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Date of Hike: 7/25/09 Trail Conditions: Crossing of Downes Brook were tougher than expected and added significant extra time to the trip (up to one hour). We had to bushwack quite a bit to find decent places to cross, and the situation was more difficult because I forgot my poles and neither of...

Hi All, Any ideas for where to snowshoe tomorrow? I'm really blanking on ideas, and I can't think of anything beyond peaks... I'm looking for: * not too much traffic * 5-10 miles * do not want elev gain over 1500-2000 ft. * (for weird reasons) looking to not go above 3500 feet :D I'm really...

Anybody been on the trail recently and seen the water crossings on Zealand Trail? How are they? Anyone with any experience on the trail have any past knowledge of the crossings? Good looking out. -Reggie Noble

like many on here, i have koflach degres, but i guess i'm not as enamored with them as most seem to be. they work well, and they're pretty comfortable for what they are- but that's just it- they are monstrous, completely inflexible plastic blocks on my feet. i'd like something that felt even...

so i've convinced myself to drop the coin on some new softshell pants... the frontrunners: 1. mammut champ pant these are made of schoeller dryskin extreme and run about $195. 2. wild things mountain guide pants these are made of polartec powershield and are more expensive at $230. both...

Got the rare chance to hike with some company as I was joined by my brother today to hike North Twin. In the excitement of outfitting him with all types of my gear I pulled the ultimate bonehead move and forgot my boots at home. I didn't realize this until we were at the trailhead, so I was...

I'm headed to the Poconos in about a month's time for a few days with the in-laws. If I don't get outside for a dedcent hike and some exercise, I am sure I will implode. Can anyone recommend a decent hike in the Poconos area? I'm normally into strenuous "pushing limits"-type hikes, but here I'm...

I climbed the Hancocks this weekend and was devoured. It was unreal. The worst was that the summits seemed to be the most ferocious haunts for those little !@#$s. I took cursing to a whole new level in search of phrases that would let those little insects know how I really felt about them. Bug...

I'll be in Puerto Rico for the rest of January. Has anyone ever bagged this mountain? Anything I should know about? Seems like the hardest part will be getting there from San Juan. Thanks, HH

i apologize in advance if this posting is in poor form or part of an unending chain of inquiries.... BUT... i searched the net & this site & didn't turn up anything promising, so here goes: probably like many of you my love for hiking and the outdoors has spurned my interest in all aspects of...

anyone have any experience with this piece? thanks.