Recent content by Fuzzy

Update on the story from Wired dot com https://www.wired.com/story/unsettling-truth-mostly-harmless-hiker/

Going to try to find a can and give it a try. Thank you.

As a possible option, I currently use an external frame backpack with a telescoping frame. All the weight is on the hips. The shoulder straps simply stabilize the load. I forget the brand/model. Can look it up if interested.

I was looking for the radio on Fort a couple of months ago and could not find it. Traversed the ridge several times. No luck. Did find the bigger stuff, but no radio.

I just read the article. Gave me pause. Made me sad. Also gave me hope. I seem to be all over the map.

Wet snow in Twin @ 1500 feet. Birch trees do not look happy about it.

...aaaannnnnd now they are reopening some previously closed trail heads.... Yikes. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/whitemountain/home

Ah. Thanks. " Trails would remain open, but only accessible by foot traffic in order to discourage long distance travel and to adhere to the State’s Stay Safe at Home orders. If you are able to walk to the trailhead without driving, you can access the trail." Interesting.

A new notice was put up on the US Forrest Service website yesterday. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/notices/?cid=FSEPRD729199 Looks like they are closing down more of the Forrest. Unfortunately, the Exhibit A link does not seem to be working. Anybody have any real information?

Yup Some scaled down photos I took late last year.

Hiking Katahdin has been on my bucket list for many years. Attempted to set up a trip last year, but was hit with various illnesses and related setbacks. Made reservations for a date earlier this month, only to have the forecast turn to heavy rain. Was fortunate enough to be able to change the...

Not pretending you are not there. Not being rude. Look up introverted, and try to understand that constant greetings can be a real problem. Some people just want to enjoy the hike, the trees, the air, the rocks, the gray-jays.... I reply to greetings (usually with a grunt after a few hours into...

Yup. That is me. Love it.

Argh. Just for a counterpoint: I do not hike to meet people. I do not like saying "Hi!" dozen's of times. I have no interest in striking up a conversation with anybody. I will, however, be polite respond to greetings. I also help others when needed, answer pertinent questions, etc., etc.. I...

A bit less on my porch in Twin. Tree branches are completely coated with the stuff. Looks lovely. I'm hoping Sunday will be a good day to hike at higher elevations. Need to get in at least one more "winter" hike before spring/mud season sets in.