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hmmm, all the reports I have seen only refer to a southern border fence. A northern border fence only makes sense if the US gov is trying to keep us from finding out how much fun we can have up north. :) Tony

I live just south of WG, try to hike the glen at least once every summer. It truly is a spectacular place. For peak baggers, Jacob's Ladder at the end is a fun climb. Last time I was there, I climbed it two steps at a time passing people coming down along the way. My wife, who walked up...

When I bought mine last year, I called the local Ace hardware store. They ordered it for me for $5 less than the online price with no shipping charges. I have been very happy with this sled. Tony

There is a clear difference between new construction and an existing structure when it comes to rule making. What is the difference between junk and a historical aritifact? Out of curiosity, how many towers are there in the Daks? None of these towers will stand forever, time and gravity will...

Someone pointed this out to me, I can't help but pass it on. Not only is the description hilarious, but the questions and answers are a pure joy to read. :D Argos-Pro-Action-Sydney-1-man-Tent-Classic Have fun, Tony

We did plan A in July. It is a great hike. I love the climb up Blackhead via the escarpment trail. I have also descended it in the winter when it was a frozen waterfall, still a lot of fun. Back then, the only water source we saw was the creek at the junction of the blackdome trail and...

Given the idea is to start a fire with whatever may be handy (and you weren't prepared), nuts burn extremely well. Just touch a match to them and they take right off. Brazil nuts are one of the highest caloric content, and burn the hottest and longest, if I remember correctly from my...

Almost exactly! Also, the pole star (Polaris) is always about 45 degrees (90 degrees minus your latitude) above the horizon. Tony

I selected "other" since my answer is both, it really depends on the situation. For hiking and navigating from point a to point b utm is my preference since it relates to understandable, consistent units (meters). However, for global placement, Lat/Lon is much easier to relate to in human...

Hunter Orange, or flourscent orange, is significantly different than any other (non-flourescent) color in low light conditions particularly. In low light, UV tends to dominate the spectrum. Flourscent colors will be excited by this UV radiation and actually give off more visible light than...

Nice report. BUT, now you just added one more route to an already too long of a list! Thanks a lot!;) Tony

Did you take the trail up Colden from from Lake Colden, or did you go via the trap dike? I have yet to do the trap dike. If you went the maintrail I'll second your comments about how tough the trail is from Lake Colden. It is one long and steep slog, and worth every minute. :D Thanks for...

Like taking their shoestrings when you leave? (ala Katz). :D Seriously, everytime a shelter is part of my planning I get a bit stressed. It is so much easier to bring my own and not worry about it. Tony

I'm a side sleeper and I found that hanging my feet off the end of a 3/4 pad caused really bad knee pain. I think it was because the knees don't like to bend sideways, although one of mine did quite a few times during and after losing the ACL. ;) Tony

Last week I was there with my family. While they took most hikes with me (Beehive, Precipice, Bubbles) I had one they wouldn't go on, sunrise climb to Cadillac. I took the North Ridge Trail. After sunrise I went to Door, then descended via Gorge ravine. Except for the time on the summit I...

I just returned from my first trip to Acadia. Lots of places to bike, and lots of bikes in those places. The public roads are a bit narrow for my tastes, but the park loop road would be excellent in the one way section. The family did a carriage road loop ride around Jordan Pond, Echo Lake...

www.geocaching.com has a benchmark search and logging option. You can go here to find a benchmark by Lat/Lon. You can also search by name. but you would need to know the name that was used. There are a lot of moccasins in the database, but only one in Maine. This one is called MOCCASIN IBC...

Excellent trip report, I especially like the addition of the photos. As a scout leader myself, this type of endeavor can be tough but worth every minute. Getting these guys (and you) their 50 miler award is an awesome achievement. Tony

Very nice trip and great report. I'm glad you had fun and made it back safely. I can't help but comment on the reason you had the summit all to yourselves, you were there too late. This was evidenced by the numerous people in your photos ahead of you at the keyhole, and none on the boulder...

Seema, We've never met, but I know from your writings and especially your decisions on this trip that I would feel very safe and honored to have you on my rope team. It sounds like others feel the same way. Knowing that people would willingly put their life into your hands is a much more...