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Once again, the Fool Scouts are having their annual dinner at LLHut, Saturday March 29th. For this, our ninth year, MadRiver has put together a 'Fool Scouts at the Opera' theme. We walk up the hill, dress in formal or silly attire, and commence feastivities. $55 includes bunk, Italian...

Found a pair of sunglasses on the Bicknell Ridge trail on April 16th, 2012. Please contact me at [email protected] with a description of the item and we can arrange a way to get them back to you.

I have to admit, I like hiking lists and I like beer. Last night, these proclivities culminated into finishing another list – the New Hampshire Views and Brews list. It did not suck. I have to appreciate the creation of such a list. It made me aware of several decent brewpubs that I hadn't...

(Warning: Long winded, arguably pointless TR ahead, but I had enough fun doing it that I figured the trip earned a TR) When I promised MEB I would try to get her an ice cream sandwich and a beer, I kind of figured I’d stop out to Greylock… but Dave Metsky beat me to it. I figured that I’d...

"Stranded man cuts power poles to draw attention." http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2010/05/31/sk-power-pole-survival-1005.html I'm sure desperation can lead to some unique thoughts, but I honestly doubt I would have come up with this. I know there are very few 'firsts' left in...

I had often heard of Mt. Potash described as a fine smaller hike, and I was looking for something in the lower elevations to enjoy the end of the foliage season. When Karen (Happyhiker on RoT) also suggested it for Sunday, I figured it should be a joint effort. We had both decided that a lazy...

After a late arrival to the Tarry Ho, we found festivities were well underway. After introductions to the new faces and greeting the familiar, we enjoyed a few beers by the light of the picnic tables Marc was encouraged to burn. By the time I hit the sack, the liquid groundpad-softener was...

It's been a long time since my only trip to the unremarkable summit of Galehead and I'm hoping someone could help me out. Due to procrastination during signup day, I've got Galehead for Flags on the 48. I'd love to hoist a flag on the summit visible from nearby peaks. We pulled it off for...

Last July 4th, I brought eight dozen ice cream sandwiches up the Crawford Path under clear skies and decided that it was worth repeating. Weather matters. After a delightful evening at the MtnHouse, I managed to squeeze in a few hours sleep before heading to the Mt. Clinton lot to start the...

Perhaps I should modify that. I’m not sure I’ll get that much time off to hike until I hit the AT. Specifically it was North, Middle and South Weeks in the rain. I hadn’t got out to do much hiking lately. Suddenly there was a brief window to hike and a Barnes Field campout for the night...

It’s been a few weeks since I got any non-local hiking in. When Brian suggested avoiding the monorail and mush and checking out Mount Pleasant, he freed us from thought and responsibility. A plan was made and we were set. The weather was unseasonably warm as I headed north. Along route 16...

My foolish friends and I are having our annual Fool Scout Ball at Lonesome Lake Hut this Saturday (3/28). We have a deep-fried turkey dinner with all the trimmings, wine, and french toast, bacon & sausage for breakfast. Plenty of extras the other guests are bringing. We have the entire hut...

Date of Hike:2/28/09 Trail Conditions: Water crossings manageable, a lot of branches to negotiate along ascent up Signal Ridge. Special Equipment Required: Snowshoes for the whole route. Microspikes handy in the parking lot. Comments: Great day and views, surprisingly large amount of hikers...

Another viewless day on Mount Moosilauke. It was awesome. Gary (scoutmaster) and I met up with Brian (New Hampshire) and Amy (getawaygirl) for the carpool up to Moosilauke, where Karen (HappyHiker) was already geared up and waiting. Temps were fairly reasonable, and our pace relaxed as we...

Steve and I hiked up to Mount Hale upon a frozen post-holed trail On Zealand Road while sittin' I lost a down mitten If you find it, please send it by mail. ;)

The silence of winter is displaced by the relentless CRUNCH of snowshoes on the crust. Hoary ice clings to everything, exploding into fireworks of prisms during the rare beams of sunlight. Overhead the skies are grey, but hold the echo of sunrise on the horizon in almost all directions. We...

(This may be a little bit less detailed than my usual long-winded TRs, but I have been reflecting on the whole list thing lately, and will probably be sending this to the AMC with my application. I hope you enjoy it. Moderators are welcome to relocate this to another section if deemed...

Date of Hike: November 1st, 2008 Trail Conditions: a bit wet and muddy in places down low. Above 2700' patches of ice become regular in trail. Ridge has some light snow and rime ice. Trail from the bump between the Saddleback Summit and the Horn down to the col is the most icy area...

I've been looking to finish my NE4Ks on Saddleback and the Horn. Given the short days and varying hiking speeds of the group, I have been looking for ways to shorten the distance. With the ski area closed to hiking, the only option seems to be a 4WD road that crosses the AT just north of Eddy...

There are times when I realize what a fool I am. If you are ever headed to the mountains of Vermont, bring a camera, particularly when enjoying that wonderful mini-season between peak foliage and early ice. I did manage to take a few mental pictures, but I’m not working with the best camera...