I am always amazed that people who hike to be out in nature, really don’t want to step in it. They cause trail widening and erosion along areas that are not designed to tolerate the traffic. That’s the whole purpose about hiking in the wild and wearing appropriate footwear. If they don’t want to...
I get annoyed that people don’t learn from its history. We hiked to the summit from Pinkham one fine August day. The summit was obscured in clouds. The wind was 50mph on Crawford Path; it gusted to 69 at the summit. It was sleeting. WC in the 30s. Return to Pinkham? 85 degrees, hot and sunny...
Added to it, I would guess. Just one of several pieces of equipment he might have reconsidered not leaving behind. As pointed out before, the dilemma of traveling light and fast versus heavy/slower.
I am reminded of Kate with every one of these tragedies. We know that Kate was training for Everest and likely persisted b/c such weather is the norm above 25K. We also know that Emily’s goal was to accomplish the remaining mountains by her birthday. As for this gentleman, this was just probably...
I am a loner, I understand the need to walk alone. I have hiked long enough to know what I need to bring no matter what season if I insist on being by myself. I greatly enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. There may be others passing me in either direction on the trail, but then they’re gone...