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I was thinking of heading up Walker Brook for the first time and am looking for any scoops on the area. Access? Looks like some type of road heads toward the Schroon River from Rt. 9? Is this drivable? Parking along it, or at the end? Do you wade the river? Rockhop it? Is the 87...

February 21st, 2009 Probably one of the nicest winter routes in the High Peaks. Never really came across the old trail, nor any sign of human presence from main trail to very tip of the summit. Lovely open woods the whole time, following Alex's perfect route selection. Great consolidated...

For my once a year trip report, a LONG tale of a long day with many, MANY pictures. Click on any shot for the full size if you like. At the beginning of winter I decided I wanted to try a night out backcountry camping at a lean-to, and might as well do a challenging climb while I was at it...

This area is off the beaten path, but figured I'd see if anyone has been down the Northville-Placid Trail from Averyville to Duck Hole? Or as far as Moose Pond? Or, if anyone has skiied/shoed the old NPT route to join the new route? TIA. Hoping to check out the area next week.

I know some of you like mountain lore. Here's the front page story (for President's Day) in my local paper today. It gives a nice recap of Seward and his life, including several tidbits I didn't know...

I've been a huge fan of Endurox/Clif as a recovery drink after long dayhikes, but even more so during backpacks. The cost however is somewhat ridiculous and since my supply of samples and closeouts are wearing down I went looking for some home recipes. The stuff seemed a bit like gatorade with...

Does anyone know the Atlas, and whether one can do routes in NG Topo! and load them in versus using the Brunton TopoCreate? The Atlas was a gift and I plan to play with it this spring, and hope to avoid buying TopoCreate, and just use NG Topo! to create routes, etc. Thanks.

When Timberland became the homeboy brand of choice it brought them urban riches, but killed any chance for backcountry cred. The company has recently been working on that. Here's a pretty interesting article on how they are trying to do it differently, by buying brands like SmartWool and...

Has anyone skied around and across the lake recently? Also, did you access via the (Southern approach) Mill Brook Trailhead? Was wondering how the trails and lake are for skiing? Hoping to go next week. Of course, tomorrow's snow will probably negate, but ... Any info appreciated. Thanks, -Sean

Has anyone been to Iroquois since the dump? I am going this weekend with a hiker, who may talk a mean game, but is really a huge wimp and baby on the trails and is afraid she may get swallowed up in spruce land. :cool: Please post some encouraging news so I don't have to bring a box of...

Is anyone familiar with this area in various wet vs. dry states? If staying at Livingston Point, can one navigate the eastern side of Flowed Lands to get to the Colden Dam area, and Feldspar Brook Trail? Does the amount of water (say wet and high water conditions) in the FL determine whether...

I figure some might want to use this route someday, so I'll post what I found doing this loop and bushwhacking off the AT and back down to the CVR. Day 5 of a 6 day, 14 peak blitz into Maine. Feeling weary and run down from the wicked winds atop the Bigelows the day before, I sleep in...

Does anyone have up-to-date directions to Success Pond Road from Route 16. I'll be heading north from route 2. Also. Once I pop out on to Rt. 26 on the far end, what do you feel is the best route up to AT just south of Rangely? I could go up to 16, which I plan to use to return, but ... I...

I've never been in the area and will probably be doing some dayhikes into the mountains around the valley. I've got pretty good beta for a Road to Redington to the Crockers loop (can always use more input for that :) ). Question is about the roads I see on the map that semi-circle the pond...

Another big trip, another laundry list of questions ... Here's the short (ha!) list of questions for my upcoming peakfest. Trails related: Backpack from Rattle River TH to 19 Mile over Moriahs-Wildcats. 2 Nights. 1. Approximate last water on Rattle River or on the Kundeskeag toward...

A local guide wrote this article for my local paper. Very informative overview of the origin of our Eastern Coyote, including its modern status, habits, and future. http://www.saratogian.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15858085&BRD=1169&PAG=461&dept_id=17708&rfi=8

I ripped this off last night's newscast for you dogteamers. A great 1:45 piece with archival footage, Ted and his brother doing blurbs, some maps, and all that good stuff. 2 sizes for your downloading capabilities. SMALL SIZE : 320X240 LARGE SIZE : 720X480 I'll leave this up for a month...

These pictures are of a man who works for the US Forest Service in Alaska, and his trophy bear. He was deer hunting last week when the large grizzly charged him from about 50 yards away. The guy emptied his 7mm Magnum semi-automatic rifle into the bear and it dropped a few feet from him. The...

Well... A couple of days ago my friend decided he wanted to upgrade our yearly September backpacking trip from the Rangely area I had planned out – for a Baxter week instead… I've haven't been up to Baxter yet, but have done a fair amount of research in addition to reading a lot of the trip...

I'm going to be in Franconia Notch on the Fourth (Monday). Does anybody know where, or if, there will be any fireworks that evening? Also, is there a good perch for checking them out? I recall maybe the MW Hotel? Am hoping for something in the Notch vicinity. Also, here's a fun Fireworks...