Recent content by Maynewoods

I find that for light touring equipment it's best to keep your eye out on trash day or yard sales. It is absolutely amazing how many perfectly usable cross-country skis end up in the trash. So for the kick and glide into Zealand, by 75 mm lightweight boots and watch the trash for free skis...

I saw what looked like fat bike ( fat tire mountain bike) tracks on the Summit Ridge yesterday. The tracks were not recent they were in the old frozen crusty layer. So it appears somebody may have given it a go.

Thanks, your friend's description makes me think it's doable. I've taken a road bike over Jefferson Notch before, so if it's the usual fall conditions, it's no problem for this group. I'm a bit concerned that the repair work may have started, making the road un- rideable.

We will be on lightweight road bikes. We've done the same route before, Jefferson Notch is challenging on a road bike but doable. That is, without the irene factor. Thanks for your advice.

Jefferson Notch Road conditions Jefferson Notch Road conditions The state website says the road is closed. I understand that the gates are locked. But what about by bicycle? I am organizing 115 mile loop bike ride from Conway over Evans Notch, Jefferson Notch and bear Notch. We've done this...

The state website says the road is closed. I understand that the gates are locked. But what about by bicycle? I am organizing 115 mile loop bike ride from Conway over Evans Notch, Jefferson Notch and bear Notch. We've done this ride before, so I'm not too worried about bicycling up a steep...

It really goes till 10 PM, after is too late for me.

Long Pond and Bear Notch Does anyone have an update on either Long Pond and Bear Notch? Planning a bike ride this weekend and would like to include both. I see from the state website that they're listed as closed. Just wondering if maybe they could be passable by bicycle. Thanks in advance...