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Thanks guys, Any suggestion a little closer to NH? We are coming from Albany and CT. Best Bryan

Hi all, Any suggestions for a 3 day 2 night loop hike? Mid October wil the goal being enjoyable (ie not trying to bag too many peaks) good views, wilderness, rivers etc. we can average about 10-13 miles per day assuming elevation isn’t large. I had my eye on a Wiley, Tom field loop in at...

Any decent campsites along the route?

Hey Guys, My buddy and I (both parents with little kids) have been given the green light to get away for an overnight. We will be leaving from southwestern CT and are willing to drive up to 1.5 hours to a trail/location. I've always been a White Mountains fan, and he is closer to the ADKs, but...

Hmm, this is good to know. I need to pull out my map and take a peak, but I assume there is a connection from Galehead trail-head to Garfield trail? It seems the Gale River Loop Road connects the two trailheads?

Hey Guys, As usual the plan is changing. I'm now looking to leave EARLY Saturday AM and return Sunday evening. Cabot may be a long haul from Boston... How about Garfield and the Garfiled ridge campsite? I haven't been up there yet, so I could kill a couple birds with one stone. How is the...

All beta is welcomed...

Hey All, I am planning my first backpacking trip with the dog (and my first this season). I was hoping to head out later in the afternoon Friday with 2 nights of tenting, and hopefully to tag Stella's first 4K. That said, I would love some suggestions for a trip. Here are some requirements...

I just had my second LESI lumbar epidural steroid injection) this past Friday to treat my DDD/anular tear/herniations at the L5-L4 and L5-S1 locations. The first shot was biased to the right to treat the right side sciatica which was my major complaint. I felt immediate relief but still...

Don't be afffriad of the shots. I spent a lot of time worrying about them and at the end of the day it was nothing. No pain, just a slight burn, and the benefits were SO worth it. In retrospect, I wish I had them earlier, as I missed a lot of hikes and ski weekends b/c I put the shot off for...

The best thing I've ever done for my DDD was to take my surgeons advice and get the CSI's. After injections, I was pain free long enough to really stretch out my back, work on core strengthening, and get moving again... I'm not near 100% but can get arouns without pain. The next step is to...

Goals.... Get back out on the trails. I decided against any back surgeries for now and have had my first steroid injection to treat several back injuries (herniated discs, annular tears, etc). Feeling GREAT!!! My goals are several: I will get married June 11th, and then spend a week with my...

Hello All, With consistent temps below freezing and the hopes for some steady snow to set up on the trails, I am now thinking about bringing Stella on winter hikes. Stelle the Advernture Chocolate Pup is 6.5 months old, loves to hike, is active and ready for the challenge. But, before I brush...

Hale it is! Stella is sporting a new yellow pack as not the be mistaken for game. Should be fun. We aim to be at the trailhead near 9:30-9:45AM for what we hope to be a fun first 4K. BK

Thanks All, Stella is 5.5 months, and gets regular workouts. She has hiked 5 miles but with minimal elevation gain. She has stamina and is stocky/strong. Seems like Hale may be the best bet for us this weekend... I've never been against turning back before summit. Stella will learn the...