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Several years ago I purchased a photograph poster called The Ski Routes of Tuckerman's Ravine. In the bottom right corner is a great view of Raymond's Cataract, it appears near verticle and points straight up to the summit of Mount Washington. I've always been fascinated by this ravine...

The AMC Guide says that the Edmands Path is the easiest hike to a 4000 foot peak. If so, what are some of the other easier hikes to a 4000 foot peak?

Wonalancet I hiked Wonalancet in August, there is a steep ledgeto go up as you near the summit which would be very, very difficult if there is any snow or ice. Just before the steep accent to the summit, you can turn right and hike to an overlook which is pretty good.

Will be hiking the Rocky Branch Trail from Jericho Rd to Stairs Col Trail to Stairs Mountain. We have stabalicers, do we need snowshoes?

First layer was a EMS 100% polyester tech/wich shirt, second layer a North Face micor fleece ulta wick shirt. Third layer a North Face fleece jacket.

Hiked 10 miles on Saturday in the rain wearing fleece outer and inner layers. Stayed warm and dry underneath. Everyone else I saw had goretex rain gear. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each in the rain? I have always felt that I would abudantly sweat in goretex, even though it's...

Planning a hike up to Nauman tent site on a Friday late afternoon, early evening within the next few weeks. What are the chances of getting a tent platform there, do they have overflow camp sites there?

Will be hiking in Friday afternoon/early evening and hiking Mt Moosilauke on Saturday. Would like a tent platform and a privy. This will be girlfriends first real, overnight backpacking trip. Four weeks ago she would never have done this, but after taking her to Mt Wonalancet and Mt...