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"If you do get to the top of Cooley Hill, please post a pic so I can see what I missed." I did this 10/22/2016 and there was no problem following the trail to the summit. Recent logging could have changed that. It was not a day for views (the summit spur view was all white) but I did see the...

NoBo hikers may start from Ethan Pond, a scant 1.5 hours away. Sunrise is 5:50, so a 7am start should catch the early birds. For home-made vegan meals, stick with any rice and bean dish. A little acid, like flavored vinegar, turns it from bland to wow. And nothing will go bad, even in hot...

Yes, it's a different kind of hike. I can't see a 5-10 mile hike climbing a few thousand feet to a single viewpoint with email acquaintances, unless it's to provide mutual support on a sketchy trail. And, the fewer the better. On the other end of the spectrum, and not so germane to VFTT, I lead...

Fascinating history. I can’t add any info on this trail, but horse owners and hikers share a lot of common concerns. My town of Westford, MA (unlikely to be anywhere near the Berkshires to the Cape Bridle Path) has a land trust founded in 1984 by locals who were alarmed at the rapidly...

Congrats, wardsgirl. From someone who keeps track but is unlikely to finish, that's a lot of miles in a lot of far-off places, all fun to research and fun to explore.

The Watcher was news to me. Thanks, PB. It turns out you can see the profile from below at the southern end of Profile Lake. Yesterday I caught this view, with the Watcher near center-top. Also note a climber atop the Eaglet, a belayer on the left, and two hikers attempting the aforementioned...

Yes, it's Frankenstein Trestle in Crawford Notch. The white patch in the center is where the Frankenstein Cliff Trail crosses the tracks. The trestle from below is just as impressive.

My go-to site is Mexico - USA - 2024 April 8 Total Solar Eclipse - Interactive Google Map - Xavier Jubier . More information than you could want for any location: max partial percent, totality duration, altitude, azimuth. Definitely go for it, even though April in the Whites is not likely to be...

This discussion about 'bots claiming to be too smart for their own good has been ongoing for decades. In the mid 70s, MIT's ELIZA was still talked about on campus. This program was a pattern-matching algorithm masquerading as a psychotherapist, and half its users were convinced they were typing...

These are variants of your four criteria, and perhaps far too specific: * distance range: 1-2 miles, 2-5, 5-10, 10-20, over 20 (with corresponding km numbers) * vertical ascent: flat, 100-500 feet, 500-1000, 1000-2500, 2500-5000, death march * water hazards: guaranteed dry, easy stream...

No pity and just a little praise here. We all have issues, whether physical or mental, accidental or self-inflicted. What distinguishes us is how we cope, how we persevere, how we appreciate the other guy's misfortune. It's called character.

My go-to eclipse site is http://www.eclipsewise.com/solar/SEgmapx/2001-2100/SE2024Apr08Tgmapx.html. Click on a location to see local eclipse timing, duration of totality, altitude and azimuth of sun, and more. It can even convert times to EDT. Northern NH and VT will have the sun at about 40°...

I've been watching the Franconia Notch parking situation with interest the last few years. As I am redlining now, Franconia Notch is a drive-by. That said, the stanchions/ropes/signs are an improvement. I agree with JustJoe that an aesthetic permanent barrier would be better still. Appalachia is...

https://www.ltnow.com/when-your-map-says-this-page-cant-load-google-maps-correctly/ explains what is happening. Ideally, MWOBS would register with Google and pay if zillions of people access their map. Practically, organizations with lean budgets just leave it as is. Users then have to press OK...

There's lots of great detail in analog film. Thanks for sharing.

Name changes invoke gut reactions. I'm not surprised the survey is overwhelmingly against a change. If it were named Mt. Smith or Mt. Brattleboro, I think the results would be very different. But Ascutney sounds close enough to Kaskadenak, and rolls off the tongue more easily. In my hometown of...

Spent a week with the family there. It must have been 2000, because the big Mesa Verde fire was still being contained. Some obvious things: The round-trip train from Durango to Silverton is worth it. Many sections are on high, narrow ledges carved into the canyon. What were they thinking...

Chippewa Trail, Black Mountain Trail, then same in reverse stream crossings: trivial mud: none blowdowns: none black flies: yes but tolerable ticks: few lime kilns: worth a visit usage: saw about ten groups on Chippewa, three on Black Mtn The northern approach is gentler, but has no views...

:) Posts: 203 You don't count your words, but your words count. Made my day.

There is no sustained channel-like squeeze in Mahoosuc Notch. Just narrow points. Attitude makes all the difference! Just enjoy the experience. I did it solo as an out-and-back. Even with just a daypack, you'll find it easier to take it off in many places. And long legs are not required, but it...