Recent content by tycho_32

I also met him while he was in the lobby of Kittery Trading Post. My wife knowing of my desire to read anything Everest related bought me his book for Christmas that year. Anyway he took the time to talk to anybody who wanted to ask him a question or two. I agree with the previous person that...

I will be visiting Costa Rica in April and will be staying in three different areas. I would like to know if anyone has any information on hikes that you thought were amazing in those areas. We are staying in San Jose, close to Arenal Volcano, and on the Pacific Coast. Thanks

Looking to do one of my last 3 4k's I need Cabot (York Pond to Cabot), Isolation (Rocky Branch), and Moriah (Carter_Moriah). Does anyone have any information on the trail conditions on any of these mountains? I searched the trail condition forums and there was nothing there. Thanks

I always carry a camera with me when I hike. When I got into Baxter you better believe I would have one. My point is if I saw someone doing all that off trail I would have snapped wuite a few pictures which could now be used by authorities.

When I was in tech school we had Harriers landing at our field periodically. I was not on the flight line when I was in the Air Force so I didnt get to hear and see all the planes often enough for me. We were on Galehead last weekend when (probably) those same A-10's flew over. Not much can...

I (among others) will be on Carrigain tomorrow. Hope to see many people there.

Maybe it connects to the vault on LOST.

Let me start by asking a related question. Who paid for the shelters to be built in the first place? As a previous person already stated there has to be a system for establishing who gets spots in the shelters. Unless you want to pass out "special badges" denoting "rank" as established by the...

I bought the LL Bean Bigelow after reading a review in backpacker--it costs brand new $59.

I remember some of the section of the Wildcat Ridge Trail giving me pause in the summer time never mind the winter. I am not a big fan of heights or falling from them.

I am a pretty close to book time hiker--the book says that the Livermore-Scaur Ridge is 12.1 7hr 35min. The Pine Bend is 8mi 6 hrs 50 min. First off are my distances correct? Second since the times are about comperable if they are correct which of the two would be easier? Thanks

What is the best/easiest way up Tripyramids in the winter?

I have a daughter who is almost one as does my hiking partner. As has been stated before it all comes down to realizing what you are capable of and what a small child is capable of. I absolutely plan on carrying my daughter up mountains next spring and fall. I absolutely will not put her in...

I just bought a pair of these same boots. Thats a killer price--I hope I bought the right size.

If I am not mistaken they were making war in order to make love.