Recent content by Niltiac

From Mike: For the "one mile" brook crossing the beams had to be unloaded, pulled across the gap on a hand powered "high line" setup and re-loaded on the other side. Right now the steel remains stacked on the north side of Franconia Brook. The first shot at moving it across the bridge is...

Here is a short story my husband wrote about the return of draft horses to the Pemi. However people might feel about the whole bridge thing, it is pretty cool to see horses at work in the backcountry.

on the black pond /owl's head cut off

Thanks so much for noting this! Can't wait for my first notification!

So I'm in the market for a new camera for my mountain adventures (and everything else).... and judging by some of the photos in these forums, you guys are the ones to ask!!!! Features I am looking for: [LIST] Durable (This comes in handy when dropped down rock staircases) Fast shooting...

Following Ryan on the Spot is almost as good as watching the Olympics! Go TEAM FARMER!

Amazing Even the thought of doing just one of those "day plans" in 2 days and 20 hours is insane.... Good Luck Ryan!!!!:)

Sorry to disappoint but everyone, but you will need to wait a few more months to see "fall foliage" in Franconia Notch. These brown leaves are due to the recently replaced pavement on the road. The heat from the brand new BLACK payment, which can get to temperatures well above 200 F, is not...

These guys don't get enough credit for all that they do. I wish there were a way that we could show them how much we appreciate that they have our backs if the worst case scenario roles around.

Wicked cool!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks for all of the responses!!! I will check out all of your suggestions! I do think that the moral of the story is that women that hike in the winter are grossly overlooked.... wish I knew what I could do other than sending pleading letters to gear manufacturers and try to stop being so...

I have an app called Trails. I think it does all those things you have mentioned. I often use it when on short hikes and when exploring local state parks...

Does anyone make a really good pair of Women's specific pair of winter hiking pants? I feel grossly overlooked by the industry as a woman that hikes in the winter. I hate going in a store and asking for about such and being brought over to those well known soft shell white "ski bunny" pants...

They don't want you to put them on top because the skin the top of your feet is significantly thinner and more sensitive. In theory if you put them directly on top of your feet, without socks, and without ventilation, it could result in a burn. In order to be safe and protect themselves as a...