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Sad news for the New Hampshire hiking trails community this week. Harold M. Graham, 84 - Laconia Daily Sun If you don't know who Hal was, he spent decades doing trail maintenance across the state. He was involved in the founding of the AMC NH Chapter Volunteer Trail Crew, the Trailwrights, and...

I can't find the actual proposal on any state web sites, but from WMUR: https://www.wmur.com/article/ski-areas-higher-costs-new-hampshire/41604357 Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch are financially intermingled and it appears the ski area is dealing with a shortfall that can't be covered by...

Gunstock Mountain Resort presented its proposed Master Development Plan on Saturday: Gunstock Presents $45.5 Million Expansion Proposal - NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com Skiable terrain would increase from 227 to 415 acres. An auto road would be constructed to the summit, overlapping with the...

This story made national news last week: a masked hiker assaulted/spit on two women (telling them he had COVID-19) because they who were not wearing masks while hiking the Mid-State Trail on Mt. Watatic (they were socially distanced)...

There have been e-mails going around about this, but I wanted to post this to alert other trail maintainers of legislation that was just introduced a few days ago. HB1569 Anyone involved with groups who volunteer in New Hampshire State Forests/Parks should be aware of this, especially: "The...

There is now a patch available for folks who hike the ~65 miles of sanctioned trails in the Belknap Range: http://www.bratts.org/category/redlining/ The proceeds from the patch go to the Belknap Range Trail Tenders (BRATTs), the 100% volunteer, non-profit group that maintains much of the trail...

The elusive NH 200 and NH 300 lists have been posted and there's now a patch! New Hampshire 300 Highest

Heard about this from a hiker on Welch Dickey a week or two ago: http://www.waterville.com/summer-event-calendar.html?id=5800 Basically the concept is to hike 5 mountains with a combined elevation of about 20,000 feet in one weekend. The peaks are: Osceola, East Osceola, Tecumseh, Welch...

The view from Rattlesnake Mountain in the WMNF this fall If you like these views, you're going to love what's on its way: Second international firm proposes 3rd Newfound Lake-area wind farm - Union Leader Each turbine is nearly 400 feet tall at highest pass, has an expected lifespan of 20-25...

For those who haven't seen it, a redlining (ie hiking every trail) workbook for the 29th Edition of the AMC White Mountain Guide has been made available online: White Mountains Redlining Workbook

This has been mentioned in a previous thread, but I know some folks wanted to see more about it. I don't intend to debate the bill here. Rather, since this relates to the environment, hiking, and current legislation, I figured I'd give folks an FYI. As some may now know, New Hampshire Senate...

This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank...

This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank...

Bald Mountain via Piper, Weetamoo, and Hammond Trails (plus bushwhack), 08/26/09 I was originally told of this superb viewpoint by Steve Smith, who wished to remain nameless. I first checked it out on a hazy day last September, but knew that I needed to return and do some further exploring...

As a sequel to Ashland Booze & Vittles Night #3, Ashland Booze & Vittles Night #4 is being planned. Who: You? What: Booze and Vittles. Where: Ashland, NH Common Man (I-93 Exit 24, 60 Main Street)- Upstairs in the bar and grill - Link When: Friday, August 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM (or later) Why...

Owl's Head via Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail Date of Hike: Sunday, August 9, 2009 Trail Conditions: Mostly dry trail, still some mud patches and wet areas Special Equipment Required: None Comments: Lincoln Woods Trail - boring, especially on...

There was a NELSAP lecture about the lost ski areas of the White Mountains - considering it was my favorite four letter word (free), why not? On the way to it, I figured I'd do a ski area themed hike or set of hikes - Mt. Agassiz and Prospect Mountain were on my radar. Arriving in Bethlehem, I...

South Crocker, Crocker, Redington via Appalachian Trail, herd path, logging roads Date of Hike: Saturday, July 25, 2009 Trail Conditions: Wet trail, dry trail Special Equipment Required: None Comments: Caribou Valley Road - if you have okay clearance, you should be able to make it to just...

From NELSAP (New England Lost Ski Areas Project):

Whitton Ledge and Foss Mountain, NH, 07/18/09 Warning: This is a poor imitation of a 1HappyHiker trip report. I believe the first time I noticed Whitton Ledge was on a Mt. Chocorua hike. I find obscure, smaller peaks to be quite interesting. Whitton Ledge and Whitton Pond No public roads...