Recent content by BobC

I came back just to haunt you! ;)

Osprey Stratos 24, saw an ad on Craigslist a few years ago and drove over an hour to pick it up in Maine for $50....3 years old but brand new, guy had bought it but never used it. Best pack I've ever owned.

Heading there in late June....my wife only does short hikes so I probably will wake up early on at least one day to do a bigger hike before she's up.

Ed's a great guy. The only time I hiked with him was on a Twins/Galehead hike, and coincidentally, there was a Boston Globe reporter and photographer along that day to write a story on his grid adventures...

First post I've read on VFTT in a while, but this is great, made me laugh this morning

Nice report, I've been to North Kinsman 4 or 5 times, twice in winter, but have only went to South Kinsman once in winter. That last section up to North Kinsman from the junction with the Mt Kinsman trail is pretty steep and can be "interesting" if it's icy. As for the rest of the hikes you...

I was there this August too, did the Coe/Brothers loop, and also couldn't believe the condition of that last section up to North Brother. We heard that this section of trail is going to be re-routed, but I don't know what the timetable is (nor do I know how reliable that info is about a re-route).

I finished the NE67 this year...wasn't sure I'd ever finish (or care to!) after finishing the NH48 in 2009, but with some encouragement from my friend Joe (JustJoe), together we got all the remaining Maine 4Ks done, then finished up the ones in VT...last hike was Camel's Hump.

I was almost going to say that too - at least if Imp trail isn't broken out or only partially-broken, they'd discover that early in the day when they have more energy, and they can deal with it better - or turn back if it's too tough.

One thing to consider with loop hikes in the winter is that you're facing unknown (and potentially difficult) conditions on the way out, unless you have very recent trail conditions info, with no weather changes since the report was posted. At least with an out-and-back hike, you'll see what...

I believe the info on Mohammed's site (which has been very valuable to me over the years) is incorrect when it says 1600' to do the out and back from Lincoln Gap. Obviously Tim's GPS info backs this up. Another reason I'm doubting it: the info on this page says that to do Abraham alone via...

Thanks, good to have this info - I'm doing this hike with Joe. Got my two headlamps as usual and will bring plenty of water. Sounds like the out-and-back is the best option.

Took a day off and hiked with GarryG to North Twin Parked at end of Little River Road and followed bushwhack to summer trailhead and then herd path to 3rd crossing of Little River. Wore Microspikes the entire hike - they were needed even on the initial bushwhack section that leads to the...

Thanks for all the info. The concession stand is a bonus!

I agree with TJsName...you could ascend Carter Dome trail and hit Carter Dome via Zeta Pass. Then double back and head towards South Carter and Middle Carter. The mileage and elevation gain for this route is almost the same as if you hit Carter Dome via the hut. I hear you on the winter...