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I have a Garmin GPSMap76CSx. I got a great deal on it a few years ago. However, I'm considering looking for a replacement that is smaller and lighter. But with similar features. I don't need the marine features on this one, just everything else. I would like a bigger screen. I don't use mine...

How important are heel lifts on snowshoes? My feeling is that if it's steep enough to need heel lifts, I should be wearing crampons and have an ice axe in my hand. However, I just bought a new pair of Atlas 1025 snowshoes without the heel lifts. Got a very good price on them brand new so that's...

Anyone own or seen Faber Hybrid snowshoes? Couldn't find a hit using Search, so I suspect the answer is no, but asking anyway. I would be using them out here in CA in the Sierra where the snow tends to be wet and heavy and on moderately hilly terrain (no mountaineering). Also I looked at old...

This was just posted on Trailspace- http://www.trailspace.com/forums/off-topic/topics/79069.html#79070 Not my neck of the woods by a long shot, but perhaps some of you know the area.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/25/nyregion/25bear.html?hp The story says it all.

I know this is farther south than most of you, but if you have any friends down that way, pass it on. The missing hiker is Ken Knight from MI who works with Backpacking Light. All the details are on BPL at the link below...

Someone (not me) on another site posted that he was going to try to make non-stick snow stakes by spraying his SMC stakes with polyurethane. Even if this works, it seems counterproductive to me. Sure, stakes that freeze in are a pain to take out, but to me, that's the point-they don't pull out...

Does anyone know the origin of these rules at Baxter State Park? By that I mean did an accident or lawsuit lead to these rules or did some park official or legislator just think they were a good idea? I'm not suggesting they are good, bad or indifferent and I'm not looking for opinions about...

A new member on another board I belong to wants to know if a winter ascent of Mt. Washington would be appropriate for a novice hiker. I've never been anywhere near the place, but from everything I've read here, this seems like a really bad idea unless you are doing a guided climb with someone...

I banged up one of my big toes last February and lost the toe nail. It seems like it is taking forever to grow back and my toe is still sensitive. For those of you who have done something similar (and I've read a bit here before, so I know you are out there), how long should I expect this to...

Dave, I'm not trying to reopen the closed thread, but can anyone give me the code section for the statute? I take it this is a New Hampshire law? It's an interesting concept which I haven't heard of before. Thanks.

I've only read about this place here, but it sounds like you guys are looney to ski there. :) Saw this in the NYT, should be available for about a week for free. http://tinyurl.com/yovhl4

I just picked up a pair of Atomic Rainiers at STP for a shade under $55 with the Google $10 discount. They only have 170s. I figure at 5'10 and 140 (165 with a pack) I can't go too far wrong for some light touring and mild downhill tele skiing. I've been reading everything I can and these came...

http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/01/06/travel/escapes/06kite.html This looks like fun-anyone tried it yet?

After a couple of days at Badger Pass in bad weather, I need some new gear and am looking for suggestions. Here's my list: 1. Gloves/Mitts -something absolutely waterproof. I've looked at BD Mercury Mitts and their gloves; any other recommendations? I'd like to be able to wear my OR liners or...