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I switched from a sleeping bag to a quilt. It came with 2 elastic straps that attach to the quilt and go under your pad to keep it in place. I've never used them as sleeping directly on the pad keeps it in place and I much prefer the quilt now to a sleeping bag in any temp except winter cold...

There is a large parking lot on Rt 27 (south side) at the AT crossing. As others have mentioned, using Stratton Pond Rd (just west of the AT crossing at rt 27) takes you to a large parking lot. However, last spring that road was flooded ( about 6 inches deep) due to a beaver dam near the...

Luckily this all ends well, but I don't understand the "left the snowshoes in the car". Would that not be a critical piece of equipment at this time of year heading into the mtns? If somehow she forgot them, at some point heading up you must realize you don't have them and then that...

a box of baking soda dumped into each shoe (perhaps sprinkle some on the outside) and let sit for a few days, then shake out & try the sniff test

I'm been staying at the Spillover twice each year for the past 5 years and its very nice, inside all updated, clean enough that when the wife comes, she is satisfied with the rooms cleanliness. For breakfast, I hit the Looney Moose, within walking distance of Spillover. Dinner, White Wolf...

Thanx's for all the suggestions, looks very, very warm on Thursday, Think I'll just head to the Randolph trails and see what's up. At least the trails will be quiet and empty

Weather is looking amazing Thursday & Friday, so thinking of taking a couple days off from work and getting in some first hikes. I see Mt Washington got 33 inches of snow, but wondering about some low level trails, like Zealand (is the road open?) or maybe just hike up Valley Way, or...

I've had a pair of the Elites (8x25) for years now and have been very happy. I have my 10x30 Tubbs wooden shoes and Atlas 9x27 which are great but heavy. Since I rarely break trail or traverse above treeline, they are perfect & so light. I like the bindings, but they are a pain to get...

I have the Sawyer Mini filter and find it quite versatile. I've used it with a 1 liter bag to filter water into hydration bags & Nalgene bottles by squeezing/rolling the bags. I've rigged it up inline with an old hydration bag, just fill the hydration bag with untreated water and go. You...

No sooner do I post then an updated occurs, they have been found alive, but severely hypothermic http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2016/12/missing-hikers-found-alive-hypothermic/?platform=hootsuite

No reports on how they were equipped or their experience, hopefully they will be found safe, http://www.wcax.com/story/34040784/search-underway-in-adirondack-high-peaks-for-lost-hikers

Rock climbers ascending the cliffs. Isn't very clear who called for help, at least they were down before Sunday's storm http://www.wcax.com/story/33755887/2-massachusetts-men-rescued-from-cannon-cliffs

Well, so it starts, Humm, 1 light between them?? I carry 2 myself and spare batteries, even in summer http://www.wcax.com/story/33520020/rescuers-help-skiers-descending-mount-washington-trail

I've also had the BD Flicklock poles for about 10 years or more. Got them for the reason you stated, my old Leki's would twist and collapse. Mine have cork grips cause I like the feel better then plastic, but they come in many versions, never had any problems with them, they never have...

I have the BD Mega Light and have used it a few times in winter/snow, in addition to summer use. I really like that is very light (2lbs?) and packs small. The best way I have found to set it up is under a large tree branch that allows you to run a line from the top of tent over the branch...