Recent content by Grandaddy

Right on brother! I myself have been derided (very recently) as by my choice of boots while hiking on the Wildcats. People who have nothing better to do than smile at you while looking down their noses at you (then writing negative posts) are losers of the highest order.

I think Great Blue Hill is a nice "gateway" hike for kids' with nice views of The surroundings and the weather station on top. The various routes vary between easy and moderately difficult. Basically, Mt. Washington is Blue Hill on steroids! ;)

11-09-13 Weather: base 25F, mostly cloudy, gusty winds diminishing to calm conditions at summit. I got an early start, leaving at 6:30 am. Bare booted, though could have used traction up high. Trail conditions: thin layer of graupel all the way to the summit. On accent: Lonesome Lake trail...

Thanks for the info. The earliest that I can go is in 2 weeks. I'll let you know what I find!

Hi all, With the warm spring that we have experienced in New England, I'm wondering if any prognosticators out there (or those with recent experience) have an idea when the ideal time to head up to the Alpine Gardens Trail would be this year. Thanks!

Darren, I am very sorry for your loss. May your family stay strong through these difficult times. Better days are ahead, and memories of your father will abound. Peter

From Mt. Washington Auto Road site FAQ's: Can I park on the Auto Road and hike? Yes, but please make sure your vehicle is parked in one of the many turnouts along the Auto Road and is not blocking traffic. The Auto Road is narrow in spots and cannot accommodate parked cars. Also, be sure to...

Actually, thinking of the long term effects of living in such a house, and the fact that these homes will probably in place for years to come to endanger people in the future, tents may be a better in the short term because they are universally viewed as "temporary." Also, the negative effect...

A tent sure beats Styrofoam temporary housing!

I have a Leica Dlux 3, which falls into a similar price range as the G9. I love this little camera. I do leave the dSLR at home for long hikes. One of the nice things about this camera is that you can shoot video in 16:9 aspect ratio. While not Hi def (720p/1080i) is does 480p (similar to...

Willard and Sugarloaf are both relatively easy with great views. IMO, if you are to do one of the Sugarloaf peaks, I'm partial to middle Sugarloaf. There are some moderately steep areas on Sugarloaf for about 1/4 mile or so, but nothing horrible.

When you are cleared for physical activity, be patient, as it may take a while to ramp back up, due to the medication side effects. Anything that lowers the BP has the ability to cause dizzyness and fatigue. These side effects often lessen with time (i.e. weeks to a few months.) These factors...

The skeg is often useful in the wind though I often pull up the skeg in strong currents as it tracks the kayak against the vector of the current. Often, this is not the line that I want to paddle, especially with tidal currents in estuaries.

We started with a Snugli (which is rated for up to 22 lbs, I believe) until our daughter was 8 months, and I walked into REI and saw that they had a sale...we picked up a Kelty. The Snugli was nice for infants 'cuz it was only ~$25, and it is comfortable until nearing the weight limit. I think...

if you... can legally purchase a bottle of booze at any number of highway rest areas. are given the hairy eyeball by the locals for driving a foreign car, even if it is full of rust...oh yeah, I'm from MA. feel like are in Arkansas. are surrounded with cars carrying very imaginative 6 or...