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Was wondering if anyone knows what the level of bitting bugs are like at this time in the Canyon?

Anyone happen to have a GPS log from Lafayette to Kinsman that they can share? Dave

I am looking to replace a pair of broken atlas snowshoes. I have eyeballed the Tubs Flex ALP online only. Anyone out there care to share opinions and or experiences the Flex?? thanks

I know there are a few VFTT members headed to the Alps. Hope they won't be disappointed. http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/swiss-voters-ban-nude-alpine-hiking-20090427-ajky.html

This past Saturday some friends and I wanted to get in some ice before it's all out. With the warm weather we decided to head a bit farther North to Lake Willoughby in VT. Have to say it's really an impressive spot. Huge cliffs run straight down to the lake, very beautiful for sure. Didn't get...

Was at Baxter State Park at the beginning of the month for 6 days. On our hike out (last night was at Roaring Brook Cabin) I found the remains of a skunk 50 yards down the trail. http://picasaweb.google.com/d.gottesfeld/AYummyMeal# I'm sure that it happen in the last 14 hours or so cause I...

Looking for brave souls to partake on January 27th 2009 (Tuesday) for a time warp journey to Vermont's Mad Rive Glen Ski area . We will be traveling back to 1949 so expect to pay only $3.50 for a single lift ticket. DougPaul will verify all calculations for the time warp machine, don't want a...

I took on the Flume Side Solo Saturday. However, I did not make Mount Flume summit. Was Breaking trail as soon as I left the Liberty Spring Trail. Mostly breaking trail was no problem until about a half mile short of the Slide. At 3300 feet needed crampons and ice tools to get over 3 ice...

My hiking companions all had to cancel. So just going to point my car north and drive solo to the Whites. If anyone else is doing the same and looking for company let me know. Dave

Amazing funny story from HistoryLink.org. Mount Baker Marathon on August 11, 1911.

This might have already been posted Hiker Killed by boulder on Mt Lafayette

Anyone sign up for the ride this year, May 18th Ride for Research

Anyone with experience with cilogear packs? I’m in the market for an Alpine style pack. Thoughts?

Catamount Trail Association 19K back country race Challenge Race – Trapp Family Lodge to Bolton Valley Saturday, March 8, 2008 The Catamount Trail Association along with Bolton Valley Resort and the Trapp Family Touring Center will host the 1st Annual Catamount Trail Backcountry Challenge...

"The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum has announced that it will open its doors to the public for its Grand Opening on February 16, 2008." http://bwamm.blogspot.com/2007/10/two-grand-openings-announced.html They are building a model of a Crevasse, check out the construction...

Crazy bunch of French dudes having fun. Jaccuzzi @ Mont-blanc

Hiked up Camels Hump this AM, nice and sunny. Great hike. However, on the way out there was a man that might have been having some sort of heart related problem . When I past him I had no idea there was any problem at all. He was sitting off to the side talking with another gentleman. I...

Interested in thoughts as to the pros and cons between Garmin 60CSx vs Garmin eTrex Legend HCx.

ANSEL ADAMS IN THE EAST: CRUISING THE INLAND WATERWAY IN 1940 Date(s): Sunday, February 11, 2007 to Sunday, June 03, 2007 ZONE SYSTEM In 2003 the Fitchburg Art Museum presented the first exhibition of photographs by Ansel Adams that chronicled a Southwest camping trip with David Hunter McAlpin...

This is very cool. An elite group of sherpas only hitting up Everest this May. These dudes are amazing check out the link Super Sperpas