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I'm looking to replace my old ski pants, they're the workhorse out of all my winter clothes, double layer nylon, not insulated or waterproof, just good wind protection and durable nylon, with full length side zippers so I can put them on while wearing snowshoes. They have built in gaiters, too...

My wife and I are pretty avid four season campers and hikers. We occasionally backpack, but more typically we drive to a car campground, pitch a tent, and go out on day hikes, paddling, biking, etc., and are back at the campsite to enjoy fresh food and cold beer at dinner. We're expecting a baby...

Up for adoption is a pair of full grain leather, leather lined, insulated Tecnica mountaineering boots that take full clip in crampons. They are an older model but in good shape, they are labeled as Euro size 43, if I recall, but I normally wear a US size 10 mens and they are a bit too small for...

Started from the parking area on Mountain Road in Underhill State Park, easy walking on the road, through Eagle's Cut Trail, up until a bit past the junction of Sunset Ridge Trail and Lara Cowles Trail. At that point, the trail just disappears. Not sure if there was new snow the previous night...

Very nice walking, well packed, though narrow, path from top to bottom. About an inch or two of soft snow on the bottom half, becoming deeper on the upper section. There is a fair amount of hard, slick ice beneath that snow. I used Hillsound Freesteps and trekking poles. Carried snowshoes, but...

Would appreciate any suggestions for hikes that might give me a chance to catch sight of a moose in Vermont, preferable northern. I'm considering a trip to Island Pond but open to other areas.

I have read many of the old threads here on back country skis and have researched a fair amount. I've concluded that I want no-wax, metal edge, double camber skis for back country touring, probably Rossignol BC 65 or something similar. I want to use skis much as I use snowshoes - as tools to...

Hi, I've recently relocated to Vermont, a bit north of Mt. Mansfield and Stowe. I'm hoping to do a few overnight hikes this winter, and wondering if anyone could recommend any favorite two day hikes with an option for tent camping. I'm somewhat experienced at winter hiking, but I don't do...

Good morning, I'll be travelling in Andalusia, Spain, this May, and I'm interested in doing a traverse of the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada. I'm having trouble finding the info I need to plan my route. Does anyone know of a good place to purchase maps and books for Spanish hiking, that will...

I'm interested in renting the Black Mountain Cabin in the Saco Ranger District (near Jackson) for a few days. I've seen the Black Mountain Ski Trail,which accesses the cabin, described as moderate. A few questions if anyone could help me - Is snowshoeing allowed on the trail? I don't have cc...

I'm borrowing this question from another thread, because I'm curious how veteran New England hikers would answer. I have a fair amount of winter hiking experience, but haven't hiked much in the Whites or the northeast at all. So, when you're day hiking in winter, what's your plan if the trip...

I'm having hips surgery next month:(, so I'm not likely to bag many 4,000's this winter. Nonetheless, I must get my snow fix, and my wife and my faithful adventure dog love snow even more than I do. Any suggestions for short, smooth walks in New England where I might still get a good dose of the...

For a long time I've wanted a true four season, expedition style tent for winter camping, but the price has put me off. Recently I've seen the Coleman Exponent Helios X2 from several online retailers for less than $200, which seems like a great deal. The tent design looks to be basically the...

Hello all, I am new to this forum and fairly new to New England. I am interested in hiking the Crawford Path, from Crawford Notch to Mt. Washington and back, as an overnight trip. I see that the Lake of the Clouds hut is closed for the season, but I would like to pitch a small tent at or near...