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I've been using the cheap plan, the Safety plan at $11.95 / month. It's going up to $14.99. Everything costs more these days! Edit: I read it again, and actually it looks like you can stay with your annual plan at the old price. Plans were either annual or "freedom". "All Existing Freedom plan...

Yes, much nicer without bugs. I recently stayed at Moose Brook SP for the first time, and really liked it - very clean, tidy, good conversations with the rangers in the office - they noted the place tends to draw hikers who go to sleep early. Talked with some good fellow campers, inc two...

Perhaps each app has a setting for how often it samples your location. I have noticed that if I have Strava and Gaia mapping my hike, that Strava's total mileage is often about 10% more than Gaia's. It's pretty consistent that these two apps are that much in disagreement. I need to try walking...

Have only taken a look at The Link as I went by it on Caps Ridge, and I recall thinking, now *that* is an overgrown trail. It can be easy to get away from the crowds - hike just about anything, aside from the main trails to the 48. All the 52WAV hikes I've done have been pretty empty, even on...

For sure, much prefer the winter weather for hiking. I also have an Aussie who prefers the cold too. I have many days blocked off for potential hiking trips to the Whites this winter, to attempt to wrap up my winter 48 (have 18 to go, so it's within reach -- keeping in mind I have a 4-5 hour...

Yes, I love that visualization of the differing rates of change.

I have a rooster. He doesn't shut up until I go open his pen.

Gotta start early! I also dawdle, and considered Dawdler for my screen name here.

Indeed, my summer ended this past Tuesday at 2pm with teaching my first class...

I'm planning a trip to hike and camp at Moose Brook SP with my adult kids and their significant others next weekend. Looked up the sunset time, and while I know and observe that it's been changing rapidly, it's somewhat astonishing to see how fast the time is changing now -- from 7:24pm today to...

The EMS climbing school in Glen was dark again this past weekend. I didn't drive over to see if their gear was still there.

One more fun thing with CalTopo is the historical maps. A couple weeks ago I hiked North Brother in Baxter, and looked into doing the other NEHH nearby, including the bushwhack to Fort (I didn't do these due to rain). I searched here on Views for info, and found a post by peakbagger from maybe...

I plan trips using GaiaGPS (to see trails and routes), CalTopo (especially for drawing routes, it's a good interface for that), and AllTrails (just to see other's tracks - yeah, taking the fun out of discovery out there). Also a few different paper maps, and several guidebooks, and multiple...

I grew up in nearby Lynchburg, Virginia. Hiked up the Peaks of Otter, Sharp Top and Flat Top, many times as a kid and teen. Also camped nearby, and drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a special and beautiful area. Those were my first hikes and formed my love for the mountains.

The last couple of times I've stepped into an REI, I've emerged without buying a thing. If this is some trend - everyone has all they need - then consumerism and retail are doomed!

Since peakbagger's name was given here in this thread, I put it into the Views search. A total of three posts come up (aside from this thread), all trip reports from 2014 posted by BIGEarl, each with a link to a set of photos. I'm pretty sure that I had once read the Owls Head report, as I have...

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. He added so much to this forum, with the detailed posts about so many issues regarding the land and society. Incidentally when I joined here a year and a half ago, I also join the WhiteBlaze.net AT forum. Guess who was an active...

I think if you really want them to get into backpacking, then do something that's more likely to be successful and fun - camp at an official tentsite or shelter. It's really nice to have a bear box, tent platform, reliable water, and privy. As well as a legal fire ring (in some cases), and all...

for real, too hot for dogs, especially my Aussie (you have one as well, I believe). Longing for winter over here! Hiking some 52WAVs this weekend.

Today, the home page of Fatmap.com says, "FATMAP will retire October 1st, 2024. Learn more." And at the link: The Adventure continues on Strava Thank you for being a dedicated member of the FATMAP community. Since we started FATMAP 10 years ago, your outdoor adventures and expeditions have...