Recent content by dundare

Sad to hear this news - I read the story and my heart sank. The first thing I thought of was I hope it was no one from VFTT. Its a long way from those kind of conditions down here in NC, but I am missing the whites especially at this time of year.

I just found out I am going to be spending a week for work in Slovenia this coming summer. I have heard the hiking is excellent. Has anyone been to this area or hiked in the Julian Alps? I have started some web research, but was wondering if anyone had personal suggestions on hikes, routes...

Thanks for the quick replies. I was down in Asheville two summers ago for an intense academic conference and didnt get to any hiking during my time there. That being said, I was itching to given the views from town and UNCA where the conference was. I look forward to heading back. Lx93, I...

Just found out that I am moving to NC (Chapel Hill area) in early June. I realize there is some excellent backcountry and hiking in the NC/Tennessee area. Anyone know is there are: 1) some good websites for hiking down there 2) any hiking groups like the amc 3) any hiking books/guides worth...

Congrats on a job well done. I hope your next 48 or whatever list you work on brings you as much fun as these 48 have...

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the info. I am gonna push the Waumbek trip back till next weekend - just got some free tickets for the Celtics tomorrow night and dont fancy on getting up at 4:30 am for the hike after going into Boston. Looks like I will sleep in a bit and then go wander the Blue...

Thanks for the replies and the encouragement all. Hopefully, I will have a nice trip report up before the Super Bowl. My first winter 4k!

They are strap on - but I was just worried about the bar on the bottom - it just hangs out there in space along the curve of the sole. FWIW, I have only used crampons a couple times and am so far from being an expert it doesnt even need stating :)

Thanks for the replies. I wish I could use my G 10s. With the curve of the sole on the Winterras, the bar is just too exposed. I have a feeling it would snap within minutes. Maybe I will just pick up a pair of stabilizers.

Planning to climb Starr King and Waumbek this weekend and wondering whether I should bring crampons. I would prefer to wear my new Merrell Winterra (comfort factor) and I dont think my G 10s will work with the Winterras. I know a lot of people have done this hike in winter on here, so I am...

Is the Zealand Road plowed? I just saw a trail conditions post saying that it was. I thought it wasnt plowed until spring?

Has anyone seen SherpaK and his sled lately?

If you are going to do weights, stick to free weights. Use dumbells. I would suggest pilates - strength for your core is even more important as you get older.

Its a sad story. My wife and I had been discussing a trip there for next Dec-Jan. Given that she emailed me the story from the Globe today, I am really going to have to do some convincing if we are going to go...

Heh, I am such an iffy skier that I am sure I could turn that into a nightmare. When I go up later this year, I think I will likely stick to snowshoes...