Whites Server Updated

[David Metsky]

Hi all,

Just updated the Whites Server with some new trip reports, a new essay, more shelters, cleaned up some old bad photos, lots of new links, and brought a few of the mountains pages into the new millenium. Of course now I've got a bunch more trip reports to do from this summer and a few leftovers from the winter...

Next big step is to add more pages for mountains not on the 4000'er list, and a few outside NH, and get rid of many of the older trip reports that have dubious photography.

White Mountains Server

-dave-

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

Dave is an excellent photographer, but he is also a clear thinker and good writer. If you have not yet done so, go to the section on Personal Essays and read all three. If you know that section read the new essay, entitled Thoughts on the Web. Fascinating issues, that apply to ponds and "lost" trails as well as to secret skiing places!

 

[Tramper Al]

Wow!

And it wasn't even broken.

Thanks as always, Dave, for all the years of help and goodwill that you and your site continue to provide.

 

[Mark]

It's Worth the Read

Whenever preparing for a hike, I always:

1) Pack my gear and food.
2) Read the trip description and study the map.
3) Check the trip report on the White Mountains Server.

Dave's trip reports are well written and offer a good description of what to expect on the trail. And the pictures are certainly worth a thousands words (each).

Thanks, Dave.

 

[Jim lombard]

Both of Dave's and Mohamed's sites have been sources of valuable information (as well as VFTT) for a long time. Thanks!!

 

[Camper58]

Just to echo what others have said - Thanks for your site and the dedication you put into it and helping others with answers to what must assuredly be repetitive (to you) questions.

I too, plan by:

1) Checking the WMG and maps
2) Checking the weather forecast
3) Checking your site (and this one)!

What a great idea to include pages on mountains outside of the NH 4k's.....

I'm outta here to check out your updates!

Buddy

 

[ChrisB]

The Right Choice

Dave,

I just read your essay on Web publishing and want to say "thanks" for your thoughtful approach to information dissemination.

I fully agree with your position and hope others in our community feel the same and support you.

I often wonder how much ego plays a role in our drive to make public our exploits and endeavors in the back country. I think too often the decision to publish is ego driven... at the expense, and to the detriment, of the natural world.

Your dilema is one faced by all outdoor organizations here in the North East. Most have choosen a different path than you, rationalizing their promotion of the outdoors as a conservation-based necessity. Fuzzy login if you ask me.

And finally, as cool as you Web site is, I'd much rather get an inside tip from you on a great trail or hidden glade as we hoist a beer around a roaring fire some Gathering evening in the hills!

Hope to see you soon,

cb

 

[bubba]

Dave,
Nice article. I'm in support of your decision as I'm sure, as the essay clearly indicates, you put a lot of thought into it. In my own mind I can freely justify a need for wonderful places to discover "on our own" -- else we defeat our own experiences. Seeking the adventure is the drive that brings us to exploration.

Fact remains (for those fortunate to spend time with you) that your kind nature and overwhelming willingness to share time and knowledge understand the generosity of your statement:

Heck, I’m more than willing to take them there with me.

Keep up the fine work.

 

[HikerBob]

Dave,

Great thoughts, well presented in your 'Thoughts on the Web' article and certainly food for thought.

Right now I stick to recognized trails going to popular destinations and am likely to continue to do so. In presenting my trip reports and images I feel I am providing a sneak preview and a sampler of what to expect for others considering that same journey.

Does this diminish the actual experience for those folk? I like to think not. No matter how snap-happy I get on a trip the images are mere snippits of a much bigger picture. Also, the camera is just too primitive a tool to capture the full essence of a scene.

I have one request of you - don't lose the older trip reports! Create an archive if you will, but keep them available. The pictures may not be as sharp and composed as your later ones and the trip reports may contain out-dated information, but I still think they form a valuable asset.

Bob

 

[Jasonst]

Dave
I just got into hiking a few years ago and I have to thank you for the White mountain server site (kudos to Mohammed also for his site.) It definitely jazzed me to get out there and this past June I finished the 48 4k's. Great info and the trip reports were invaluable. Keep up the good work!

Jasonst