Recent content by summitseeker

Sadly, this is becoming a trend. I hope we don't have to resort to posting people at our trail heads to "enforce" the use of proper equipment like I have heard about in the Daks. Merry Christmas, Everyone. Be safe and warm tonight... Z

I love mine as well. :D

4-10-16: Cannon, KRT Trail Conditions: The trail is dry down low before switching to trace snow with breakable, crusty ice. The ice flows are really impressive and were composed of very hard ice this morning. There are some areas of exposed rock on the ridge below the tower. Special...

My two favorite hiking pants are the EMS brand and they couldn't be more different. One pair is a zip-off constructed of nearly indestructible nylon that resembles the type of Cordura found on heavy duty duffle bags the other is the Endo series, which is flexible yet tear resistant. My oldest...

Hi jniehof, I understand your desire to have an REI in your area, but for me, this is sad news. EMS has been an integral part of outdoor life and some of the previous employees of the Portsmouth, NH store (Eric and Ben) were a wealth of knowledge and support. Some of my first purchases of...

Hi Peakbagr, I hope you are able to get out there for the better half of the shoulder season (Although, obviously, I have no idea what your recovery time table looks like). On the bright side the only good thing about being banged up this time of year is avoiding some the mess that April...

Pierce & Eisenhower: March 18 via Crawford Path Trail Conditions: There was a thin layer of snow over relatively soft ice. Easy footing for the day. There was some minor mud below the trail junction for the Mizpah Hut and some areas of wind-scoured rock on and between both Pierce and Ike...

Hi All, I thought I would share something with you all in the hopes that if you experience these symptoms you don't overlook this often disguised injury. Some of my previous hiking partners are aware that I haven't been able to do any higher summits in quite some type. To get straight to the...

This is sound advice. I returned a pair of trail runners to EMS after several hikes and they did not give me the least bit of trouble. As Joe essentially said, all people have different needs (and different types of feet). That being said, if you are going to try on several pairs of boots...

Thank you for sharing your experience with the community. From my computer screen they looked like they might actually be halfway decent. Now I know... Be well, Z :D

I couldn't agree more. I ascended the Crawford Path on Monday and even with the warming temps and softening ice I would have felt a little better on the descent if I was wearing my K-10s rather than microspikes. The most recent post, i.e. before mine, stated he was wearing Yak Trax. Unless...

Hi All, A lot of us hikers are crazy about lists and many of us have freed ourselves from the various versions of "games" that exist. That being said, if anyone is considering the "Calendar Grid", this Monday is a leap year day (Feb. 29th) and a necessary day for he rules found on the website...

Hi Richard, Here is a similar thread I started awhile ago, if you are interested. I know how hard it is to remain patient with the process... Feel better, Z :D http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?56829-Side-Lined&highlight=side+lined

Congratulations, Scott. The feeling of a difficult, but successful solo ascent is something very special indeed. I hope to see you out there, Z :D

That certainly puts things in perspective. I think I will use these lows temps in Southern New Hampshire to test out my Marine Core Outdoor Research mitts out on the trails near my house. No above tree line pursuits for me. :D As mentioned already, thank you, Sardog. Hopefully people will...