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I have been a long time of a Gaz stove and lantern. Both have proven to be pretty indestructable and have lots of use in all 4 seasons. I have been having trouble finding fuel; REI just discontinued it last month. I wrote to Coleman (now parent company of Gaz) and received the following reply...

Just a note to those that hike in the southern regions. My dog took an unexpected hour long run in the woods behind my house which prompted me to take a walk looking for her. I was wearing tan colored nylon pants and when I returned found maybe 15 or so ticks (those were the ones I saw in...

I hardly ever venture into New York state, other than the big city itself, so I am looking for some advice on recreation. I will find myself in Corning for nine days in the beginning of August, during which I'll have a stretch of at at least 3-4 free days. I would like to use that period...

Heading up to Acadia with the family (10 y.o. daughter) and the new pup (10 months) this weekend. We are staying at Somes Sound Campground and plan to spend the weekend hiking and cycling. A couple of questions since the last time I was up there I was a single guy and did nothing but climb...

I have been thinking of buying a entry level GPS for some time now; have never used one before. This would be something I would use for both hiking and ocean kayaking. More of a backup, really, I'd still rely on compass & map/charts for navigation. REI Outlet has the Lowarance IFinder Pro...

Here's the deal.... Many years ago (I am so old at this point that all the years blend together) I purchased a 2 layer goretex jacket from EMS. I used it for 6 or 7 seasons, then upgraded to a Moonstone 3 layer jacket and was just using the EMS jacket for skiing. This year I bought a new Lowe...

I just read this article online about the instances of Lyme disease rising in NH. I already know several people that are being treated for this. I don't think you have to worry too much about ticks if you are hiking in the high country, but if you hike in the lower woods or with dogs (both of...

I have the first week of September off and was thinking of packing up all my toys and going to Bar Harbor / Acadia for the week. It has been a long time since I actually visited the park, maybe 20 years. So I am asking the VFFT community to share with me some favorite hikes, cycling routes...

From Outside Online: Massachusetts Man Completes First Transcontinental Trek By Sara Blask July 13, 2005 Andrew Skurka walked and walked. And walked. He wore through 15 pairs of hiking shoes and trekked for 301 days to complete the 7,708-mile transcontinental Sea-to-Sea Route, which connects...

Hi everyone. This is not a backcountry question per se, but it does have to do with the outdoors somewhat, and I know there are a lot of cyclists in the group. I am thinking of driving down to Maryland to do the Seagull Century in October, a 100 mile bike ride that is supposed to be very flat...

Carpooling: VFTT Spring Ski Gathering 7.75697 Hi all. The ski trip is only a week away, so I thought this would be a good time to post this. I'll be driving up from north of Boston; I live in Georgetown about 1 mile off 95. I am hoping to get out of work early next Friday and would like to...

If anyone is planning to ski at Sunday River this weekend PM me; I'll be there both Saturday & Sunday.

Anyone up for practicing for the Spring ski gathering? Heading to Sunday River for a day trip this Sunday, would love some company. Plan on leaving home around 5:30-6:00, reachng the mountain by 9, skiing till 3-4.

I want to tap into the collective travel experiences of the Views family: I have some time to kill and just booked a flight to Phoenix on 4/8 and will be staying through 4/18. My plan is to rent a car, drive to the Sedona area and spend my time doing day hikes and maybe 1 or 2 short overnight...

Interesting article in todays Globe , worth a read

I am planning on doing a day trip to Sunday River this coming Sunday. I'll be driving up solo from the north shore (north of Boston) and plan on arriving at S.R. around 9-9:30. Anyone interested in meeting to ski? I have the seasons pass, & would also consider meeting at Attitash.

Poor me... I am being forced to take some vacation from work. I plan on skiing Sugarloaf on November 19 & 20, and Sunday River on November 21, 22, 23 & 24. Anyone interested in joining me at any time?

All the recent postings on down jackets, hoods or no hoods, heavy/light etc. made me wonder how others use their down. I think this post might benefit some new winter hikers that may want to hear opinions about this. Just like with sleeping bags, to me the best approach seemed to buy two...

I haven't been to Crawford since they built the new facility. Do they still allow overnight/multi-night parking at the hostel for backpackers? While I am on this subjuct, is it cheaper for 2 to sepnd a night at the hostel or a local motel? I am thinking about driving up late the night before...

I am in the market for a new fleece jacket, something I can use for hiking, skiing and climbing, as my old 200 wt Lowe jacket has a hole or 2 in it. Has anyone tried the new Wind Pro fleece? How does it compare to a 200 or 300 wt fleece jacket for warmth? Do you really notice the wind...