Recent content by pbernard

Keep the area wild and remote. Say no to the huts.

LNT. Please rethink the use of WD40

Thanks for posting, I was wondering how you made out. I talked with you at Silver Cascade. I hope you get well soon. p

The fact that rescuers were CAMPING in the Presidential Range, does not prohibit them from HIKING in the Franconia Range. Besides, who cares about little details. Your welcome MichaelJ et al.

The hiker will be ok. From the Greenfield, MA Recorder. Monday, March 20, 2006 Life-saving mountain rescue: Six local men pull stranded hiker out of White Mountains By JEREMY DIRAC, Recorder Staff TURNERS FALLS — Beware of lending Greenfield native James Hall your coat. A friend let Hall...

Hi Donna, We were there yesterday 2/5. The road is plowed to the AT/LT trailhead. The trail is well packed. I hope this helps.

Give Lahouts Summit Shop a call.

Watson looked unbroken, and I imagine the same for Daniel Webster. Howker Ridge was awesome,several great views, but has a few short,steep scrambles. Allow extra time, and bring snowshoes. Have fun. :)

Hi D. Sure, keep me posted. It would be good to get out with you folks again. :) pb

Great adventure. Please keep me posted when you plan to attempt the M&M again. :cool:

Try calling Gary at www.evansonthecommon.com in Townsend,MA (less than an hour from where you are). 866.597.5117. They do some repairs there, and send others out. Great service and neat store. I know of a similar drop off service in Greenfield, but that may be too far for you.

With all due respect to those who have previously posted,including the excessive posters (how does one find the time?) may we drop this for now. Just get out on the trails. Peace

Although I have never taken that particular course, I have taken AMC chapter sponsored courses like SOLO wilderness first aid and thought they were great. If you do take the course, please post your comments. I am sure there are a several people who visit this site who would like to hear about...

Most, not all, private and public campgrounds in MA,VT, and NH do not open until just before Memorial day. You could try a BP to one of the shelters on the AT in the Berkshires or just over the line in VT, that would be about two hours from Boston. I think the cabins are open at Mohawk Trail...

Percious, there are several "kid friendly" hikes including peaks here in Mass sponsored by a local group. Feel free to pm and I'll give you more information if you wish. Keep doing what you are doing, I used to do the same thing and had a great time. Have fun.