I was going to be cynical but the purchase of a fishing license fixes everything.
I start to wonder if when someone does the job they have been charged with such as search and rescue irrespective of the situation when will we get to the place where service charges are incurred. "Hi I would...
I think it is important to do trip planning first and the gear you bring is based upon the trip. I also recommend packing your wits first. What I am suggesting is a note prior to gear selection reminding everyone to plan their trip and to use their wits to stay out of trouble.
Beyond the above...
Goss hawks
The first time I encountered Goss Hawks I was attacked from back and front by a nesting pair. I had no idea what they were. I told them I was a human and they should be afraid of me. I was totally ignored. I did the only thing I could think to do. I got the hell out of there.
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4 mtns
My advice watch the weather and go for it. I did it along with some young guys I met at the trailhead. Mistake #1---do not hike with very young men. I stayed with them until we got back to the junction with nothing left to do but return to our cars. They kicked my butt on the way back...
I feel a bit distressed. I thought you said Scaur Ridge was the worst.
Sounds like you are having trouble staying between the lines and on a trail.
Now that I have heckled you a bit, sounds like an exciting adventure.
100
way to go. We talked way back about you finishing. Congrats. It is a good hike. I helped someone finish the NH 48 on Friday, Finishing a list is big and a whats next kind of moment.
Interesting as I live real close to Blue Ox and employ someone who once worked there.
Bigfoot
Sunday was the day. I was invited to join a friend of mine to hike to Owl's Head. BTW we are still friends after this hike. We met a guy in the parking lot at Lincoln Woods and asked him to join us. His group was not to be found.
We went up to Black Pond and did a bushwhack to the Lincoln Brook...