Recent content by Pete S

Very nice discussion. Recently while packing for a 6 day ski traverse, I noticed that my pack was much bigger -- and heavier -- than the other 2 group members. After emptying all our packs and comparing the gear we were bringing, we discovered my bigger, heavier pack had less gear than the...

If I remember correctly , K2 used the Madshus factory to build K2 alpine skis that were built using cap construction. K2 continued to build models using sandwich construction techniques. K2 eventually acquired Madshus , and then Line skis. Some Line skis were built in the Karhu factory in...

Winter AT If I remember correctly, in May 1976, I shared a leanto near Springer Mtn with a south bound AT hiker that had started his trip October 15 from Baxter...... It was my first night headed north, and his last night headed south. I definitely considered his trip a winter thru - hike !

Although the above statement makes a nice tale, it is not true. Even back when the Skyhouse was built, it was stipulated that the summit elevation would not be changed by the construction very nearby.

Johnson re-supply FYI the major grocery store in Johnson has closed, with no concrete plans to re open -- yet. The Johnson Post Office, restaurants, coffee shop, bookstore, and the fine residents of Johnson are still there!

A related opinion piece by David Roberts in the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/opinion/exploits-now-not-so-daring.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/opinion/27stroll.html?th&emc=th

Here's another approach that uses canister stoves http://chauvinguides.com/PresiTraverse/presicookingguide.htm

User impacts Another side thread could discuss the impact of hikers wear various type of footware. I have often notice trail running shoe prints taking the path around the edges of wet areas of the trail, hence making the wet area larger. Many of the prints through the mud are vibram soles...

Hello- except for minor technical differences a weather "forecast" and a weather " outlook" can be utilized the exact same way by any end user. Rest assured, the "local pros" issuing the 36 hour higher summits outlook, that appears on the MWO website and is updated twice a day, are on the top...

A guides comment I think this link has been posted before, but it is well worth reading " The Criminalization of Risk", a comment by Marc Chauvin http://chauvinguides.com/conditions.htm

I think there is a chance that the information you are reading and the link you posted is outdated. The current link to official information is www.baxterstateparkauthority.com.

I have a pair of mesh upper and another pair of gore- tex lined trail runners that are basically the same design Salomons. I start many days with a early morning hike with the dogs, and have found the dew on the grass leaves my feet soaked in the mesh uppers before we even start to head up the...

Bear Pond Trail What you are seeing is the upper end of the former Bear Pond Trail. The trail used to peak out at the junction of Hell Brook and the Adams Apple trail, and bottom out on Route 108 in Smugglers Notch, just below the information building / toilets. Its route went much closer to...

4 x 5! For a 4000 ft X 5 star experience you should check out the Trapp family Lodge. Edson Hill Manor and the more deluxe options at the Golden Eagle are also very nice. The owners of the Golden eagle are very active hikers and can help with trail selection. Good Luck