Recent content by LivesToHike

I like Clifshots. I use the Raz (Rasberry) flavor sometimes for cycling rides, and often on hikes. Although lately I've been more fond of granola bars on hikes. I still carry gels as a backup. The one downside is that on winter hikes the Clifshots and other gels I've tried often have the...

Hmmm, good point David. Thanks. --Mike

Ed, So sorry for your loss. Lauky truly had the heart & spirit of an adventurer. Thanks for posting Lauky's photo and sharing his stories. Have always enjoyed your postings. Best, Mike

Raymond, Tim & Peakbagger, Thanks very much for your replies. As it turns out we found adequate parking in the Signal Ridge Parking Lot, despite our late arrival (9:30am) this past Saturday. The road to the West of the parking lot does look like a good alternative. Sure beats walking up...

Hey Raymond, Thanks for your detailed information. You've been very helpful. A good friend and I were trying to fathom how much time to allot for this hike -- adding an extra couple miles to walk from Rt302 & then back again would have obviously made this a somewhat longer day. Last...

Folks -- does anyone know how far up Sawyer River Road (FR42) one can park? It's been 20+ years since I've hiked Carrigan via Signal Ridge Trail. I wondered if the washout on Sawyer River Road between Rt 302 and the Signal Ridge Trail was ever repaired? Out of mere curiosity, how much of...

Condolences to her husband, family and friends. So tragic. More details will emerge over time to provide a more complete picture of experience level, intent and maybe what exactly went wrong. Peace, Mike

Padded camera cases or the smaller 1 liter OR insulated water bottle holders are helpful. As Doug suggested, putting the batteries closer to you helps also. Or as MtnRunr said - chem packs also help.

Sandwich Dome & Jennings Peak via Sandwich & Drakes Brook Trails - Sunday 5/19/2013 Sunday 5/19/2013 Trail Conditions: Took Sandwich Mountain Trail up and Drakes Brook Trail down. Both trails generally clear with a few blow-downs. Most of the uncleared blow downs were on the leg from...

Flat Breads for pizza in North Conway. They are on the pricey side for pizza, but it's good. Also, I rarely stop for dinner on the way home from hiking unless I was planning to stop for dinner with the hiking group. Usually everyone is heading home. I'll try Mr Pizza next time I'm in...

Congrats, Adam! Great achievement! --Mike

Be careful on one section of Kinsman Ridge Trail, part of the way down from Cannon. In Dec 2011, on the way down from Cannon, I *think* it was after Coppermine Col, there was a washout section with a nice sheer dropoff. IHMO, didn't look like something that was easily repairable. That said...

So sorry to hear and so sad. Prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. --Mike

Looks like you had a great day up there. Beautiful visibility! Nice trip report and photos, too! Mike PS It's a different experience on Moosilauke's summit in the winter without the benefit of wind-driven freezing fog! :)

Nah, the grey jays are way smarter than to become entangled in beanie propeller props. Once more, as the large group with beanies/goggles would have been so distracted watching their heads-up displays, the grey jays would have torn open their packs and made off with all their food. :) Mike