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Looks like some snow is on the way. Referring to the Long Trail Guide, it seems most side trail access is from unplowed forest service roads. The Emily Proctor trailhead, however, is only .3 miles down unplowed FSR 201, which is off FSR 54 just below South Lincoln. Does anyone know how far...

I expect to visit the Catskills more in the future and would like to know which guidebook people have found to be the most helpful, i.e. coverage, ease of use, etc. I believe there are books from the AMC and ADK and possibly some others. Also, I have the five-map set from the NY-NJTC, which...

Well, that’s not entirely true. I did enjoy a fine afternoon with Little Bear, Prino and Big Moose on Hurricane Mountain during last year’s BBQ but on this trip I finally found my way to some of the higher peaks. Friday morning of the recent Spence and Maddi BBQ weekend, SherpaK, funkyfreddy...

From Sapblatt’s Three Bonds in a Day trip report: “We met a rather large group of hikers, one of whom was an old friend of Julie’s. One hiker from Gorham seemed to have hiked every list and trail there is, including the AT. He was bringing his young dog Teddy through the Bonds” Picture of...

Upper and Lower Hollow Roads in Dorset, VT: is this a residential area and thus likely to be driveable after some snow, or are they rough, unplowed/gated woods roads? Thanks.

The Therm-A-Rest ProLite 4 sleeping pads are supposed to be four season pads. Does anyone have actual winter experience with these pads? Specifcally, does an inch and a half pad seem sufficient by itself or will an additional closed cell pad likely be required? Thanks.

Passing so many fine campsites while dayhiking these rounded summits and rugged peaks last year, I kept thinking how much fun it would be to revisit the area someday on a backpacking trip. Between the peaks are both open and wooded ridge walks, deep lush valleys, and many beautiful streams...

My hiking friend Meri and I arrived at Lowes Store late Monday morning hoping to revisit the northern Presidential peaks and scout some routes for a return trip in winter. Both of us have been to these peaks before but only on straight up and down day hikes. Neither of us has spent much time...