Recent content by xoomboy

Great answers, guys, thanks for joining in and providing the links :) I definitely see the point about establishing constraints -- ie, is it single-peak only, or can you string peaks together across longer traverses, which would greatly change the potential minimum gain. As far as max gain...

Absolutely, that's why I was thinking the best values to calculate would be minimum and maximum possible elevation gains

Math geeks with spare time on their hands, unite! Wondering if anyone can calculate the total elevation gain for the 48 (or 67) 4000-footers? Obviously there are many ways to go about bagging each peak, so minimum/maximum figures would probably be the most useful. Extra credit: Include...

Just a quick update -- I've done a little more hunting and have added about a dozen more axes. So, now there are almost 70 listed. I didn't realize how many there were! I also added links to various sites that carry the axes, such as Moosejaw.com. They have a little more info about them such...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that I've created a new blog to keep track of all the different ice axes out there (general mountaineering style). No reviews/ratings/etc. It's more of a quick starting point if you're thinking about picking up a new one to see what's on the...

Seems to me you have your goals in reverse order :D Just kidding -- hope you had a great time. Sorry I saw this post so late, I would have been interested in the trip. Matt

Great, thanks for the information! I'll post a trip report when I get back next week. Matt

Hi Bob, Thanks for the link. What happens when you get to the end of the available road -- is it okay to just pull over and park? How is the actual hike? I'm looking at the AMC map and it seems relatively straightforward -- although this is 1:95000 we're talking about. Is there anything...

Hi there, My buddy and I are planning to hike North and South Crocker on Friday -- with a possible side trip to Reddington depending on time/weather. I've been looking for trip reports specific to a winter ascent, but can't really seem to find anything. Wondering specifically about trailhead...

Hi everyone, Thank you very much for the helpful responses -- I'm sorry I didn't respond (got sidetracked, forgot that I posted, you know how it goes). One of my partners in crime actually knew someone in Rangeley that drove my Jeep over to Sugarloaf for us We did the trip this past weekend...

Hi there, Does anyone know if someone in the Sugarloaf/Saddleback area (Carrabassett, Kingfield, etc.) runs a shuttle service between the two mountains? We are trying to avoid spotting a car at Sugarloaf for a big hike we are planning for next weekend. Thanks! Matt

giggy -- trying to recall, yes, I'm sure we crossed paths with you. There were two of us. I had a navy jacket on, and my buddy had a red jacket. Both with poles, packs, and crampons depending on what time you saw us. JackH -- Sounds like last year you were hoping for Lafayette the day after...

Got up early Saturday morning, threw the pack in the Jeep and headed North with my buddy Art to get some winter hiking in. The weather report was extremely favorable (25 deg. F, light variable wind), so we set our sights on the loop that takes hikers up to Little Haystack Mtn, over Mt. Lincoln...

Hi all, Did a search on the forums for "crampon patch material" and nothing came up, so I figured I'd post my question. I've got a great pair of pants that I'd like to use during the winter months. However, they do not have protective crampon patches on the insteps, and after just a couple of...

Count me as another proud owner of an Osprey Aether (75). I absolutely love it -- most comfortable pack I've ever worn. I have found myself on a couple of occasions wishing that I had the 60, though. The 75 is amazing, but it's for "more than a weekend" gear lists, and I'm not quite there...