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  1. skiguy

    A Double Whammy

    Bring your ear plugs. Could get a little noisy hiking a long The Southern Appalachian Trail. Two different varieties of broods within the Cicada family are hatching this year at the same time since the last occurrence in 1803. Fortunately it looks like only one variety in the south. Also...
  2. skiguy

    Avalanche resulting in rescue Great Gulf.

    https://nhfishgame.com/2023/12/11/skier-rescued-from-mt-washington-after-avalanche/ https://www.powder.com/trending-news/skier-avalanche-mt-washington
  3. skiguy

    Game on in The Presies

    Posted today on The RMC FB Page: Trail report as of December 8 Winter conditions are in full effect up here with lots of powder and snow drifts to play around in! Above treeline there is a layer of decently packed snow which covers the rocks and boulder fields for some truly smooth cruising...
  4. skiguy

    Should be an interesting "Foliage Season" to say the least!

    https://newengland.com/travel/new-england/2023-fall-foliage-forecast/?fbclid=IwAR0X7VD_cOObeCGM6jQC875x6pbh63lEeF4VDy3BVUP4m6HMCKGfZCZJCYg
  5. skiguy

    RMC looking for Trail Stewards.

    Posted on FB recently. Always a good cause for a good organization. https://randolphmountainclub.org/trails/trail-sponsorship/?fbclid=IwAR0F6WFMdArGuJ9A_yt1S78T51Y3mw0ea3GzixDVcHmn8_ssQwI82ac9GTY
  6. skiguy

    Hogan Road Closure

    Quoted from FB Page "Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail" Hogan Road is now officially closed for a month for the bridge and culvert replacements and road washout repairs. Already, the huge puddle issues at the eastern end have been repaired. The detour will be on Route 2 between the big...
  7. skiguy

    Widespread Washouts

    Obviously after all the rain washed out roads are widespread. Thought this link might be helpful for folks whom may be traveling and wondering about access to trailheads. It was posted on FB for instance that parts of Rt. 11 in Alton were closed therefore limiting access to The Belknaps...
  8. skiguy

    Studded Trail Runners

    Have noticed some hikers using Studded Trail Runners pictured in the link below this Summer. I know it's been real wet and slippery out there but this seems boarder line not LNT. Snow and ice are one thing and we all have had our moments when surfaces are variable and have needed to trod on...
  9. skiguy

    A full day up on Franconia Ridge.

  10. skiguy

    Hope for delaying Dementia among Outdoor Curmudgeons

    https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/reliance-on-gps-devices-may-lead-to-cognitive-decline-study-says-orienteering-can-help-165371973803 Interesting...but not sure I am on board with getting lost on purpose. LOL!
  11. skiguy

    Who remembers Moss Tents and other innovators of the time?

    Great piece on WCSH 207 from Portland,Maine tonight. Moss and others dating back to before the turn of the Century were not only innovative but had grit! It escapes me at the moment but who’s was or is the tent manufacturer out of the lakes region of NH that makes a tunnel like design. Anyhow...
  12. skiguy

    Must be a new Moderator in town.

    Judging by today's new look I assume Tim has relinquished his moderator/ administrator reponsibilities. Thank you for Tim's hard work over the last ten years and welcome to the new guy. If I'm wrong on this I do like the new look anyhow.
  13. skiguy

    Some SnowShoe History from Norway, Maine

    https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/207/norways-long-history-with-snowshoes/97-40395321-3c5d-4a8d-b968-d72382c896da
  14. skiguy

    Ham Radio assisted Rescue

    https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/ham-radio-repeater-connects-lost-hiker-with-help/article_ee26f808-7b2a-11ed-9c25-4ff20590aa2f.html
  15. skiguy

    Lowes Store Parking Lot not being Plowed Winter 2022-2023

    Copied from The RMC's FB Page: Trail Report as of December 8: ***Important Annoucement*** Lowes Store will not be plowed this winter. As such, parking at that location will not be possible once the snow is in. We will update with any developments on this matter. Below 3,300 feet, trails are...
  16. skiguy

    Drinking Beer on "The Summit"

    OK I'll admit it. I am on a couple of the Social Media Hiking pages and must say it seems as if there is a major increase in the amount of "Summit Beer Photographs". I drink Beer but I am not a proponent of it while actively hiking and usually wait for Après participation. I feel safer having my...
  17. skiguy

    Backpack Tax: Is it Time Hikers Pay Their Fair Share?

    https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail/backpack-tax-is-it-time-hikers-pay-their-fair-share/?fbclid=IwAR0wf7PLu8bVvdwoYAkhtKO_9t-y8lrnn3GZtOZNg0ISt74UUE0XB6fiXCo
  18. skiguy

    Alabama wants The AT

    https://www.al.com/news/2022/03/alabama-working-to-bring-appalachian-trail-into-state.html?fbclid=IwAR1drGbFnRCa5dVOaAoXaKwM-h53jtEPrgtFYoa-sl8PXrE0rs4IJ9pZYe0
  19. skiguy

    How “Essential” Are the Ten Essentials? According to This Study: Not Very

    Interesting line of logic. Leave it to a PhD to come up with it. But not sure if I agree. This kind of sums it up to quote. “Nowadays with lightweight stuff, you can almost carry all of these in under 5 pounds,” Daniel says. “If I’m hiking or backpacking solo, I tend to carry more items than...
  20. skiguy

    Some insight about being a Snow Ranger on Mount Washington

    https://youtu.be/C3dbG4gXiCE
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