o ). I double checked with Harry to see if he was still on for today and he said yes. It was finally not going to be raining! It was nice to have someone that could...