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Anyone have any luck stretching boots. I've always had trouble buying boots, particularly heavy leather backpacking boots. I've got a pair of light hikers, but my ankles fend much better over time with big boots. to make things worse, my right foot is at least 1/2 size bigger. I bought a pair...

Looking to get out for 2 full days of hiking. Could probably stretch that to 2.5 providing the trail head is not too far from Portland. I've already done the Grafton Loop trail a couple of times and a couple of loops in Evans notch. still haven't made my way up to the bigelows yet. I've spoke...

Been meaning to do this for quite some time and thanks to vegematic, my car was waiting for us right where it needed to be :) I don't have time to format the TR for the forums so you'll have to go here

Hey Folks, I'm excited to check out the east side of the Grafton loop trail this weekend. The plan is to leave Portland friday afternoon and hike in that evening. Any recommendation as which way to go, North or South? I've hiked up the AT to the Baldpates from 26 before and it's not too far. I...

Last time I was there, camping was allowed with the usuall restictions... 200 ft from streams, no fires etc. Is this still the case within Evans Notch boundarys?

Returning to BSP this summer with an larger groups then in years past. With the new regulations I'm a little confused in a few areas. I've never been with more then 13 people but 13 or more people is considered a group and must stay in a group area. I didn't even know such places existed...

Looking for an overnight destination that's not TOO far from Portland for this weekend. Just returned from a few night in the presi's and we were thinking of something a little less grueling for this weekend. I've got a few overnight desitnation in mind but I'm having a tough time finding...

More of a lurker but i'm really hung up on this one and need some advice. Been looking at new packs for the upcoming summer season. I currently have a LARGE Gregory that's old and must be at least 5500 cu in. and my ski pack is tiny.I've really upgraded some gear over the years to mch lighter...

I typed this up over at the "time for tuckerman" board and although geared toward that board, i thought some folks over here might be interested. http://timefortuckerman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2905