Recent content by gforce

I'm thinking of backpacking a loop from the Dry River trail area off US302. Where is the best overnight parking near there? I think there is a small trail head parking lot, can I park overnight there safely? Is there hiker parking at dry river campground? What about the Wiley house site? Thanks...

5/27-5/28 Did a solo overnight to the Perch from Bowman trailhead. After the frist stream crossing I was walking along (quietly I guess) turned a corner a was surprised to see two bear cubs crossing the path, (aprox. 50' away) almost simultaneously I saw the Mama bear off to the left. I was a...

David Metsky mentioned a parking pass is required at bowman trailhead. I was just there tuesday-wednsday and didn't notice any evidence a pass was required. I looked for the normal signs, collection box etc. I may have just got lucky, no ticket or anything. Anybody know for sure? Thanks Glenn

Israel ridge trail from bowman trailhead to Mt. Adams virtually snow/ice free Israel ridge trail from bowman trailhead to Mt. Adams virtually snow/ice free. I ran into a few inconsequential patches on 5/27-5/28. Stayed at the Perch. Foggy but still nice. Glenn

Left from Cardigan lodge ~8.30 up Clark etc. to summit, down Mowgliss and Manning. First mile or so bare bootable. Traction aids definitely required higher up. Hardpacked snow covered by 2-3" of powder until close to summit. Summit rocks icey. Light snow and partly cloudy conditions. Bitter...

Re: Transciever I think it is technically legal to own, and it is legal to operate a HAM radio in an emergency situation without being licensed. I always carry my Yaesu VX-7R in the whites and can normally get into some nearby repeater. As opposed to my cellphone which is normally useless. Do...

oops. I didn't mean for it to be a rant. I should have realized there must be a history of these types of posts. I am a dog lover by the way. I was just wondering what I should have done? Asked to see the owners ID? Anyway I didn't mean to start a string of contentious posts. Glenn

Has this happened to you? And how did you react? Got bit by a unleashed dog on top of South pyramid! Didn't break the skin but painful. The owner(s) (group of 5 or 6) scolded the dog but didn't offer an apology to me. I didn't really know how to react. There was no blood so I basically kept...

Wow that's really too bad. Although I don't know Doug I have read a lot of his posts concerning GPS's etc. When I saw a recent GPS thread with no contributions from Doug I was wondering where he was... I thought he must be on vacation or something. Doug I believe we share the same home town, if...

Here are some pictures such as they are. I really am due for a new camera... Flat Mountain Pond Overnight gforce

Following some suggestions from VFTT'ers I did an overnight to Flat Mountain Pond 2/10-2/11. Hiked in from the Whiteface Intervale trail head. I was immediatly passed by two snowmobiles, after that I didn't see anyone the entire time. Flat Montain Pond Trail obviously hadn't been hiked in...

I am looking into snowshoes and I was all set on 30" shoes based on the various brands sizing charts (I am 200 lbs without gear). After reading some recent threads I was thinking of going with 25". To be more specific I was thinking of Atlas 1230 vs 1225. These would be used for day hikes and...

Now that I'm thinking about more than winter dayhikes and skiing. I'm doing some reading etc. and I had a question concerning food handling during the winter. In my three season camping I always hang food at night or when unattended, cook away from my tent etc. But I often see references in...

Trying to setup a few easier winter camping trips for early next year and was looking for suggestions for single night trips in the White mountains. 1) I'm looking for a 0-7 mi. ski/snow shoe in with an appropriate camp site at end. 2) Established campsite or shelter is fine. But definitely...

Hiked Moosiluake on 11/25/06 to burn off some Thanksgiving calories. Trail conditions very good, only very small patches of ice, not much mud either. One large blow down. Gorge brook, snapper, carraige road, gorge brook. Nothing exceptional except for the exceptionally clear and blue sky. A real...