Recent content by WJM

I did Pierce today. There was snow at the trailhead of the Crawford Connector, but there were sporadic sections of rock and mud all the way up Crawford Path pretty much until you got to 4,000 feet of elevation.

Yes, very inspirational for those of us who notice that the trails get longer/steeper and the summits get higher every year.

Thanks for the responses. Some interesting and useful information. Walter

I had a question for those of you that own MSR snowshoes (either Denali Evos or Lightning Ascents). Given the greater traction of these snowshoes, do you find that you carry full crampons less often on your winter hikes? I am always looking to save weight, and I was wondering if purchasing a...

Congratulations! What an amazing hike. I really enjoy reading your reports and viewing your trip photos. Ah, to be young and in great hiking shape. Walter

Date: 12/30/09 Conditions: There were few inches of fresh snow, which was a bit deeper and softer above the junction with the Mizpah cut-off. The few blowdowns on Crawford Path presented no problems. Views above treeline and on the summit were spectacularly beautiful (with a cobalt blue...

The scenary was gorgeous, but the polar bear photo WAS my favorite. It was strange to hike in an area that needed to be scouted by armed guides, and in which the group need to stay close together because of the possibility of encountering polar bears. Within the Torngat Mountain National Park...

I am glad you like the photos. If you are interested, here is a link to a larger set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wjm49/sets/72157623081753634/ I have wanted to visit the coast of Labrador ever since 1995 when I did some hiking in Gros Morne National Park (and wanted to go further north)...

Here are 10 of my favorite photos from a trip I took up the coast of Labrador this summer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wjm49/sets/72157623084248066/