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Looking to give Mt. Isolation a visit. I'm dealing with a knee issue, full replacement at some point. I have responded well with Visco shots. Pretty solid/stable on the up but the return is where the pain will hit. I've been doing some hikes in the Catskill and they have been a ok. Whites...

I've posted previously I'm headed to Acadia late August. I'm a big photo enthusiast. Talking to you Joe! I'm using a Nikon Z7 and a Z6. Z7 tripod looking to get a few shots legitimate enough to print large and matte and frame in my bed room. No lighthouse for me but thinking the really nice...

Headed to Acadia at the end of August for a few days. First day arrival should be around noon. 7 and half hour drive for me. Set up camp (staying at ocean side KOA tent site); lobster, clam, muscle, corn, chicken apple sausage clam bake time. Bottle Chianti and sunset at Cadillac Mt if mother...

The virus has me working 4 long days on and 4 days off. Keeping to the Catskills for hikes until the situation allows farther travel out of state. Lot's of projects racing through the head on these hikes. Back in the day.....I took my last final for my undergrad and hopped in the truck (I...

I started getting my girlfriend into hiking. Trying to ease her into some trails and thought of Bromley. I'm aware the ski mountain is closed and not making snow due to the "virus." The AT to summit is about as easy as it gets and has a view. Anyone know the trail conditions? Really only...

19 Years ago I had an incident at work in which I tore the meniscus in my left knee. I'm left handed and my left leg is my power leg for all intensive purposes. I was lucky to have a great surgeon (he works on pro football players and pro soccer players) complete my repair by tying the...

I have a bivy sack from LL Bean that is about 16 years old. It is in great shape but the seam tape has basically pulled away and, for lack of a better term, rotted away. Any way to repair?

If anyone is heading out to Owl's Head please post up trail conditions. I'm looking to knock off 1 of my last 3 to complete NH 4k's and will be taking Lincoln Woods approach. I'm guessing prepare for mud, snow, and ice up top! Thinking crampons a must in case the last mile is iced up. I'd...

Class 101 wen't rather well. I figured better to start a new thread for class 102. I'm looking to head out to get Owl's Head done (3 more left for my list!) next week. Today or tomorrow I am going to try (big trrry!) BaseCamp to map out the trails to Owl's head. This will be the first...

Assuming I know ZERO about GPS and how it works......If a guy (or gal) came to those of you in the know and said: "Where do I go to begin to learn how GPS works?" Garmin Montana 680. Not sure if I will keep it. Don't have a clue of its capabilities or if I want it. Very much euphoric and...

I am looking for a first week of April hike of Mansfield and was wondering about the trail conditions. I'm guessing still snow & ice and mud season is holding back. This year's warmer weather has made guessing a dangerous venture so I;ll ask those who would know. Thanks:D

I have plenty of heavy leather boots like La Sportiva GTX, Makalu, and Nepal's. I've gotten a bit older and smarter! I'm looking at getting a lighter pair of boots for the upcoming spring. I figure best approach is to ask your advice and go from there. I do want a lightweight boot but one...

I have 3 trips left in my NH4K endeavor. I was wondering if there is a specific place to find legitimate average times for a hike online. I have Isolation, Bonds, and Owl head to go. I'm usually on target or a little quicker for the WMNF Guide Book ascent but tend to fly on the decent. I...

I was able to get an early start, leaving Sabbady Falls Picnic area at 6AM. It was pretty overcast and still a little dark on the trail. Wasn't as warm as I thought it would be but it was pretty yucky in the humidity department. I spent a little while at the falls as it has been years since I...

I am heading out to do Isolation next week. I realize the fall is here and rooms fill up and probably aren't going to be cheap. I figured I'd ask those who know! Issue: Leaving my home in NY at 3am and driving for 5 1/2 to 6hrs then hitting the trail takes its toll; Mentally and psychically...

Not sure how, but I seem to have an infection on my big toe after a beach trip to Ocean City, MD. It's healing and I was hopeful it would be back to normal after today. Not so. I would like to finish my NH 4k by 1st week Oct. (I have a 4 week school to attend for work; mandatory and its in...

Made the trip to Cabot a little earlier this time! Left my house at 315am and was at the fish hatchery gate just before 800am. Hit the Bunnel Notch trail to Killkenny trail. Weather was beautiful despite the possible thunderstorms and showers. Needless to say, they never came in and the sun...

I've got a couple more trips to complete my 4kers (Cabot, Isolation, Bond's, N Tripyramid, Owl's Head). A few loooong day trippers in this batch. I'm headed out early to knock off 1 of them tomorrow, hopefully before the rains come later in the afternoon. I'm giving the whole "gel" thing a...

My last hike I lugged around a Nikon D810. Way to big and heavy! My other options are on the extremes, D600 or Cannon Powershot D30. I was thinking the Cannon G16 (or wait for the coming G17). Wondering if anyone on the forum is toting one.

Wednesday I went to do the 11+ mile Cabot loop to hit Cabot, Horn, & Bulge. I was a little late arriving and knew I wouldn't arrive back to my car by 4pm (I was parked in the hatchery of York Pond Rd). I hiked up to the summit of Terrace Mt. instead. I'm glad I did it. It was a good time...