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thanks for that.

To me, it is desired performance from the fabric that I look for in managing moisture, warmth, breathability, etc. What company uses it is secondary although surely construction, durability, and fit might vary from low to high end. For example, I am personally convinced that Polartec Power Dry...

sorry, minimally related but I had Northface in my head . . . I would love to find our more about this company's strategic marketing plan over the years, how they positioned themselves from a true outdoor functional line to a global fashion probably number one in popularity on city streets...

For truly frigid temps, I have concluded that lofty insulation in a mitten is much more effective for me than wool or fleece layers. Thus, I have settled on my most severe hand layer will be a waterproof breathable primaloft mitten, sized up to allow a wool or Polartec Powerstretch liner glove...

I'd love to start on the list with the Brothers, but The Garden parking lot in winter is confusing to me. I read that it does not get plowed at all, gets plowed a bit late, etc. If I show up at 8AM on a saturday morning well after a snowfall or just after a snowfall, I sense much uncertainly on...

Route 73 snowshoe suggestions If ability, time, weather conditions, safety, or desire do not allow for a High Peak ascent, is this a decent list of suggested shorter snowshoe uphill hikes along the Route 73 corridor, in perhaps order of easiest to more difficult? Am I missing anything for my...

Parking lot was not plowed this morning. Snow cover allowed boots with traction devices or snowshoes; I used snowshoes. Some ice patches and some bare rocks. Limited view of Giore, Craner, and distant High Peaks from top. A good close to home exercise hike to try out my new Lightning Acents...

Just ordered the new MSR snowshoes for dogs, the Canine Ascents-set of 4. Decent price for 4 shoes. But seriously, I'll have to follow this thread. When taking my dog on winter walks, she gets snow or ice stuck within the paw and then stops walking or limping. Sometimes, I can't clear it out...

From northern (Deer Leap) end of trail on 9N, mainly dry trail. No hunters along trail although numerous vehicles parked along 9N. View from lean-to past Brown Mtn. shows light snow on High Peaks. Little bit of ice on rocks at lean-to. Ravens and ruffed grouse. View from lean-to today...

Continued searching came up with two 800 fill jackets on sale right now, that perhaps fall in between the ultralight leader of Montbell and numerous store brand jackets from EMS, Lands End, REI, etc. While sales prices are tempting me on a Cloudveil Endless Down or Marmot Zeus, neither has a...

I was there today. You must have passed me and my lab!

Abundant muddy sections first half of trail, some running water second half but above freezing temps-no ice. Windy on summit but enough places to be shielded. A gorgeous rocky summit with 360 degree views- many High Peak summits in clouds. Loved the conifer sections on way in. Summit photo...

going solo this time of year, busy is perhaps an ok thing. I'm forgetting Round, leaning toward Hopkins since the trail in sounds nicer.

Exercise before excess food required Thursday but indecision is one of my terrible pitfalls. Looking for a non-High Peak day hike that is appropriate for my well behaved 4 year old lab. (yes as a cross post proves this indecision, Round is also being considered.) Somehow never did these two...

On a windy winter peak last year, a fellow hiker took out a large sheeting of nylon or polyester with a clear window and three of us got inside it, eliminating the wind and dramatically increasing warmth and comfort for a summit lunch. It was called the VCP igloo and cost well over $140. I'm...

Friday or saturday this holiday weekend, is this parking lot with access to the Brothers typically filled up by mid-morning? Thanks.

Perhaps 3 dozen people on the mountain today, upper half of trail has wet rocks and leaves but above freezing temps no issue. If below freezing, boot traction would be suggested. Tower stairs accessible but tower door locked. Limited view today except for hills west of Great Sacandaga Lake...

how about the Denali Evo ascents instead?

Hmmm, well my post wasn't meant to recycle discussion on defects or debate whether the snowshoes are good or bad. I was really intending to understand if the different designs of how the bindings work was material or more personal preference. I would hate to invite numerous MSR posts debating...

Just looked over and tried on both brands. Current Atlas 8 series owner looking at newer options. No doubt the MSRs have hundreds and hundreds of positive online web comments and their light weight and strong grip are very appealing. Bindings themselves are personal preference But once you...