Recent content by Jen-san

Same here! What a small world it is. I must tell Paula and Arnold that I bumped into you on top of Hale. Perhaps our paths will cross again. Thanks for passing on the greeting to Spaderman.

Steve, the look of utter joy and relief on your face as we came upon you was priceless. I'm glad we helped make your day. Rick, thanks for organizing and managing us into the "trail breaking machine" that we were (as Russ so aptly put it). Russ, your walk up comic routine kept me in stitches...

Congratulations on finishing the W48's. I'm glad I was there to celebrate and yes, I can confirm that the homemade icecream was the coolest (coldest) thing going.

There was a very steep section coming down Willey that was a sheet of ice. In a flash, Big Earl went down on his butt, around the corner and out of site. Without hesitation (he who hesitates is lost), I did the same. The ice really built up the speed considerably so that you almost felt out...

Big Earl, I'd like to add one more to the "Grumpy List"-- how about the snowmobiler that would have taken me out when I tripped and fell on my duff if it hadn't been for you flagging the guy down. For the life of me, I can't understand how screaming along in a noisy, smelly snowmobile gives one...

Satori, I'm thrilled that you've met your goal and have joined the ranks. It was a blast hiking several of the 4Ks with you this winter and I hope we can plan to hike again!

sardog1, That's good information. I didn't realize that there was a difference between off-the-shelf gatorade and the powder version. Thanks.

Doug, Yes, I experienced the bladder system freezing up and that is the reason I've switched to insulated nalgene bottles. On this particular hike, I had one bottle attached to the front of my shoulder strap (within easy access) and another one in my pack. I had been stopping to drink often...

I enjoyed the hike immensely, despite the cramp in my quad that developed as we reached the summit. As we discussed, I believe that hydration was a primary factor, and I am going to give serious thought as to how to adapt my camelback to freezing conditions; the nalgene water bottle set up...

BIG Earl, Great TR! I like your reference to the "unintended glissading events" that occured when we were snowshoeing down the steep grade. You looked like poetry in motion compared to me! Of course, it didn't help that it was only the second time in my life I had ever had snowshoes on my...

BigEarl, Great TR and pics! I especially love the panoramic view of the Northern Presidentials taken from roadside. Glad to report that my knee is OK and my nose...well, it looks like I had a run in with my cat. It's all part of the adventure. Really looking forward to our next hike which...