Recent content by BillyRay

I have a pair of Asolo plastic boots that I had widened at the local ski shop. They were able to widen them just in the toe box - right where I needed the room - and they are now amazingly comfortable.

Hi I'm planing a day trip to summit Whiteface and Passaconaway as a loop. I have never been to the area, and wonder if there are any flaws to my plan. My thinking to go up the Blueberry Ledge trail to the Whiteface summit, across the Rollins trail to the Passaconaway summit, then return via...

I'm planning to do Lafayette via the Old Bridle Path tomorrow morning. If you're interested in joining me, I'll be at Lafayette place parking around 8:00. You can reply here or just show up.... Rick

Good write up. I sorta knew the "something increases by 4 " rule... but wasn't aware of the details you've provided. Hearing this, I find it hard to believe anything would have been left atop Mt Washington back in 1934 when 231 mph was recorded! Rick

More qualified than I! I too will be driving a grey Subaru Outback... The forecast for the region looks cooperative. I'm still not quite 100% certain of my ability get up there from Mass in the morning though. We are expecting sleet, ice, snow and rain. I should have a good idea how it will...

9:00 AM Sunday sounds perfect. If anyone else wants to join please feel free to reply, or simply show up (though a reply here would be appreciated). The assumption is you have full winter gear and experience. This won't be a particularly strenuous hike, but physical fitness and winter skills are...

All good points. I have been turned back at tree line on that mountain on 2 previous attempts due to high wind and white-out conditions. The forecast will be key to maybe picking an alternate (wooded) peak, as well as to whether or not I can even drive up there Sunday morning!

Great. I think we might want to recruit one more participant because: 1) I have not climbed via Glencliff either, and it'd be nice to have someone along who's done it. 2) Given the forecast, we'll likely be breaking trail, and another sole will be welcome to share the chore. #1 is not is...

Thanks for the reply Lefty. Given the forecast, I had to move my Sunday plans to Saturday, meaning Sunday 2/22 is now the day I will be free to hike. You ask which trails: - I have wanted to do the Webster/Jackson loop counter clockwise in winter ever since doing in summer many years ago...

I swear by my TNF "Denali Fleece" (aka Polertec 300) insulating layer. I once wore it to summit Mt Washington is sub-zero temps, and roasted because I'd put on too many layers for fear of getting cold (fleece zip T base layer under, and Goretex shell over it all). After several hours of...

Hmm, 60 views and no replies... Maybe because folks don't know me. I'm just an average winter hiker, who rarely gets a chance to get out. And when I do, it is rare that any of of my hiker friends are free the same day. So rather that go solo, I figured I'd post here. The list above contains a...

HI I'm looking to attempt a NH a peak this Saturday, and am wondering if anyone is interested in: - Webster/Jackson - Willey (and possibly Field) - Madison - Wildcat - Cabot - Moosilauke Rick

Great overall condition. Microspikes were helpful. Some serious ice on the trail that proved tricky but not prohibitive. Cover was a little thin in spots. All stream crossings were frozen over. Trail broken all the way to ridge. I used microspikes up to tree line, snowshoes above tree line...

I'm looking to join or start a group to bag a peak on Sunday the 13th. I'm eying Madison, Jefferson or Adams, but I am quite flexible.If you have plans to hike and can use a little company, or would like to make plans to hike, please let me know. Thanks Rick

I am hoping to get out for a hike next weekend (6/13) and just realized this may coincide perfectly with the wildflower season on Washington's Alpine Garden... Something I've been wanting to see for years. Does anyone have any info on when the blooms are expected to peak this year? I will...