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If you lost a pair of glasses recently in the Dix range I have them. Pm me with description and address.

I'm planning on going in from the loj, possibly part way with skis (extent of which is negotiable/discussable/snow dependent). Potential route may include Lake Arnold trail to Feldspar Brook and back or one way over Marcy, esp if skiing conditions are favorable. Anyone interested?

Well the day started out promising enough, one group signed in for the whole Dix Range and another for Dix and Hough. I gave it a 50 - 50 chance that the Lillian Brook herd path would be broken out by one of the groups from the top down. Donning skis for the road from Clear Pond and then on to...

Upper Works to Flowed Lands had about 6-8" of new over crusty footpath, mostly held weight. By the trip out most areas were well broken, but stream and even smaller water crossings were unfrozen at the time. Used Red trail from FL to Herbert Brook with fine conditions - did not attempt Flowed...

I know this has been discussed in the past but I 'd like to get some current thoughts on baselayer tops for those of us with, shall we say moisture management issues. I am not looking for suggestions on anything other than brands and fabrics which people may have found to transmit moisture away...

Allen, The lonely mountain. So you hike five miles and what do you see off in the distance? Allen You go another two miles (which feel like five miles) and what are you at the base of? Allen You climb over and under, in and out of the slide, up the steep face, through the narrow upper...

Snow from trailhead to Summit. Lots of snow toward summit and on slide. Snowshoes necessary, poles desirable by many for the steeper parts of the slide and whenever. Crampons not necessary this day at all. Views outstanding - some fresh snow falling at the end of the day. Long. Bring lots...

We have a group planning a trip to Allen Sat. AM. We plan to meet at the trailhead at 6AM. At least some of the group will try to ski part of the way in. Let me know if you're interested.

Great day to be out in the woods! Lake rd. to Gill Brook shortcut trail was slick for skiing (before last night's snow) and the way out was quick (read: unable to slow down even with metal edges). Great snow all the way from lake road to summits of Colvin and Blake. Premiere butt sliding...

I had the pleasure today of shepherding my son Sam to the summit of Tabletop for the completion of his 46th peak. We were joined by his Mom, sister and our wonderful friends with whom we have shared many such adventures. Even his grandpa and a dear family friend came in to Marcy Dam to meet us...

Great day to end the winter climbing season, sunny and crisp in the AM warming up in the afternoon, and the beauty of daylight savings time. Skied in to Marcy Dam with a new pair of backcountry nordic skis. Unfjortunately I mistakenly used a glide wax in stead of a typical grippy xc ski wax...

I have noticed recently that the two-way radios advertised (walkie-talkies for us of the Dick Tracy era) claim to have vastly increased broadcast and reception power. It seems that only a couple of years ago it was unusual to see a six- or seven-mile range while now it is in the double digits...

I am interested in skiing the Whiteface toll road sometime later this winter if and when we get some decent snow. Here's the question... Is there a reasonable way to jump off the toll road and grab Esther on the way up or down. Is there any herd path or tricky method to avoid schlepping the...

All these threads about winter hiking are getting me thinking about new and different ways to get from one place to another in the winter. As I glissaded down Algonquin one frosty January day last year I came upon a couple with carrying small inflatable "butt sleds" for lack of a better term...

As many had before, I chose to save Whiteface for the last of my 46 peaks. Having done a number of the most popular peaks early on in my hiking days, it became an obvious choice due to accessibility, its majestic dominance of the skyline and the ability of non hikers to join us at the top (and...

Looking for a hiking partner(s) for Friday or Sat to do Cliff or Allen (could be persuaded to do Marshall or try to get Redfield as well with Cliff). I would like to ski the approach if possible/conditions allow from Upper works. Day would depend on weather especially if rain is forcast. If...

Has anyone been on the Lake road recently enough to give any conditions for skiing to the Sawteeth trail? Plan to use XC skis with light duty BC boots to go in and out on the road if the conditions allow. I wonder if there will be enough snow to even try it. Plan to go on 2/12. Thanks.

:( So close and yet... What a perfect day for a stroll in the high peaks. Full out sun, high in the thirties. Reasonably good snow conditions. We shunned the more straight forward route to Marshall for a hike through Indian Pass to Cold Brook pass. Never having been through IP we planned what...

We are planning to do Marshall this Fri 2/4/05 in thru Herbert Brk and out via Cold Brook Pass to Indian Pass. Does anyone know the trail conditions and if the trails are broken on the West side of the MacIntyre range. The plan is to go from UW but could be amended to go from the Loj if the...

I have read very few threads primarily devoted to skiing. I wonder if it is the unusually poor snow for this time of year or if the majority of the members here are not big into skiing. It would seem that one of the advantages of winter backcountry travel would be that one could ski home at...