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  1. Steve-o

    Gaspe Peninsula

    Anyone ever hike, backpack here? I'm looking to do a 4-5 night backpack around here in late July. Any info would be much appriciated !
  2. Steve-o

    Beer night @ the Sunset Tiki Bar August 4th.

    Looks like a good night to hit the beach ! The Sunset Tiki Bar is located at Nashoba Valley Ski area in, near by Westford, Ma. Swing by, if you're in the area. I plan on being there around 6.
  3. Steve-o

    ADK Central Region backpacking ideas

    Hey there, I will be in the ADK's for a 4 nighter in a couple of weeks. I have camped the hell out of the high peaks region so, just looking for something new to do. Any idea's that could keep us busy for a few nights in that region would be great ! Does not have to be a summit, just looking for...
  4. Steve-o

    Dual Survival

    I'm sure some of you have seen this show which is aired on the discovery channel. There used to be threads comparing Bear Grylls to Les Stroud but, I haven't seen any input on this show. This show is about two different guys, with totally different backgrounds and ethics, working together...
  5. Steve-o

    Crescent Range questions

    Hey there, I'm thinking about doing some sort of loop in this area. I would like to hit Randolph, Crescent and Ice Gulch. I have never hiked this range before so, looking for a little local info on where to park. Originally, I was thinking Sargent Path. Going clockwise. A little whacking from...
  6. Steve-o

    Moosilauke 5-12

    Trails; Glencliff, Carriage Rd. up. Benton tr. Tunnel Bk. down. Spotty ice on the Glenciff Tr. starting at about 3500. " monorail " starts at about 4K. not bad going and we barebooted to summit. Decending Benton Tr. we were happy we had snowshoes with us. Pretty much a mess after you...
  7. Steve-o

    Beer Night at the " sunset tiki bar " Westford, ma August 4th.

    The "Tiki Bar" is located at Nashoba Vally Ski Area. The same location as the " Outlook " , which we have held a couple of dates here in the past. I've been wanting to check out the new tiki bar for a while. Inclement weather moves the party inside. Swing by if you're in the area !:)
  8. Steve-o

    Mai Tai's & Shao Mai at Chang An. Concord, Ma Nov. 11

    Not kidding this time. Toatally up for some Chinese. www.changan-rest.com I'll be there around 6-7. Awesome food and drinks !
  9. Steve-o

    Little Haystack to Lafayette - Falling waters & OBP 10-23-09

    Falling Waters Trail had a dusting of snow from top to bottom. The ridge walk was surprisingly dry with, just a few patches snow and ice in the shady spots. The iciest places were 1/4 mile above and below the hut. The rest of the Old Bridal Path was in good shape. Definitely some slippery...
  10. Steve-o

    Beveragizers in Somerville. October 28.

    Hey there, Been craving Redbones for a while,and need a fix. Thought I might wash it down over at the Burren around 7. Any interest ?
  11. Steve-o

    Washington: Huntington & Tucks 7-15-09

    All is good. zero blowdown. stream crossings easy. Equipment: Poles for the way down. The usual winter gear for any time of year. Comments: We picked a good day, and this was well planned. I would never take huntington up if it was wet, or there was a chance of any precipitation. Dogs and...
  12. Steve-o

    Nascar in NH Next weekend. June 27-28.

    Expect delays on rt. 93 near Concord, especially on sunday. Just a Warning/Reminder. :)
  13. Steve-o

    Cocktails @ The Outlook. May 20 th.

    Just thought I'd throw this out there. The " outlook " is at Nashoba Vally Ski Area , in near by Westford, Mass. The snow is gone but, the bar is still open. Davebear and I, would love it, if you could join us !
  14. Steve-o

    Kinsman's westside loop. ( abort ) 4-26-09

    The original plan was up Reel brook trail and down Mt. Kinsman trail. Reel brook trail conditions: Pretty dry, until you pass under power lines. Many doable, but, difficult stream crossings. Kinsman ridge trail was a mess to Eliza brook shelter. Rotten snow, mud, streams running down the...
  15. Steve-o

    Mt. Laffayette via. skookumchuck 4-17-09

    Trail conditions: A little mud and a couple of walk-around blowdowns, otherwise dry up to about 2700 ft. After that patchy snow/ice up to 2900 ft. consolidated snow and ice the rest of the way.( still much snow on those north facing slopes ) Equipment: light traction and crampons Comments...
  16. Steve-o

    Monadnock for my 48th. 2-19-09

    White cross & white dot. 2-4 inches of wet snow last night. Mostly packed now, as I know, there was at least 7, on the trail today. Equipment: Light traction. Comments; No
  17. Steve-o

    Mt. Monadnock white dot & white cross 2-17-09

    These are the only trails officially open at this time. There may be more trails open this weekend. forgot to ask which ones though. The spruce link trail is open to the white cross trail. The usual way to white cross from the white dot has yet to be cleared. Conditions; packed granular, some...
  18. Steve-o

    The Weekseses from York Pond

    The gate from the fish hatchery is open and the road is plowed to the trailhead. Spots for maybe 3 cars. A short walk away is the trail to unknown pond, which is plowed, and will fit 4 or 5 cars. The York pond trail is well packed to the Kilkenny ridge trail. From this junction, All other trails...
  19. Steve-o

    Beer night at the " outlook " 1-13-09

    The Outlook is the establishment at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. in near by Westford, MA. If you choose to ski. lift tickets are $38 from 3-10 pm. and $30 from 5-10pm. Hope to see you there! :)
  20. Steve-o

    Mt Carrigan from Lincoln Woods 10-30-08

    This was done as a Backpack but, could be done as a 20 mi. dayhike. Trails ; East Pemi, Widernesss & Desolation. Cake walk to Franconia Brook tentsite. After that expect Trail flooding, difficult stream crossings, mud, ice & snow ( depending are where you are going ) Special requirements...
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