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I got a msg today from a friend reminding me that 20 years ago today my Newfie Brutus and I started a goal of doing the NH 4's in Winter by climbing Mt Cabot with my friend Al Dwyer, and it was -18F in Twin Mtn. I never participated in the VFTT hikes, but if IRRC they had started arranging...

What I think is inevitable over the next 50-100 years (maybe less) is that large parts/sections of land within X feet of sea level will be submerged due to global warming and the rise in sea level. In the US, that will mostly impact Florida. Hopefully there are groups of people in think...

I put them in the same category as seat-belts. Just like I won't drive without a seat-belt, I won't hike without poles.

Thanks for doing that. It will be a great resource.

I exchanged a couple of msgs with a member of this group who said "So now I just log in, approve new members or kill spam". So, I'd say we're running the asylum. I'd like to urge people to behave in a more professional way. I'm close to the end of my participation here. I don't have a PhD...

"has anyone here made a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint. If so, what have you done and can you report any tangible individual results." Do I get points for driving a hybrid?

" Yes, Wyoming has many windmills, and is a leader in wind power generation: Wind farms Wyoming has around 20 wind farms, mostly in Converse and Carbon counties. Renewable electricity In 2023, renewable energy sources generated 23% of Wyoming's electricity, with wind power accounting for...

Here's a Wikipedia link to Frostline kits. I bought a couple of kits from them back in my early days of winter hiking. I don't remember them ever selling gaiter kits. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frostline_Kits

Pesky wings.

I didn't realize there was a controversy re: chem trails until this thread. Thank goodness for Wikipedia.

So much of what we've heard about climate change has been proven true. And, so much of what we've heard has been proven false. Sorry. I don't agree. Statements like this simply confuses and muddles the discussion needlessly.

Forest rangers and State Police waded into deep snow on the nearly week-long search for a 22-year-old hiker from Canada who was reported missing by his father at 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, in the area of Allen Mountain in the central Adirondack Park town of Newcomb. The state Department of...

Thanks for posting that link, Teo. I didn't want to list WMUR's video link for copyright issues.

From WMUR: A snowboarder narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine last week, emphasizing the need for vigilance in early winter conditions. "It's really rare that we catch these on video," said Patrick Scanlan, of the Mount Washington Avalanche Center. Scanlan said...

I've never worn a VBL next to my skin. Just the opposite, I put it on last.

I don't completely understand it either, but I do know it works. I make sure I don't put the VBL's on until I'm ready to go hiking.

I did a little poking around and found that Kamik has a presence in Littleton.

That's interesting, thanks for posting it. And thanks to the people who created the video.

And even if you have $$, the only place you'll be able to hang it is in your man cave.

I like the added leverage that straps give you.