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Cat tracks & what they look like. The only time you will see cat tracks with toe nails is when they are running or jumping. Also if you notice the rear pad will have three rounded areas on the rear of the pad. If your tracks had toe nails and if the tracks did not look a long ways apart then...

More info on Lions in the Northeast Thought I’d wade into this a little. Back in the 70’s I was a forest Ranger working West of Baxter State Park. I got to know the local Game warden and one time while I was visiting him he told me that there were a few Mountain Lions in Maine and he knew of...

Could not agree more, see your doc, -- but for what its worth. I do simple knee stretches before I cool down by lifting my foot behind me and holding onto it with my hand. Also when I go by a stream I will put a little cold water on my knees and stretch them then too. Get the book "Runners...

Thanks for all the good suggestions Wow, I just looked at my post and was surprised at the response. Judging by what most of the posts said (I skipped the sarcastic ones) I should give it another try and go very early, in the middle of the week and on a rainy day or something like that. Oh...

A personal gripe To me a wilderness experience is hiking alone or with people I know to remote locations where there is no one. Camping beside brook or on a mountain and being able to listen to the sounds of nature at night in stead of other people. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind seeing...

Another vote for MSR Denali Ascents I go about 178 lbs. and have been using mine for about 4 years. I use 8" tails when I'm not on a trail where someone has been. Just after a big snow storm for say 3 or 4 days I'd use something with more float, after that the snow settles a little and no...

Warren, Here's the site I found http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/native/skills/teepee.htm I guess I can see everybody’s point on this issue. If everybody did it then in places there would be a problem and I am sure some landowners would take issue if stuff were left on their property even if...

A couple reasons to do this Like a lot of people my wife just does not like winter camping. Don't get me wrong she likes winter and does things like x-county skiing and in the summer she loves to hike but she gets cold easy and then it's no fun for her. If I took her once and she was...

Perhaps you did not understand my meaning completely. I am not talking about setting up a permanent camp. I'm talking about stashing a tent or tee-pee large enough to get into and get warm. Hiking in and using it for the period you are there and then taking it back down and stashing it again...

I have often thought about having several semi permanent campsites tucked away in the mountains up here in Maine where I could set up camp for a weekend or a week when I wanted to. Cold camping in the winter is OK but not great. I have often thought about having a base camp type tent or a...

Did it a couple years ago Two things that stick out still, Lots of people, Lots of rain. Use a tent with no-see-um bug screens. Use stiff boots. Don’t go too fast, there is a lot to see if you take your time. Take a fish pole if you like to fish (don’t forget a license) really nice hike,

Another vote for MSR Denali Ascents If you try them on steep slopes or ice you will see why. :D

well maybe, yes and Uh, yes :) First a lot of the paper comp. Roads are not plowed in the winter. The ones that are if not posted are OK to go on, That said, they are plowed for big rigs and do not have wide shoulders most of the time, so be advised if it's narrow go at your own risk. As...

We didn’t get to the top of the food chain by being ignorant, read and learn. How they attack, Where they attack, Why they attack, Learn from real attacks. http://www.cougarinfo.com/attacks3.htm Frequency of attacks by decade in the US and Canada, The times they are a changing...

Please do everyone a favor Including your dog, the wildlife, and other hikers and leave him at home. There really is nothing to be scared of out there. The woods are safer than most cities. I know you probably resent this post but its true.

I sent the info on the trail to your E-mail. I did not see a register on top. Because of the small softwood that are covered with snow it was a pretty hard climb with snowshoes. You'll have a better chance of making it in the spring or summer. Take an axe or saw with you. It would be a...

Anybody ever heard of this one? Located just West of Moxie Lake. Moderate climb not too high but the views are better than most. accessible summer or winter like I said the view is to die for. Good trail (if you know where to look)

Another vote for MSR Denali Ascents I do a lot of winter hiking and find this time of year is the best time to hike back country mountains with no trails. For steep rugged mountain hiking the MSR Denali ascent is a great shoe. When you lift the rear bale up on steep slopes it not only lifts...

You can stay in the old Fire Wardens Cabin if you want to. My son and I have gone up several times in the winter. There is an old wood stove there and someone has banged together some bunk beds. Its still pretty drafty so don't expect much heat. The old spring is behind the camp. The...

I do not know if anyone will be interested in this trail but I thought I would post it and see. The AMC guide I have says that there is no trail up this mountain. I snowshoed in and with a far amount of hunting found the old fire wardens trail. If anyone would like the GPS waypoints for the...