Recent content by Daubie

As this is in my backyard and a favorite training ground I thought I would offer some observations. This is very worthwhile if you are in the neighborhood, because of great views, fun terrain, and lots of options. I know I am not the only one that runs laps on this little gem, and I think the...

Frazil ice is actually a common phenomenum in the rivers and streams of New England, although usually not so dramatic as in the Yosemite video. The Army Corp of Engineers has a site with a lot of information on it, including some stories of flooding caused in large part by frazil ice, and...

Sadie, I think you have something here. Trying to exercise in the house is a battle against boredom as much as the waist line, but the concept of exercising on the stairs while sleeping? --- brilliant! I'm currently down to 235 from 265 and enjoying the extra energy and speed on the mountains...

If you lost a camera on Jefferson on or around Friday, August 13th, email my sister at [email protected] with a brief description and we'll try to get it back to you.

I'm not a windpower expert by any means, but I did stay at.......Anyways, I do know that about the only way that you can store large amounts of power is via a pumped storage hydro plant like the one in Northfield, MA. Because of that, utilities must constantly balance supply and demand, by...

Wonalancet Cabin status FYI - Wonalancet cabin was sold years ago by the AMC to a private owner, and it has since been sold (to a VFTT forum member). Although active in the hiking community and known to many of us, they do not rent the cabin out. There are many members on this forum that have...

MP3 Player - Don't Leave Home Without It! More support for adding an MP3 player to your list of essential emergency gear: http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/environment/environment_krqe_los_alamos_ipod_saves_lost_snowboarder_200901060135 From the article: "The light from a portable music player...

Monadnock Beta? Does anyone have any 'insider' information regarding the time frame for the reopening of the New Hampshire state parks affected by the ice storm? Of particular interest is my 'training facility' of Monadnock. Now that winter has arrived in full force I am afraid that cleanup...

Great info as usual from you guys. Thanks for the link DougPaul. Also good stuff! Now its time to move this show north a couple of hundred miles. As you know, its the last weekend to bag some winter peaks! See you on the trail. Thx.

I've been following along with great interest, as an ice axe purchase is in my immediate future. So, sorry, but......... What are the pros and cons of the axe leashes, and what choices are availavble. Marty is probably typing out the same question, but I'll see if I can beat him to the punch :D

Thanks to all for making the newbie feel welcome last night! I entered the dark and forbodeing environment of the Outlook with mild trepidation, thinking that I would wander around muttering "alligator eggs" under my breath until I got acknowledged or escorted to the door! :o I headed toward...