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The AMC White Mountain Guide mentions a stream in the col between Pierce and Eisenhower. Is this a reliable source in general? Anyone know its current condition? I suppose Mizpah Spring Hut is probably the nearest alternative, which I noticed from Rocket21's post is now open for self service...

In another thread, someone mentioned the recently-published "Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering". I recently read this book and would highly recommend it to those who enjoyed Forest and Crag. This book has prompted me to start reading a few of the expedition accounts, which...

I was thinking of hiking up Pierce/Eisenhower on Sunday using the Crawford Path from the notch. Last time I was there I just parked at the Depot right off Rte. 302, but I read somewhere that hikers are supposed to use a lot on Mt. Clinton Rd. Since that's closed in the winter (at least according...