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  1. Montana

    White Mountains Trail Collective?

    I am an officer and a member of the board of directors for Mad River Trail Collective. We have never been connected to or associated with the WMTC. Yes very dedicated, honest and hard working individuals were also affected by this persons alleged criminal activity. Some are now working...
  2. Montana

    NH Fish And Game Seeking Help With Missing Hiker

    that’s exactly what I as thinking. Tragic ending.
  3. Montana

    NH Fish And Game Seeking Help With Missing Hiker

    According to some posts on NH F&G LE FB page her body has been found in a drainage below greenleaf hut. People heard the call on Broadcastify. Obviously needs verification but was posted by multiple people. Tragic outcome.
  4. Montana

    Minus33 Clothing Company

    I’ve been a merino wool fan for many years. Had a pro deal with Ibex when it was the technical merino clothing company. Since switched to Minus 33 exclusively for base layers top and bottom. Found them to be a no frills reliable and durable product. Some of the garments can even go thru a low...
  5. Montana

    A strange "hiking" partner

    And if you go chasing rabbits, and you know you're going to fall
  6. Montana

    Are WMNF stickers available with the shutdown...?

    I picked one up at the Lincoln visitor center a week or so ago at the main desk.
  7. Montana

    White Mountain Trail Collective

    Hi PB A friend of mine is the executive director. I am not up to speed on how this organization operates and to some extent since it is relatively new I think they are still working things out. If you are interested I could try to arrange an exchange of contact information.
  8. Montana

    Wanosha Project Waterville Valley

    The USFS will be conducting a public meeting to discuss a current project that evaluates recreation and other topics in the Waterville Valley area. One of the topics is a proposed mountain bike trail system in and around the Smarts Brook area and Sandwich Notch road. The project is being...
  9. Montana

    Question about trip reports

    http://newenglandtrailconditions.com
  10. Montana

    Parking

    Campton USFS is off exit 27. The Waterville Valley visitor center off exit 28 is temporarily closed. You can get day parking passes in Lincoln exit 32 at the visitor center.
  11. Montana

    Massachusetts skier found dead at Cannon Mtn

    this was from a post on ski forum on alpinezone... Not an official report but this is what his dad had to say. "Trevor Hennessey was skiing by himself Saturday, making the last run of the day at the ski area in Franconia, New Hampshire, when he took a corner into a patch of ice and went off...
  12. Montana

    Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire

    There is an incredible sense of energy between Fume and Liberty. Can't explain it but when I hit this stretch I feel like I am not alone. My senses seem to heighten and I feel really tuned in. I've hiked it countless times so it could be my own mind playing tricks on me. Curious to hear any...
  13. Montana

    You know might be addicted to hiking...

    You spend more time on this forum than on a trail.
  14. Montana

    Dealing with / avoiding altitude sickness (Utah)

    Lot of good information. My own experience climbing in the sierras and rockies was the worst was day 2-3. It is unpredictable so the only way you will know is to know. Take B12 and load up on fish in your diet. Fish will provide iron combined with b12 will set your body up to increase red blood...
  15. Montana

    Guns on the trail

    I grew up in a law enforcement family and responsible ownership and use of guns was a part of my upbringing.... I have never carried a firearm in the White mountains in 40 years of adult life and see no reason to do so. I believe that individuals who carry in the mountains for the most part...
  16. Montana

    Where would you buy (Location, location, location...) ??

    My wife and I recently bought a second home in campton in the waterville estates. We went thru many of the same check list items with a few differences. Lake front was not a priority but access to broadband Internet access was a must have since we both work from home and intended to split time...
  17. Montana

    Franconia Ridge Loop

    Up Old Bridal Path, across the ridge and down Falling Waters. Nothing unusual conditions wise for this time of year. Some ice flows approaching Green Leaf but did not use traction. Ice flow upper part of Falling Waters. Used traction. Stream crossings were ok on lower FW. Bare booted a few icy...
  18. Montana

    FYI: Northern Pass High Voltage Transmission Project

    My wife and I are looking to buy a vacation home north of Franconia notch so I have been following this project. Looks like the project is throwing the state of NH a bone with a proposed fiber optic line. http://www.northernpass.us/news/press-releases/49/. We found a nice potential near the...
  19. Montana

    Article about increases use of Mt Washington in Winter

    What ever happened to "leave no trace"..."carry in/carry out". We do it with our dogs! POOP...POOP...POOP...POOP...!!!!
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