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  1. youngblood

    X-Country Ski loops in the Adirondacks

    We're heading over to the Daks next week and were wondering if anyone has any "must see" ski loops, preferably in the High Peaks Region? The plan is to car camp the first night, then spend 2 nights out in a shelter. Ideally, use the shelter as a base camp and do loops from that shelter...
  2. youngblood

    A Mahoosic Traverse in the winter

    I just got back from a weekend outing in the Mahoosic mountain range in Maine. We were planning on doing the entire range (30.3 miles) friday afternoon through sunday and pulled out at Wright Trail due to slow going and lack of time. We did a whopping 10.7 miles... :eek: I got a few...
  3. youngblood

    Winter Solstice Hike

    According to my calender, winter officially begins on thursday at 7:22 pm. I'm planning a hike up Mt. Lafayette starting around 7:30 pm or so. We are meeting at the northbound parking lot for the bridal path trailhead. The pace will be quick (I'm thinking 2.5 to 3.5 hours for the 8 total...
  4. youngblood

    All You Can Eat AND a hike

    Hey all you Hikers - Anyone interested in eating a massive amount of food followed by a slow to moderate (closer to the slow side on the ascent) hike? Myself and Mr. Unfrozen Caveman will be at the Highland Center at 8:30 am TOMORROW for a breakfast and hike somewhere in the general area...
  5. youngblood

    Tripyramids/Osceola hike on sunday

    I posted a thread about a week ago to see if anyone wanted to do the Tripyramids and/or Osceolas this weekend and got no responses. Perhaps my mentioning of the riddles scared people off. No riddles on this one! I think the new snow today into tonight will make for some exciting conditions on...
  6. youngblood

    Fun and exciting hike: Tripyramids/Osceolas

    Would anyone like to join me next weekend (Feb. 25/26) for some interesting riddles while "bagging" a few peaks???? Tripyramids and Osceolas in a semi-long dayhike either Saturday or Sunday (whichever day works for others).... I'm thinking about attacking these beauts from the Kanc side, but...
  7. youngblood

    Camping At Liberty Cabin

    Does anyone know anything about camping at the liberty cabin near the summit of Mt. Chocorua?? Is it open to anyone? Do you have to reserve it? How much does it cost for a one night stay? What is it like inside? Is there a wood stove? I would really appreciate any information on this...
  8. youngblood

    Adirondack backpacking trip (12/27-12/29)

    I'd like to get out for a 3 day/3 night trip in the Adirondacks hiking some of the 4000 foot peaks. I would like to get up there (I live in Littleton, NH) sometime on the evening of the 26th and spend 3 full days hiking. I've already done Marcy, Mt. Redfield, Algonquin, Big Slide, Yard Mtn, and...
  9. youngblood

    Camping atop Mount Kearsarge

    I was thinking about doing a night ascent of Mount Kearsarge and camping in the fire tower. Having never been on the mountain I have a few questions: Is camping allowed in the tower? Do alot of people frequently camp out up there? How many people will it sleep? Is this a totally crazy thing...
  10. youngblood

    Backcountry skiis/bindings

    I am in the market for backcountry skiis / bindings. I am interested in accessing mountains this winter by skiing in as a more efficient way of traveling. I want to use my plastic mountaineering boots (Koflach "Degre") so I can also use snowshoes and crampons without having to change boots. I...
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