Recent content by KenC

Yup! Good few days to NOT get an award from Mr. Darwin!!!! K

I've had very good luck with the BD Contact's for many years. They offer a Stainless model now with ABS inserts for those warmer sticky snow days as well. This assumes your looking for FULL crampons. I also use Katoolas when the ice/trail/angle conditions are right. K

That is a Great Loop Captcaper. I enjoy those less used trails on the S,SE and E sides of the Mt

I'm so sorry for your loss of such a good friend that traveled so many journeys with you. As a huge dog person, I know how hard it is to say so long. My thoughts are with you and those whose lives Terra touched. Run free Terra!

I've only been BC Skiing for the past 2 years (alpine prior) and i really enjoy skiing in /out/ down. So far i've found its faster than hiking in most conditions. In my case i'm short and have short legs so shuffling even with a half arsed glide i'm able to cover ground faster than my hiking...

Hey Ron, I enjoy that side of monadnock. There are some great trails that are not used much on the Toll Rd side. Unfortunately as you found there are no blazes on most of the trails there and as SteveO mentioned most of the interstects are marked on rocks. I think the rangers just like to...

Doug, My best wishes for a speedy recovery that puts your 2 feet back in the woods and mountains we all love so much. KenC

I've used my Black Diamond Sabretooth's on my T4's and the fit is secure. My BD Contact Strap on's wouldn;t fit. Ken

Just wanted to leave a "Thank You" to everyone that responded. I did decide to call it off for a variety or reasons. Having been trained in the conservative "stay healthy to hike another day" school. With the rapidly changing weather lots that i considered: 1. Having seen other crossings...

A buddy and i were planning on Owls Head tomorrow from Lincoln Woods for our 44th and 45th. I've heard a lot about the crossings!! But this is our first time to the Owl. With so much rain on it's way and a flood watch issued, what are the chances were going to be turned back with unpassable...

Thanks Jay, I wondered also when i saw the palque. My hiking buddy and i sat and kept him company for lunch on a recent Whiteface/Passaconaway loop.

My wife and i were up there for the earlier one in September and felt it! I can think of a good bunch of trails i'd rather NOT be on up there with the ground shaking! We were on Beehive earlier the day the first occured. The funny thing is that it wasn't even a big item of discussion in the...

I really enjoy Howker. It's certainly doable with a full pack. I did it as part of a 3 day backpack a couple of years ago. On decent if the visibility is poor keep an eye out as the markings aren't real noticible on the eay down. On the way up if it conditions are poor there is always the...

Good question Toe Cozy. Is there still a plan for a Wednesday in NOHO and time? Unless something comes up at work i should be able to make it, Ken

I'll throw in another thumbs up for a SilTarp. The one i have is a Gray, Integral Designs and has plenty of tie out points, very strong, very light, and stuffs into a compact little package. The Sil's are a bit pricier due to material costs, but looking at the long term i think there worth it...