Recent content by thebigmo13

I often wear my transceiver while solo. My reasons are twofold: 1) It's small, doesn't weigh much, and go with the thought "why not?" I certainly don't rely on someone else to rescue me if I am traveling solo, but in more popular areas like Mt Washington, there is always the chance. 2) I can...

Rei is offering $100 off the Fly Creek right now. I had similar concerns as you but pulled the trigger anyway. Figured if Fx calls for heavy rains then I just use my old mountaineering tent. Or just stay in a hotel. Because I’m getting too old for sleeping in torrential downpours ;)

No, I wasn’t the person posting on Facebook. Coincidence that the topic appeared in both places. Interesting thoughts on this thread. I agree that most hikers vastly over estimate the wind speeds they experience. For me, I was looking at the forecast that started at 35-50 but was supposed to...

I was planning on climbing Mt Washington this weekend but the forecast is making me consider other objectives. However, the windy forecast made me think - what is the strongest wind you’ve experienced on Washington? For me, it was around 40mph during February a few years ago. I know that is...

Thanks for the update. I'm trying to sort out my weekend plans before I make the drive up north. Sounds like it is February in the Whites right now. I'm trying to decide if I think the snow pack will warm up enough to freeze solid before Sunday. My plan is to ski Mt Washington, but I'm afraid...

Holy winds Batman! I know they had 10" of snow over the last few days and then some strong winds to make a nice crust. Temps are not exactly the warm spring like conditions that make for good skiing. I'm expecting wind hardened crust on top of an inch of ice. Trying to decide if its worth...

Anyone up there this weekend? Curious what the conditions are like especially on the Sherbie. I was in Gulf of Skides last weekend and it was fantastic. Beuatidik snow in the Meadows and the trail skied all the way to the car. One of the best days I’ve had in the mountains! I’m headed up...

Date of Hike: 03/06/18 Trail Conditions: Hard packed snow. Bit icy on Falling Water, but spikes were adequate traction. A couple of small drifts on the ridge but only came up to my ankle. The decent down Bridle Path was a little slippery as snow turned to mashed potatoes in the afternoon...

I've taken a trip to Alaska and had my hiking gear arrive two days after me ;) RE: electronics and TSA. I haven't had a problem with this. Typically, TSA will quickly realize the GPS is legit when they see it next to a tent and boots. Also, if you're flying into a mountain town they will be...

Has anyone hiked the Ridge dropping off Mt Lincoln to the west? I have seen it referred to as Carpenters Ridge (after F O Carpenter as noted in old guidebooks) It seems that there used to be a trail up this ridge at one point but has long grown over. I’m interested in exploring this Ridge...