Recent content by srombach

Hiked the Indian pass trail from the adk lodge. The trail was covered with only about 4" of snow down low. Not enough to cover all the rocks. Still used snowshoes the entire trip. A few easily crossed streams. The hike to Wallace ponds had about 3-4" of fresh powder with a solid base...

Hiked Dorset from Tower Rd. Used snow shoes and tails from the start. Snow depth was 6-8" at the start, steadily deepened to over 2' with deeper drifts over 3000'. Very slow going. The trail had some eroded sections early with some loose footing from hidden rocks under the snow. Once past...

Hiked in from the Garden to Bushnell Lean #1 on Thursday in the dark under a light mist/turning to light snow. Early on the trail was in good condition with some mud in the lower spots. Closer to John Brook Lodge, the mud became thicker. From the lodge to Bushnell, more mud and slippery...

I am planning on a hike up the fire wardens trail to summit the bigelow,s on Saturday, jan 21. There will be 1-2 others going with me. All fairly strong hikers. Anyone in the area is welcome. Planning on leaving no later than 8am. Contact through vftt or leave contact info if interested...

Summitted from rocky branch, isolation, and Davis trails. Initial ascent minimal snow and moderate ice. Deeper snow above 3000', but never more than a few inches of powder with exception of a few drifts. Could have used snow shoes for final couple of miles, but did the whole hike in spikes...

Sumitted Old Speck from the AT on the ascent. Took the eyebrow on the descent. Moderate ice all the way. Some snow up high, but less than 4". Warm temps kept the water flowing, but still able to get good traction with minimal slush. Wind was picking up on the descent, but overall not a bad...

Thank you all for the info. I hope to see you this Winter.

I am coming from Delaware and am looking for a place to stay for weekends this winter. I am familiar with the area, but have always stayed in Lincoln(the river bank motel). Are there places to stay near Gorham that offer kitchenettes and inexpensive lodging? Thanks. Steve

Great job on getting two more. It was nice meeting you both and I hope to see you again this Winter. Steve

Shouldn't you be breaking trails now?

Everything is broken out from Wildcat D to North Carter to Imp. Trail conditions are excellent.

Was wondering what the normal approaches are for the ten 4000fter peaks in the Rangeley Region in the Winter. I am interested in scouting out the trails in a few weeks. Is a winter traverse through the AT done often? Also, are there any shuttle services in the area if I decide to do a...

We didnt end up doing Jackson or Webster. Wanted to but the trail didnt appear to be broken out, and you saw the mess on that end of the trail. Didnt really notice anything heading over to Mizpah until we hit the trail sign for Crawford path. Still a great day. We met a trio coming down...

Great to hike with your group for a while. Couldnt have asked for better weather. Glad to hear that you made it out. I also got some great pics of those lenticular clouds over Washington. Congratulations on a great effort. Delaware Steve

oops. I mean the weekend of March 6-7.