Recent content by rainman19

Plan on taking my 11 yr daughter and 11 yr nephew backpacking for two nights - I want to make it somewhat easy but at the same time give them a decent view I was thinking camping Friday night at somewhere near rt 16 and then going up Stoney Brook and camping at the Imp shelter. couple of...

I saw a lot of people drinking directly out of Thoreau falls and ethan pond this weekend.:eek: I have always used a filter. I guess my question is what are these people thinking? Also, from a gear standpoint, I would be interested in hearing thoughts on the water filter bottles - Katadyn has...

I am going up to the whites this weekend. I like to make elaborate meals except in black fly season. Thanks in advance. Jim

I am thinking about doing a three day two nighter in a 4 weeks and I have seen this trip discussed before. Does anyone have a recommended approach to this. The ideal situation would be to start and end at hancock campground, however, we may have another car so a different starting point may be...

Dry River Trail (11/6) - Night Entry - Light frosting, river crossings fairly easy, very cold night - 20 degree bag questionable. :eek: Dry River Cut Off (11/7) to Mizpah Springs Hut (Nauman Tent Site) - nice walk, mild river crossing (a little icey). No special equipment required. Mizpah...

Could use some suggestions. I have done most everything worth doing in the whites. Eventually, I will plow through the remaining list, but for now, I have an interest in covering Evan's Notch for a two night trip. I have done baldface and am not dying to go back. I am more interested in...

I realize this is off topic for the site but I have a lot of respect for people's opinions on this site. I have young kids - 7, 6, 4. I was thinking about skiing Tenny Mountain this winter and I wanted to get anyone's thoughts on the place. thanks in advance.

6/27 - Muddy, slippery, high water in places requiring boot removal. Recommend poles and gaiters. Bugs were ok.

More Pics Unfortunately, many did not come out...too dark

As Promised, some pictures I need a recommendation for a new camera. I am not satisfied with mine. I am thinking of going 35m.

Very Funny....:)

Ethan Pond I watched a guy walk out of Ethan Pond trail with nothing but a boots and a camelbac. We walked in the trail and noticed immediately that the black flies were outrageous. :eek:

Lessons Learned right foot went forward, tilled back with the pack, bailed out to the right...game over. The spill was within the first two miles of the trip. Down sleeping bag and clothes were in two sea to summit waterproof bags Everything else could take water. I have Granite Gear vapor...

Ok. Last weekend was the annual June backpack with my brother in law. See Whiteface / Tripyramid June 19 - 20, 2009 under Trip Reports A last minute cancellation has presented an opportunity for my wife and I to go on our first backpacking weekend trip. In Friday afternoon out Sunday...

See WhiteFace Tripyramid June 19-20, 2009 Trip Report