Recent content by JonD

I just bought a new pair of Merrells, but I tried on the Montrail Hurricane Ridge's at the same time. The sizing of both were the same as my street shoes. I really liked the Montrails, but ended up choosing the Merrell Chameleon II XCRs because they felt a little more stable and cushioned to me...

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This should make the Reach the Beach Relay this weekend a little more interesting. At least we'll be finished before Sunday.

Anybody in the Boston area heading up to NH on Saturday? I'd like to avoid taking out a small loan to pay for gas. I'd be willing to drive, or be driven. I tend to hike fast, but I have no problem adjusting to the slowest person in a group. I'm open for ideas on trails, here are some that are on...

Don't waste your time with that guy. You've got to live your own life. If I ever feel like I have to defend hiking to someone, I just invite them on a trip. No one's accepted yet. If someone is that close-minded, they're a lost cause. Enjoy yourself!

I've been looking for a map I could hang in my office to stare at and plan what I would like to do when I leave said office. It looks like this might it, thanks.

Osceolas and Tecumseh pics. I did have a George Carlin sighting on the trail, but he ran off before I could get out my camera.

Great report! I was up on the Osceolas on Saturday too. I was the guy with glasses and a red bandana. I think I was sitting next to you when you took your "near death experience pic." The summit area on Osceola is nicer than I expected, great big open ledges which wide views. When I first got...

I'll be in the Whites at the end of this week and the weekend. If you go up early on Friday, I might be interested in joining up.

I've been using a Canon SD10, and highly recommend it. It's been replaced by the SD20, which is the same camera with 5 megapixel chip. It's small, and has a water/impact resistant case that can be purchased separately. It fits perfectly in the hip belt pockets of my pack, anything larger would...

I hiked Flume and Liberty via this route on Saturday. I won't write a full report. If you're planning on doing this, note where Dave says the trail "slips quietly to the right" on the slide. If I did, it would have saved me twenty minutes of scrambling and feeling lost! Other than that, it was a...

I like to keep it local, so I went with the Tuckerman's. One of Woodstock's brews or a visit to the Moat Mountain will also do the trick!

I was at Sawyer Pond this weekend, and the black flies were thick! After they went in for the night, the mosquitos that remained were no problem.

As a runner, I've come into some knee problems. There's a lot of great advice on here already, but I'll throw my 2 cents in. Shoes are important for your whole body. If you've racked up too many miles on your boots/sneakers, you probably worn out the cushioning. During the week stretch daily...

I've been lurking for a bit too... but now I've been inspired to register!