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I saw Wild last night. I thought it was good--it certainly made me want to get my gear together and do a bit of backpacking. As is often the case, though, I thought the book was MUH better. Mainly because the book gives a much better sense of the passing of time--simply because it takes time...

I'm not really a prude, (really!) and have done plenty of skinny dipping over the years, but I do try to be a little bit discreet about it. As a female hiker I have to say that I would be a bit put off, and maybe even intimidated, seeing a completely nude man on the trail. I know, bodies are...

Yeah, that's my guess too. They were cold, freaking out a bit from that, and had no light, so they felt in over their heads (which they were). I also wonder if they will be charged--are there different fee scales? My sense is that this wasn't a huge cost/dangerous effort on the part of the...

Conditions are so changeable this time of the year, really need to make a game day (or at least night before) decision. I was on Osseo to Flume on Sat--quite cold up there (teens). I was wearing all purpose hiking shoes (Asolos, Goretex and suede) and was fine. But only fine because it was cold...

Sounds like a great trip! Las Vegas is such a contrast from the surrounding beautiful areas. Great starting point for so many trips (next time you should go to Zion and Bryce if you haven't already) but a bizarre contrast! Glad you made the most of your time out there....

Seeker--what's the origin of your signature quote? Strawberries, champagne--I like it! ??? --Carla

Congrats on finishing round 2 of the 48! Cool. That Castle Ridge trail---that's a tough trail no matter how you slice it. Phew!

+ 1 on advising against an up and back in one day. It doesn't matter that you are fit, it doesn't matter that that you are an experienced hiker. It's dangerous (people die doing this every year, as you know) and even if "achievable," it would probably not be much fun, and what's the point? If...

I didn't write a trail report, but I did a "Jeff" loop on Saturday. It was sort of great, sort of painful! (Well, mainly painful). I went up Caps--no crowds (9 am start). Then, big mistake, I went DOWN Castle trail--ouch ouch ouch on the knees. Countless bumps and bruises going down cliffs...

Crazy story! Agreed--when can we hear the full story--way too much left out!

.... Is that a bug or a feature? :) Happy trails....

I vote for Tecumseh via the Tripoli Rd approach. (I have done it both ways..) Nice trail, isolated, harder than you think for a short route. A good workout, you get a 4000 footer in but the round trip is only something like 7 miles. Full disclosure, this is one of my "adoptees" so I have...

I was out at the Franconia Falls trailhead last month, and a man came up carrying his drone, getting ready to do some flyovers of the falls. It (the contraption) looked so bizarre and out of place in the woods, I thought. Still, I bet the videos were pretty cool. I did a quick search and it...

Reminder, y'all that the WMNF does have a service at popular trailheads (Lincoln Woods, Old Bridle Path, Ammo trailhead) where volunteers act as trail stewards. Among other advice we certainly discuss leave no trace ethics. This is a fun volunteer opportunity to give back, and share your...

Wow, pretty tough times up there! I climbed Mont Blanc about 10 years ago, via the "easy" route, which was hard enough. At that time there was lots of talk about the glacier melting, (global warming) which contributed to rockfall at certain points (and which had led to some fatalities from...

So impressive/obsessive--love it! Congrats....and thanks for all your great posts re hiking and skiing. Always informative! --Carla

Hi VFTTers-- I recently started a new volunteer job as a trail steward for the WMNF. They are definitely looking for new volunteers, so I thought I'd post it here. It's a lot of fun and quite simple. Each summer weekend day there are a couple of us (a WMNF ranger or intern and a volunteer like...

Yes, sorry to say, but this is why I never stay in huts if at all possible--for fear of the loud snorers!

No comments on the hike per se, but I have to chuckle at the trail name: CHAOS. Yikes! But fun too.... ; )

Hi gang-- I ended up doing the 5 mile Three Ponds loop. 2.25 hours. Perfect for the amount of time I had. Really lovely area--I need to find some resources to learn more about that area. Presumably old logging work hence the roads? Friendly hikers on the trail. Lots of muddy spots...