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Today, 10:42 AM

hermit replied to a thread Heading up to New Hampshike tomorrow 6-20-2019 for 5 days of hiking some of the 4000' in Q&A - New England

Thank you so much ! Staying in North Conway.

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Today, 10:41 AM

peakbagger replied to a thread Heading up to New Hampshike tomorrow 6-20-2019 for 5 days of hiking some of the 4000' in Q&A - New England

No need, we are in full summer mode. Sure there might be a few snow patches like the infamous one between Jefferson and Edmands Col but its usually a...

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Today, 10:19 AM

hermit started a thread Heading up to New Hampshike tomorrow 6-20-2019 for 5 days of hiking some of the 4000' in Q&A - New England

Is there a need for me to carry any micro spikes in the higher peaks in the Presidential range? I know the weather isn't going to be that good,so I...

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Today, 10:07 AM

richard replied to a thread Water levels in Q&A - New England

I would say 500 cfs or lower is a good benchmark for safe and relatively dry attempts at those crossings. Thanks. This is pretty much what I...

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Today, 10:00 AM

DayTrip replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

I've always followed a similar "model" with my thought process. I try to decide what the PROBABILITY of an event happening is and what the...

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Today, 09:35 AM

DayTrip replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

I remember that. I definitely noticed the black flies on the "dam" of the pond but they weren't bothering me too much. I had applied a few spritzes...

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Today, 09:35 AM

bikehikeskifish replied to a thread Water levels in Q&A - New England

Is there a more specific question? For example, I know from experience that <500 CFPS means you can get to Owl's Head via the trails with dry feet. ...

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Today, 09:29 AM

DayTrip replied to a thread Water levels in Q&A - New England

In terms of what - how easy various river crossings on trails are, i.e. the crossings on Owl's Head? If that is what you mean I would say 500 cfs or...

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Today, 08:51 AM

ChrisB replied to a thread Incredible story in General Backcountry

A young child's inclination to climb things seems almost innate. I've watched toddlers eagerly tackle stone walls, monkey bars, boulders and other...

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Today, 08:32 AM

TJsName replied to a thread Water levels in Q&A - New England

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01074520 The triangles on the graph represent the average discharge for that date (I forget how long it...

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Today, 08:19 AM

richard started a thread Water levels in Q&A - New England

What would be considered normal (average) height at Pemigewasset? Or discharge?

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Today, 08:03 AM

dave.m replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

Yes! I was the guy taking off the knee brace next to the ancient Kelty frame pack (which is the most comfortable pack I've ever carried). Only, we...

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Today, 07:55 AM

dave.m replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

I agree with pretty much everything here. I will add only this, which I think is a good way to untangle the issue of risk. A standard way to...

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Today, 05:32 AM

Red Oak replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

https://www.necn.com/news/new-england/New-Hampshire-May-Charge-80-Year-Old-Hiker-Who-Was-Rescued-511504442.html not sure what to think of this?

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Today, 04:48 AM

DayTrip replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

I'd love to get some trail recommendations for that area for hiking (I'm not a climber). I had randomly come across that earlier in the year...

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Yesterday, 10:08 PM

TCD replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

I'm very spoiled right now. We are on vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It's heaven on earth for climbing and hiking. And they have no...

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Yesterday, 08:51 PM

ChrisB started a thread Just Out Doing Some "iPhoning" in General Backcountry

Here's another pathetic rescue. It's ironic that the the device that leads em astray also provides the coordinares for their rescue. What...

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Yesterday, 05:58 PM

CaptCaper replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

Amen. Finally some one nailed it. Thank you.

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Yesterday, 03:08 PM

JToll replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

Yesterday, 6/17 mosquitoes were bad on Dry River Trail but black flies were bad on Dry River Cutoff and Mt Clinton Trail. I used a headset.

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Yesterday, 03:03 PM

skiguy replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

IMO this is an excellent example of how the bugs can be so weather dependent. Saturday was a nice warm and breezy day which makes a big difference in...

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Yesterday, 02:21 PM

DayTrip replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

The follow up link story has plenty of details to pass judgement on the scenario in my opinion. The 80 year old guy was pretty candid with the...

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Yesterday, 02:00 PM

peakbagger replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

For some reason the NH tourist bureau doesn't seem to publicize the leeches that infest most of the ponds in northern NH;).

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Yesterday, 01:58 PM

DayTrip replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

I did Nancy Pond Trail to Carrigain Notch as an overnight that weekend. I didn't think the black flies or mosquitoes were bad at all. Wore shorts and...

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Yesterday, 12:41 PM

jniehof replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

Did you use them as bait to catch some leeches? Hedgehog Sunday was definitely mostly mosquitos although some black flies. They were thirsty, too;...

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Yesterday, 12:17 PM

dave.m replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

I think the 80yo victim gave enough details in his interview. He badly underestimated the mountain. His summary is the TL/DR of the book "Not...

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Yesterday, 12:15 PM

sierra replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

Here are my 2 cents on this old dude. I don't care if groups split up, I solo. To say a group must stay together is a saying I never understood. I do...

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

OldEric replied to a thread Thursday June 13th 2019 " A Rough day up on the Rock Pile" in General Backcountry

+1. Totally agree there there is no where near enough information to reach any conclusion. There are plenty of 80 year olds who could hike circles...

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Yesterday, 06:03 AM

dave.m replied to a thread 2019 Black Fly Season in Q&A - New England

Black flies were out in force on the Nancy Pond Trail on 6/15-16 all the way to Mt Nancy summit. Headnet needed when not hiking. Mosquitoes were also...

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Yesterday, 05:54 AM

dave.m replied to a thread The Cog is in the news again for potenitally unpermitted building in Q&A - New England

Democracy can be interesting but you have to show up.

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06-17-2019, 04:28 PM

jfb replied to a thread Bugs In Southern NH in Q&A - New England

Plenty of deer flies in Southern Vermont, south of Stratton Mtn.

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