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Monday Feb 10: Trail Conditions: Great conditions on both the road and the trail. The snow from last week set things up, and then Sunday night into today added another few inches of powder. Special Equipment Required: We wore skis the whole time. Certainly plenty of snow for snowshoes too...

I'd suggest a long (meaning long enough to hit your waist) yoga or exercise top. The kind with the built in shelf bra/light support, and lightweight criss-cross straps. These are lighter weight, in general, and thus seem to dry more easily as opposed to getting heavy and water logged. You can...

Yeah, the "nature calls" commentary was bizarre. Not to get too personal, but as an "experienced female hiker" for many years now, I can attest that taking every kind of "bio break" during winter hikes is not a problem at all. How strange--I guess the writer must have had a really small sample...

I hiked in Patagonia's Paine del Torres National Park in March, with my sister Heidi, and my good friend Mary. Great trip--an early 50th bday present. I don't really have a "bucket list" but Patagonia has long been on my list of "will do one day." For the coming year no big lists or...

Yes, thank you, me too (looking for info). More specifically, did other parts of the Whites (more southern than Gorham) catch good snow amounts? Lincoln Woods area? --Carla

Ah, ok, thanks folks, very helpful. And I see some more related info on snow levels on this page http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/tripplanner/go/backcountry-weather.cfm (Nice to see that Zealand road is skiable…) Will be interesting to see if this next snow storm (Thurs/Fri) brings a lot up...

Tim--do you think there's enough snow to ski in Lincoln Woods? --Carla

Yes it does indeed seem like they made all the standard rookie mistakes/miscalculations. Being young too, you think you're invincible and even if you "know" that bad things can happen, there can be a tendency to think, "yeah, but not for me." I don't mean to be age-ist but I do believe that...

Date of Hike: 11/30/13 Trail Conditions: A few inches of packed snow over ice. In many case, sheets of ice/frozen waterfalls. Quite cold 10-15 degrees but no wind. Special Equipment Required: Poles very helpful. Microspikes or other traction essential--perfect conditions for light traction...

Thanks all, very helpful. I'll check back here of course to see where people hiked today and tomorrow and what the on-the-ground condix are. Happy Thanksgiving! I am ever THANKful for this message board to get the best insights!

Northeners: Not that you'll need much coaxing (ahem), but can you post your snow levels as the long weekend commences and goes on? We flatlanders have a hard time getting an accurate (eye-witness) read on how much snow there really is vis a vis should we bring snowshoes etc. With a four-day...

Greeley Ponds trail is nice and flat, and you can turn back whenever you want. And of course Lincoln Woods trail is always nice (if a tad boring, but still scenic). Take Lincoln Woods to Osseo to get off the beaten track a bit. And of course turn around way before you get to the ladders. Hancock...

What a great dog! I love seeing the photos across her life, from bouncing puppy to those bathtub shots where she is old and gray but still having fun. What a sweetheart! We do love our pets so much. Sorry for your loss. --Carla ("mother" to a a sweet 17 yr old cat--no hiking for him!)

Saturday 11/2/2013 Trail Conditions: Trail is not heavily trafficked, it seems. A few river crossings, all rock-hoppable, no problems. As the trail gets out of the hardwoods and closer to the summit it's mossy and very slippery with roots and wet rocks hidden beneath the leaves and moss...

This is a bit off-topic, but since we're talking about altitude, I thought it worth a mention. If you are a contact lens wearer, it's likely the case that they won't "work" above a certain altitude. For me, it's 10,000 feet. Something about the pressure, maybe, that changes the way the lens lays...

Great! Thanks so much...

Hi folks--for those who live up in NH--is the foliage turning up there already? Just beginning down here in MA, but I expect different up North. I think it usually peaks around the second week in Oct, but I wonder if things are beginning to "show" up there now--> this last weekend in Sept...

Great video. When I hiked in Peru a few years ago we had wonderful porters. On one trip we had horses to help carry gear. On another trek we had llamas. The porters work extremely hard and with minimal gear--no fancy trekking items. Because they work so hard, it's important to find a really...

Great story and what a great team indeed! Congratulations to all!! Keep on tackling whatever comes your way. --Carla

Well, this does put a crimp in things. Bummer that they have to do it during peak hiking season (pun intended) but then again, when *is* there a good time to shut it down for 6-8 weeks? It will end up being for the best, though--the current state seems like it would continually erode further...