http://www.vftt.org/forums/ - forum to post group events such as hiking trips, kayaking, mtn biking etc. en Thu, 23 May 2013 14:39:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vftt.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.vftt.org/forums/ http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49067-Baxter-State-Park-in-early-September&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:54 GMT Starting to plan my NEHH finish - I need the 6 peaks in Baxter. Let me know if you are interested. Somewhere between Labor Day and 9/15 (I would like to be in NH for Flags on the 48, however.) Tim Starting to plan my NEHH finish - I need the 6 peaks in Baxter. Let me know if you are interested. Somewhere between Labor Day and 9/15 (I would like to be in NH for Flags on the 48, however.)

Tim ]]> bikehikeskifish http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49067-Baxter-State-Park-in-early-September http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49039-Ragged-Mountain-and-Bald-Mountain-Camden-Hills-during-Memorial-Day-long-weekend&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:40 GMT This is not a fully fledged plan as yet, but I will be in Midcoast Maine over Memorial Day weekend and am hoping to hike a lot in the Camden Hills. If anyone is interested in joining me, I'd really like to get up Ragged and then over to Bald Mtn., but it would require a hiking partner and car spot over on Barnestown Rd. or bumming a ride back to Rte. 17, which I am not excited about doing. If this doesn't work out I'll figure out some loop or another or just string together as many shorter hikes in my days as I possibly can.

I'll also have my kayak with me, so I'm sure I'll have plenty to do in case the black flies in the woods make me want to take my own life ;). I'm also considering a full moon hike on the 25th somewhere in the Camden Hills, but it will depend on whether I feel I leave the dog I'll be pet-sitting for several hours in the crate. If any of this sounds interesting shoot me a PM.
Thanks :D ]]> gaiagirl http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49039-Ragged-Mountain-and-Bald-Mountain-Camden-Hills-during-Memorial-Day-long-weekend http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49031-Full-Moon-Hiking&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 21:55:51 GMT Myself and a couple friends are planning to hike somewhere in the Presidentials for the full moon on May 25th. The general plan is to head up in the afternoon and set-up camp. Have dinner around sunset, and then take off for the moon rise. The full itinerary is TBD and is obviously very weather... Myself and a couple friends are planning to hike somewhere in the Presidentials for the full moon on May 25th. The general plan is to head up in the afternoon and set-up camp. Have dinner around sunset, and then take off for the moon rise. The full itinerary is TBD and is obviously very weather dependent. Let me know if you're interested and/or have suggestions. ]]> TJsName http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49031-Full-Moon-Hiking http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49002-Mt-Kearsarge-South-May-18th-with-Trailwrights&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 19:46:33 GMT Sat. May 18th. Join Trailwrights for a day Rolling rocks and maybe playing in Mud. There are two rock work projects that need steps and rebuilding.If enough help there is a side trail ditch that needs cleaning. Meet at the Entrance Gate at Rollins State Park at 8:30. Bring Lunch,gloves... Sat. May 18th.
Join Trailwrights for a day Rolling rocks and maybe playing in Mud.
There are two rock work projects that need steps and rebuilding.If enough help there is a side trail ditch that needs cleaning.
Meet at the Entrance Gate at Rollins State Park at 8:30. Bring Lunch,gloves ,water,Sturdy footwear and enthusiasm. Tools will be supplied.
Contact me for more info by a PM at this site. ]]> TrailwrightBratt http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?49002-Mt-Kearsarge-South-May-18th-with-Trailwrights http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48990-(self-promotion)-photos-on-display-in-Medford-MA-starting-mid-May&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 03:14:35 GMT My gallery debut will be at BestSeller Cafe, 24 High St, Medford MA, approximately May 15th 2013 (depends when the walls are cleared by the previous artist) and lasting about a month.

I'll be showing (and selling) about a half-dozen photos from hikes, with a mix between New England and more exotic locales.





[I deleted a previous thread that had the wrong month in the title] ]]> nartreb http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48990-(self-promotion)-photos-on-display-in-Medford-MA-starting-mid-May http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48960-Open-for-either-Isolation-or-Cabot-this-weekend&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:42 GMT I need Isolation and Cabot to finish my 48, I was wondering if anyone felt like going for a hike this weekend on 5/12?? Either Summit? Anyone? I need Isolation and Cabot to finish my 48, I was wondering if anyone felt like going for a hike this weekend on 5/12?? Either Summit? Anyone? ]]> marysgirl http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48960-Open-for-either-Isolation-or-Cabot-this-weekend http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48932-Baxter-amp-northern-100-Mile-Wilderness-9-16-24&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 04:27:08 GMT I am leading a trip and have two vacancies (one male & one female/each in a separate gender cabin)...any interest out there. This is not a backpack trip but a hiking trip. First we will explore Baxter State Park high points. Climb Katahdin from both sides. Also hike AT northbound from Abol Bridge to Katahdin. Primitive camping in cabins on Daicey Pond. Avoid the red tape that is required making reservations in Baxter and let me take care of arrangements.

Then we will do a 3 day/2 night quasi-backpack staying in lodges along the AT. Hike northbound on AT for 40 miles from JoMary Road to Abol Bridge. Must participate for entire trip. If this plan interests you and dates work...(Sept. 16-24), e-mail me for complete details.

Note: Must get in contact with me by Monday, May 6. Trip is strenuous. Aggressive hiking every day. ]]> askus3 http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48932-Baxter-amp-northern-100-Mile-Wilderness-9-16-24 http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48928-EMS-Club-day-this-weekend&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 13:05:35 GMT Friday and Saturday is EMS Club Day(s).

Not sure if this is new, but they say "1% of all Club Day SALES [my emphasis] will be donated to the Conservation Alliance."

And no, I'm not a stockholder. :p ]]> Tom Rankin http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48928-EMS-Club-day-this-weekend http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48894-Denali-via-west-buttress-or-west-rib-2014&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:54:23 GMT I'm looking for partners for an unguided climb of Denali next summer (June 2014). I'd like to try the West Rib or one of its variants if a strong team of 3-4 can be assembled (otherwise w butt).

I'm eyeballing a trip out to the north cascades this upcoming late july/early august for a handful of climbs so it would be nice to test the waters on a climbing trip if that interests people. I'm pretty open-minded and realize everyone has different strengths so your skillset doesn't have to match up perfectly with mine.

Reply here, PM, or email at pcushing21 at yahoo dot com if interested and we can chat.

Pat ]]> Bombadil http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48894-Denali-via-west-buttress-or-west-rib-2014 http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48876-Nat-Geo-AT-Doc-and-Panel&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:31:52 GMT My wife and I will be part of a panel of hikers talking about thruhiking. There will also be the showing of the Nat Geo AT Doc from 2008. Its at Red River Theater in Downtown Concord on May 17th at 7:00. Come on out. http://www.redrivertheatres.org/now-showing/special-events/ My wife and I will be part of a panel of hikers talking about thruhiking. There will also be the showing of the Nat Geo AT Doc from 2008. Its at Red River Theater in Downtown Concord on May 17th at 7:00. Come on out.
http://www.redrivertheatres.org/now-...pecial-events/ ]]> ChacoTaco http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48876-Nat-Geo-AT-Doc-and-Panel http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48838-New-England-quot-Leaf-Out-quot-Project-your-help-needed&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:37:41 GMT A colleague of mine at Boston University is asking the public to submit observations of tree “leaf out” times this spring from across New England to better understand the impacts of climate change on plants and birds. I thought I would post the announcement on VFTT as I imagine some folks here... A colleague of mine at Boston University is asking the public to submit observations of tree “leaf out” times this spring from across New England to better understand the impacts of climate change on plants and birds. I thought I would post the announcement on VFTT as I imagine some folks here might be interested in participating. Please see the message below for details:


Field Station Concordia and the New England Leaf Out Project have teamed up on a citizen science project to collect leaf out times. We are investigating the effects of climate change on the tree species of New England. Using both remote sensing and direct observations, we will monitor leaf out times across the region, and whether trees leaf out earlier now than they did in the past due to warming temperatures.
We hope you will help us gather observations of leaf out times this spring to add to the available database of current and historical observations.

If you live in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut, all you need to do is:
• Find one or more trees from our list of common tree species in a place that you visit regularly
• This spring, starting in mid April in Connecticut and late April, May, and early June elsewhere, check your tree every couple of days, and look for the first signs of leaf out
• Submit your observations by clicking: (http://leaf-out.fieldstation.net)

In this study, we count a new leaf when it has emerged from the bud and its final shape is mostly visible. These young leaves often have a soft or translucent quality to them, and may not yet be green. Please do not report observations of leaves that have reached their full size. Our website has pictures of young leaves and aids to identification.

That's it! Feel free to contact us if you have questions. If you are interested in expanding your observations, please read below. We look forward to seeing your observations streaming in in the coming weeks. Thanks!

Please send this request on to other people might be interested.

Sincerely,

Richard Primack and Libby Ellwood (Boston University)
Email: ellwoodlibby@gmail.com, primack@bu.edu
Jane Marsching and Matt Shanley at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ]]> chipc http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48838-New-England-quot-Leaf-Out-quot-Project-your-help-needed http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48836-Mt-Washington-Road-Race&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:58:37 GMT Okay, need some advice. My son will be running the race this year, and of course there are family members who would like to cheer him on. I am "in charge" of arranging the weekend. Are they capable of hiking to summit of George....via Lions Head....Tuckermans...No. Plan A is to stay at Joe Dodge Lodge
friday night, wake early, and hike up Nelson Crag to auto road intersection..My memory does not serve me well, do you think non-hikers would be able to handle this?
Plan B cog railway to summit....descend Jewell...
Thanks.
Kmac ]]> kmac http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48836-Mt-Washington-Road-Race