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Not to copy Peakbagr's post, but similar request: my girlfriend and I are taking a trip to Zion National Park in mid-September, and would love any and all advice regarding recommended hikes, where to camp, weather that time of year, etc. Regarding hikes, the Narrows and Angels Landing seem...

Planning on doing an overnight monday night somewhere in the Whites. Just wondering what kind of temperatures I can expect during the night?? Trying not to freeze my little buns off...

Welp, judging by the trail conditions page, it looks to be a little icy right now up in the Whites. I was planning to head out with two buddies tomorrow (Monday), equipped with one set of crampons, a pair of msr snowshoes, and a pair of atlas snowshoes. I was looking to tackle Cannon or Liberty...

Anyone had any experience with these boots? http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AYV4 Will these cut the the mustard in terms of winter hiking? What about winter overnights? I feel like plastic boots might be too hardcore for me, but I need something that keeps...

Does anyone know generally when EMS and REI sell off their rental snowshoes?? I'm assuming at the end of the winter season?

Well I'm rediculously tired and a little drunk, so we'll see how my first post on the trip reports goes... Started hiking into Nauman at around 11:00 PM Friday night. Got to Mizpah around 1:00 and saw that it looks VERY freaky abandoned in the dark. Headed over and found the only other platform...

What's it like to bushwack in the Whites this time of year, including above 3,000 feet? Is it a postholing nightmare?? I wanna trek to Hawthorne Falls this weekend but only if it's not a complete craptrip. Thanks.

Okay of all things to buy in terms of gear, I am completely clueless regarding cookware. I need to purchase some sort of cookware set, which would be used for 2-5 day backpacking trips, with 1-3 people on the trips. I'd like something relatively light, but at the same time not too expensive...

Sorry everyone. I know I keep coming back with the same topics, but this is important... So I wandered into a CVS to pick up a heat pad for my knee, and I noticed they had quite a large selection of cheap knee braces, ranging from $10 to $35. Anyone ever purchased a brace in this price...

Anybody got any tips or info on finding the turn off the Gale River Trail and onto the stream towards Hawthorne Falls? I don't have the map on me, but I think I recall what looks like 3 crossings of the brook before hitting the turn-off. Any details would be helpful. Thanks.

Thinking bout picking this tent up this weekend, as it's currently 30% off. I would only use it for 3 seasons obviously, but does anyone have any positive or negative things to say about this particular model??? My pops has a similiar Kelty and it has worked fine for us in the past...

okay quick question: I've never had to break trail before, and it's looking like there will be a good chance that I will have to do just that this weekend. How much slower should I expect to go? How many more hours would I probably be adding onto, say, a 10 mile day hike?? Is 10 miles trail...

okay here's the deal: I can handle the uphill struggle of tackling a mountain, but everytime I go downhill I get sharp pains in my knees that require me to stop frequently. Now I know that my chicken-legs probably don't help the situation, but does anyone have any helpful tips on how to lessen...

How important is it for me to get a crampon bag for my crampons? Does anyone use a more original approach to carrying/storing your crampons??

Hi everyone. I've taken my black lab on several hikes, but never in the winter. Just wondering what that's like? Should I be selective about what I'm hiking for his sake? Is deep snow going to be a big factor for him? Thanks!

Hey all. I'm interested in buying a pair of crampons, as I'd like to begin hiking more often in the winter. Any suggestions regarding brands/price tag? I would be using them for general backpacking in the Whites. Thanks! Zach