Recent content by MadRiver

Team Rotter Rescue has two rescues in Baxter. One ranger assisted the other hiker assisted. Both survived, though never to be seen again.

I’ve done it both ways as a day hike and prefer the N-S route for the reasons Peakbagger mentioned. The biggest surprise is that Zealand Mt. is not just around the corner from Zealand Hut, and requires some more climbing. Once you reach Guyot, your climbing is done with just a few ups to West...

I switched from shorts to a kilt about 6 years ago and never looked back.

I find the Paris Expedition Sled 60X20X6 is the perfect size for my needs. It is not too bulky or top heavy and fits into a standard broken out trail without riding up on the sides. I keep my loads as low as possible with the use of a duffle bag that is secured to the sled. All I need to do it...

I have built several and it is relatively easy to do. There are several designs. Some like the large barge structure, while I prefer the low and sleek structure of a Paris sled. I prefer poles over ropes because I like total control of the sled. I also attack the poles to the sled using casters...

Why exactly is this even an issue? VT simply asks that you do not trash their trails during mud season. I do not find that to be an unreasonable request. Yet, others seem to be under the impression that rules whether codified or not, do not apply to certain individuals. Did I miss something at...

We held our annual party at LL on Saturday night and come Sunday morning saw huge groups heading to the hut and the Kinsmans. I would suspect that a number of groups were heading to the Franconia Ridge as well given the beautiful weather.

There were fat bike tracks on the summit of Moosilauke last weekend. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205576630362342&set=a.10205576621802128.1073741997.1450265390&type=3&theater

I came back to my car after a day of hiking to find the car next to me with their keys in the door. Yes in the outside door. It was a nice car that could have found its way to a lovely chop shop if it wasn’t for the extremely honest person who saw the keys. I put them in the console and left a...

Put a hand warming in the koozie and place the Nalgene upside down.

I know who created the first video, but I will leave it to him to acknowledge credit.

I get this every year on the Mad River.

I wear a Sports Kilt year round. Though Creag Nan Drochaid’s description is far more informative as to the history of the kilt, I just wear two pairs of thermals under the kilt during winter with expedition weight gaiters and I am good to go. http://jupiter.plymouth.edu/~rjkipphut/washington.jpg

Got about 3 more inches last night in Thornton.

I lost count how many times I had to sew the eyelets on my Degre liners. When the padding finally failed I bought a pair of Intuition liners and never looked back. My Degre’s are still in good condition and I will use them when the conditions warrant it, however, I am switching to a lighter...