Recent content by Splitrock821

Thanks Tom! Tom- Thanks for setting up our trip this past weekend- it was certainly appreciated. I count myself among the same 'Group of Six' who were able to summit Panther, and I echo Shin's comment- the wind was as strong as any I've ever seen up there. It was certainly a tough go of...

I just received my print & frame of Tuscan Vineyard, and it made a fantastic birthday present for a loved one. Thanks Darren for making these available- they're beautiful pictures, and a wonderful way to support a website that we all rely on.

Thanks, I'll look forward to your trip report. It sounds like from the experience of the group that crampons are a really good idea to at least have on your person when attempting Big Slide. I always bring them with me on my winter hikes, but I can guarantee that my friend has never heard of...

I have a friend who is interested in starting up on his Winter 46. We were hoping to take a shot at Big Slide (I need it for mine, and he's never done it, obviously) next weekend, but I don't want to get him in over his head. Accordingly, is this a peak that generally requires crampons for any...

Reekee, when are you heading in? I know all of us tackling the Santas on February 24th will be keenly interested in what you find...if you could post with you findings, it would be much obliged...thanks!

I don't have a GPS or radios, so basically I'm useless. :o My vote is for Tom's second option...but I'll defer to the votes of the group. Should we elect to separate into multiple teams at Time's Square to break trail on all three peaks, I'm willing to tackle either Santanoni or...

Pin Pin, thanks for the information. Looking forward to the February hike. Tom, does anyone have a GPS that is joining us? Must admit I'm not the best orienteer with a map and compass. From what Pin Pin posted, looks like we may need one for Couch. Any suggestions on how we tackle these...

I'll defer to the entire group, but if things bleed over to two days, I'm in for it all. I'd prefer to nail down Couch first Saturday and go from there with regards to what gets done on what day, but it's up to the team...I have no objection to hiking out in the dark. Whatever works...

I know the most important piece of advice that I had to learn when starting out winter hiking was that you need to be flexible about potentially turning back without summitting. Not to say anything is guaranteed over the summer, but I had gotten used to picking my hikes, and delivering upon...

Figured I'd throw my hat in the ring...mostly ADK-specific hikes. Santanoni/Couchsachraga/Panther ( on for 2/24, thanks to Tom Rankin) Cliff The Seward Range Allen East Dix Didn't do anywhere near enough hiking in 2005, so I'm hoping for more time in the mountains this year...

Don't know about the easiest, but the hardest, hands down, was the bushwack off the backside of Iroquois. Two of us made an attempt on that despite the warnings in the trail book, and paid for it. While pushing our way through fir trees, my buddy says "Hey, did you bring that rope?"....you can...

Confirmed Tom, I'm definitely in for the hike & house, so add one more to the total. I've asked a few others, but no commitments. Let me know further details. Thanks.

So what was it? Hikingfish, just wondering what you selected as your hike, and how it went. I'm slowly introducing my girlfriend to winter hiking, so any suggestions on how yours went would be great. I got to this thread late, or I would have suggested Noonmark...not a HP, but a great view!

Santonini's Tom- I'm interested in joining your expedition, if there is still room. I need all three Santonini peaks...Can you let me know if you have room for one or two more climbers, and when you need to know by? Thanks.

Santanoni's A couple of us are going for a long, long day hike up Santanoni, Panther, and Couchsachraga in two weeks. Anyone been up there as of late who can comment on conditions? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks.