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There's a great sense of adventure following a recommendation like that.

Manitou Springs, no too far away. The famous Barr trail is a very even footed trail. It could take you all the way up Pikes Peak. We only went a couple miles up Mt. Manitou to see the top of the Manitou Springs Incline. Athletes train here. This hike is a great preview to hiking in Colorado. Dave

Done tons of winter hiking in western mass & southern NH, never the Whites. I read the AMC winter hiking guide for gear, I fall real short in preparedness. I read Not Without Peril, learned a lot. In spring, summer and fall, I'd be over prepared for hiking the Whites. I really would be hesitant...

dug, I own the dvd "Touching the Void." I watch it at least twice a year. That one does merit to Joe Simpson's book of the same name. It rules!! Dave

I do love adventure films and this could be good. I'll watch the movie when it almost immediately goes to video. But I have to say...I read half of his book and I was disgusted how irresponsible he was in his endeavors. He even admited to it many times. I feel for the guy, he got himself saved...

Retract Papa Bear - the map from Hilltop Orchards to Perry's Peak is $5. I was incorrect. I do remember to views weren't fantastic due to tree growth but with good company and a couple apples, and some wine samples, it should make for a great trip. Dave

Perry Peak I accessed last year in the town of Richmond. Starting at the Hilltop apple orchard, they provide a map of the route for free.

From what I've heard East Street is blocked off near the CT state line. You can access Mt.Washington SF and the trailhead for Riga/Bear Mtn. Motels - try Great Barrington, not too far away. I do a large loop hike there a couple times a year for conditioning. From the Mt.Wash HQ south via...

Carthart - marino wool - they rule. Smartwool I like, but don't protect my feet as well.

Unless you're willing to redirect the solar panel each time the sun moves, in direct sunlight for hours on end, it's not going to do the job. Don't buy into the marketing of these products. The tech for this type of product is not there yet. DaveG.

I believe in the right to own. But I think the trail isn't the right place to be carrying. Maybe if I were in the bush in Alaska, I might feel safer with a cannon. I da know. Too many out there with their right to carry can be very dangerous. My 2 cents.

Monroe to Dean, LT to summit. Down on Monroe. All of my 4 summits I've gone this way, cause of a few opportunities to get a nice picture of the summit. I like the scrambles before actually getting to the drive to the summit. It's a nice and very quiet approach. Hate to say (write), but after...

Well, this post inspired me. I have to plan a vacation day and drive up. I've hiked it twice and love this peak. I remember that the only downside for me is the drive up to Waterbury takes longer than the hike itself. DaveG.

nh08 pic - Mt. Cranmore, easy.

J.Dub, I was there that Sunday, started a little later. The trail was tough and enjoyed most of it. Noticed too many not prepared for the hike. I figured being a holiday weekend, many fools would be out. Too many without water or pack. One guy swigged a beer and loudly bragged about the car his...