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Does anyone know if there is cell service on the AT in Conn at the southern end? I am planning on doing the entire CT section in a few weeks with my son and and having my wife drop us off and pick us up. If there is service, it would make contacting her to pick us up easier. Instead of...

For all of you out there with youngins who winter hike; What age have your kids starting using crampons? I know it is very subjective and depends on the individual. My 7 (almost 8 year old son) and I did Mt Pierce on Tuesday. We both wore Stabilicers ( I don't want to wear my crampons while...

Hi, I am in the process of getting all the necessary items to build a pulk. (Thanks to all who have posted their designs here) The one item I'm not sure of is the waist belt. I was planning on finding an external frame pack's waist belt, but I'm concerned about the plastic buckles on them. I...

Hi, I'm taking my son to Zealand on Thanksgiving weekend and am planning on going in from Crawford Notch. Has anyone been the Avalon and AZ Trails lately? I was wondering if they took much of a hit with the snow.

My son and I will be going to Zealand on Thanksgiving weekend. With the Zealand Road closure, I was thinking about going in/out via Avalon and AZ trails, bagging Tom and Field, one each direction. How well are the trails marked? I did this route 5 or 6 yrs ago in April and if I remember...

Came back last night from a 4 day loop from Lincoln Woods, Wilderness Tr, Bondcliff, to Guyot, over S. Twin, to 13 Falls and out on Franconia Brrok Tr. Beautiful views but very hot, hazy and humid on the ridges. Trails in good shape. Only problems were the HUNGRY mosquitos around the beaver...

Does anyone out here have a good recipe for granola bars? I have been modifying an oatmeal cookie recipe but they keep falling apart in my pack. I can't figure out how to make them crunchier.

Hi, I'm trying to plan a few day trip on the AT here in CT possibly starting in Kent. Is there any place to park near Rt 341? The AT Guide says there is no overnight parking around there, Is that right? Thanks in advance, Happyfeet

Are there any good spots off of the southern end of Bondcliff to stay? I am thinking of taking my son, 7 y/o, on a 4 day loop from Lincoln woods over the Bonds and down Franconia Brook Tr. Lincoln Woods to the lower end of Bondcliff would be a good distance for the first day after driving up...

I want to do the Mohawk Trail/ AT loop this summer starting at the southern end of the Mohawk. Where's a good place to park?

Is there any problem stuffing a tent and the fly into the stuff sack instead of folding and rolling it?

I'm thinking of going to Carter Notch this weekend with my son and was looking for a good day hike to go on. I'm looking for something that isn't too steep. Thanks