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I'd be happy to post a report when I'm back...I'm heading up there with a bunch of Girl Scouts (middle school and high school), so my weekend should be very indicative of how challenging the OBP is :) I am going to bring crampons for myself, but I think that the girls assume it is...

Can anyone tell me what the conditions are like going up OBP to Greenleaf Hut? This is my primary question, but if you also know what conditions are like from the Hut to the summit of Lafayette, and then the ridge, and then the Falling Waters Trail heading downhill, that would be great. I know...

I was that "one of us" that Blue refers to in her post above...yes, the upper section of the trail is quite slippery with intermittent ice sections that can look deceptively like snow. But the hike was nevertheless wonderful, and I truly enjoyed the river crossings--that second one that Sherpa...

well fortunately I haven't done it yet..."this summer" means this upcoming summer, and i am trying to make plans...thanks for the info! side note--what is an average range of time that i should i expect it to take (all 18 miles in a day)?

still unclear... getting back to an earlier statement that i am still unclear on, would biking part of the lincoln woods trail in my attempt of Owls head this summer disqualify it from counting as a completed 4000 footer by the club?

disagree... I always bring a pad with me on backcountry overnights (for safety), and definitely use it in a hammock. When using a hammock, I prefer a ridgerest closed cell foam pad because it is super light and completely effective. The pad will keep you warm especially when it is windy, and...

vtlukekultv, I will also endorse the Dana packs...I've had one for about 8 years that is still going strong. It distributes weight evenly, and it is extremely durable. I've made changes to the pack as my needs/uses have changed, for example replacing the shoulder straps as when I first bought...

I've hiked with all females, in a mixed group, and with all males except for me, and I never feel that I am being treated one way or the other just because I am female! Friends are friends, no matter what the gender! and by the way, chicken tikka masala?? more gourmet than in a restaurant...

During June 2002 I was leading a Girl Scout hike on a section of the AT from northern CT to southern MA, about 20 miles or so. I forget now exactly where on that section we were, but I remember that as we hiked through a huge rhododendron patch, I felt very distinctly like I was being watched...

My absolutely favorite hiking pants are my MH Transition tights. They have a soft fleecy lining on the inside, and windstopper fabric on the outside, looking slightly metallic...they are super comfy and warm! I also have a MH shell, and a MH down jacket that I LOVE :) They are pricy items...

Desalad, I too hiked the Lemosho route to the top--definitely (IMHO) the most scenic and solitary route--our group had each camp to ourselves until Arrow Glacier camp as well. We did not have the chance to hike Mt. Meru for acclimatization before Kili, but still made it to the top. The Lemosho...

wow...Kilimanjaro...I barely know where to begin. Well, I guess with the boot question: I hiked Kili with Vasque Sundowner MX2 GTX boots with Vibram soles and found that I really needed the ankle support of this higher boot. The boot has a Gore-tex lining, and I re-waterproofed my boots with...

I did the 100 Mile Wilderness section over two different summers with a group of girl scouts, about 50 miles each summer. We did make a stop at White House Landing, and had terrific service. We were able to use their canoes etc. and paddle around on the lake in the evening which was a...

...you lurk on VFTT for over a year, and then when you finally meet some VFTT members, you recognize them from photos and stories you have seen/read while you were reading trip reports etc. (planning your own hikes) and know exactly which people have done which mountains recently and who has a...

unfeminine? Unfeminine? I never really thought about it like that! I assumed everyone (male and female) used this most efficient technique, albeit some more clandestinely than others.

I might be able to come that weekend too--my skiing skills are a bit rusty since I haven't been in about 4 years (my husband doesn't ski), but I'm looking forward to getting back on the slopes! I just need to check the dates...

Jon Muir Liza, I think for some of the closer "long-distance" shots, like of him setting off in the morning, he would set up the camera then come back for it. But for the really far away long-distance shots, I'm pretty sure there was a paragraph in the movie that said he shot them a year...

The films were so incredible last night that now I'm wishing I had bought tickets for tonight! Maybe I can catch some of tonight's films somewhere else on the tour...I second Seema's opinion on the Australian film...very powerful and touching, made me think about the capabilities and...

great ideas! You all have proposed some great ideas...thanks! Now for a twist: can anyone think of a place to go (out of the northeast so it won't be too cold) for this same kind of trip during New England's fall/winter months? And no, this trip is not going to go down the "Deliverance"...

Fellow VFFTers: I am trying to help a friend plan his "dream trip," and he has several requirements--here are his ideas: *Take group of people (ideally between 4-6 people ... just so you know the size group I'm talking about, 2 or 3 couples) *Drive to spot where there is a decent size river and...