Recent content by Heavypack

Great info - thank you and I am looking forward to a day in the mountains. It has been way too long.

Great info - again thanks for helping the ex-NYer!

Thanks for the clarification. Heading over to do some map and trail book shopping. I have a lot of local data to learn.

This is very helpful. We will likely just do the in and out and not the loop as my spouse is not a fan of "steep down" moments, although she is also a seasoned hiker. I will save the loop for another time.

Hi, I am a NY ADK/Catskill hiker with a decent amount of experience, training and gear. I recently moved to the northwestern Boston area and am thinking of getting into the NH woods for the first time. I am thinking that the Gorge Brook Trail - Mount Moosilauke would be a decent place to...

Alexmtn, Great advice! That is most likely my path to healing. The doctor said 4 to 8 weeks to heal. I am about 4 into that timeline. I will look at the Garmont Momentums. Thanks again. RMS

Double boot is not necessary now. I think staying away from the plastic shell is best this year. Yes, Kahtoola microspikes at a minimum and ability to use crampons if necesarry.

That is my current plan. I generally use those gaiters pretty much year round. My worry is the warm of the 3 season North Face and overall waterproofing of the Gore-Tex. Great idea, thanks for the reply.

I have tried the "donut" to some degree last winter. Works in a "pinch" but looking for a more stable solution. Thanks.

I have a boot fitting/ankle pain question. I have been to the podiatrist and diagnosed with inflammation of the Sural Nerve (at the outside ankle protuberance). In short, my Asolo TPS leather boots have rubbed and inflamed the nerve. Dr’s recommendation, get rid of the boots! and apply an...

Great source of info - Thanks!

Gear upgrade Thanks for the input. Much appreciated! Matthew

I am sure that there is a thread for this topic but I have been unable to find it. It is time to buy a new hiking rain jacket/shell. I have had to "retire" my EMS Thunderhead SYNC shell to my 13 year old son who now fits in all of my size 44 jackets! What are people wearing or what do people...

Tom - you are going to need a bigger pack to sew these on!:D