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I'm looking for some advice/experience on soft shell jackets. I'm currently debating between purchasing the EMS Endotherm, North Face Apex Bionic, Mtn Hardwear Synchro and Mammut Cerro Torre. If anyone has experience with anyone of these jackets (or even better can directly compare them based...

I'm currently planning a small section hike on the AT in NY from the NY/NJ State line to NY Rt. 55. I haven't been on the AT in some time and thus my map and guidebook set is a bit dated. I currently have the NY/NJ map and books copyright 1998, 14th edition. Can anyone tell me if there have...

I've got a 4 day, 3 night trip coming up in the Catskills...I'm currently devising ways to avoid the inevitable bordeom that comes with the long winter nights and thought of bringing my Ipod along. I've noticed on some of the pictures posted along with trip reports on this site the tell tale...

Planning on doing a through hike of the Devil's path in a few weeks. Any suggestions/experiences with through hiking this trail in the winter? I've been on most of the trail before so I'm familiar with the terrain, camping areas, elevation changes etc. Im wondering how much time others have...

Looking for some input on how Mt. Marcy from Adirondack Loj is as a winter day hike. I'm planning on coming up later this week, and considering Marcy as one of my options. I understand the route, round trip is approx. 14 mi. from the Loj. I am planning on starting about 5AM, and would figure...