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    Preparation for a Winter Trip in Baxter

    Don't hesitate to PM me. Here's the synopsis. See: http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?47323-Baxter-State-Park-in-the-Winter Also, it's turned bitterly cold up there: http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=car&wwa=wind%20chill%20advisory Northern BSP Trip Summary...
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    Washington State - 2012

    I already do. :) I also pass through Monroe often.
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    Washington State - 2012

    Oh, there is a lot more. You've merely scratched the surface. :] I've only scratched a little bit more.
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    Washington State - 2012

    I recommend them all. There's so much to explore out here.
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    Washington State - 2012

    You're welcome.
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    Baxter State Park in the Winter

    I've got MSR snowshoes and Black Diamond crampons. Should be good. Thanks.
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    Baxter State Park in the Winter

    Thanks TJ. Do I really need the xc-skis? I was just going to snowshoe in with my pack. I know skis would be faster, but I would prefer to minimize equipment. Have a head lamp, thermometer, and will print out a wind chill chart. We're following the Baxter State Park Winter Use Guide. I sure hope...
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    Baxter State Park in the Winter

    Currently, I am a part of a group that is planning on doing some winter hiking in Baxter State Park soon. We are awaiting confirmation. Our plan is: Day 1 - Trout Brook Farm Day 2 - South Branch Pond Day 3 - Traveler Mountain Day 4 - 13.2 miles out. I'm not concerned about hiking in on the...
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    Washington State - 2012

    I'm sharing some photos and text from hiking in Washington state. I live out here now, but am originally from Maine and spent most of my life hiking the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. I post infrequently here. Camp Muir- April 22, 2012 The goal since I moved out here 2 years ago has...
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    Latitude & Longitude for Mt Success Plane Wreck

    Thanks to everybody who sent messages. I found it relatively easily with all the directions. Head south on the AT. Look for a fork, one with a cairn to left. Follow the herd path to the AT corridor. Head right. Can't miss it.
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    Latitude & Longitude for Mt Success Plane Wreck

    Does anyone have the above they can send me in a PM? I realize this may entail me posting beta for hikes in Washington state (Maine ex-pat). I will be hiking Mt Success this Sunday. Thanks in advance for any tips. I've read up on info. I believe the wreckage to be in a general east-south...
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    You are welcome.

    You are welcome.
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    Can anyone identify this insect?

    Is the pronunciation ick-new-mon?
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    Can anyone identify this insect?

    Thanks everybody.
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    Can anyone identify this insect?

    I'm a software engineer, not an entomologist, so apologies if this is common. I've hiked plenty in Northern New England and never seen another of its kind. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5rnyE3_g5c7gicnJ9NtzMNzDrZ5McF6Z_SeY52Hc4vk?feat=directlink
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