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Every year, a particular trio of us skis or hikes something in the High Peaks. In a past trip, we had skied from the Upper Works lot in Tahawus to the height of land at Avalanche Lake. We said at the time that it would have been cool to push down the other side to the Adirondack Loj. This...

I coulda hijacked another thread, but this is probably more a propos. I have an annual trip this weekend, skiing in the Adirondack high peaks. Past trips have included getting to Indian Pass from the south, backpacking to the far side of Newcomb Lake (past the great camp) and skiing up into...

Several years ago (wasn't sure until I visited the store today), I spent what was for me a lot of money on a hard-shell jacket, almost $300 (an eVent "Shuksan"). The zipper was balky, but they reassured me that it would work and that I could return it if it wasn't to my liking. I never did...

With the violent storms of last year, several new slides opened up across the DAKs. I think I assumed they'd start getting skied pretty much right away; but with the equally weird weather this winter, I wonder: have any of these new slides been skied yet? Strange... Thanks, --Mike.

Why do (chemical) foot warmer instructions indicate placement under the ball of the foot and not atop it? I don't like having yet another layer in there (let alone one that doesn't run the whole length) and under-foot is worse. What's wrong with putting them on top? I guess I'll try it out...

So it seems there is a whole inventory of new action on the slopes this year, with a lot of discussion about first ascents and looking forward to first tracks. I'd like to hear from the veterans about the science and tactics of playing on fresh slides. When there's a two- or five-foot base on...

So as not to hijack threads about specific trips (hint), here's my separate question: If one were to imagine the highest and best environment for crossing the 100-mile Wilderness, at what time of year would this take place? It seems that doing it in spring or early summer meets with too many...

Merry Christmas (and general Happy Holidays) to everyone today! I've seen li'l bits of snow data around the trip reports and trail conditions (winter and these pages go together like hand and glove!), but I'd love to see specific updates from those who have been out recently. MORE TC REPORTS...

Can an eye-witness attest that the lean-to is still workably standing? Looked kinda leany last time. Thanks, --Mike.

Humbly looking for any recent info on... ==Sawyer River Road: Still open, right? (Yes, I've checked the usfs site, thanks, http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/conditions/roads_status.php) ==River crossings on: ==Carrigain, and ==Hancocks: Both currently manageable? Yes...

But a great day anyway. Everything was passable, with the usual mudholes. For the most part, we could either tromp through or pick stones & branches for a treadway. Never got the whole-boot-under thing. The high cols are also beautiful, but don't count steps or miles or PUDs, or else you'll...

Don't see it; anyone got an early breakfast before a Tripyramidal day? Thanks, --Mike

During the unbelievably precious winter snow season, I use many resources for divining the right place to go. These include the Mount Washington live web-cams (for example: http://mountwashington.org/weather/cam/deck/). I also use the AMC conditions page; the web sites for Wildcat, Cannon...

Unbelievable weather this weekend. The last week in the Whites has been a high point of the year, and it was beautiful. Too warm, but bluebird sunny all day, for several straight. Will add photos as possible, since the views told the story this time. Snaps to "MarkL" for the offer to team...

Between all the sources I check for such things, I still don't have a solid grasp of what the trails will feel like this weekend. Seems it'll be a little above freezing during the day, low teens at night, mostly sunny. Perfect corn at Tuckerman's? Maybe not. Wet cement on the Wilderness...

Well, guess what came in the mail today? "Logging Railroads of the White Mountains by C. Francis Belcher with a foreword by Sherman Adams." Upon seeing my last reference to it in a public forum, Google was kind enough to push at me several copies for purchase. Twenty bucks and two weeks...

It seems I'm a junkie for that high plateau, just cannot get enough. So a friend and I went out for a few days, with a hut stay at Zealand and two nights at Ethan Pond. For straight-up beauty, the view of Guyot and the Bonds from Ethan Pond rivals almost anything I've seen, and reminds me of...

A buddy and I wanted some high-peak fun in the snow, so we discussed options and agreed the weather and conditions just prior to hiking would drive the decision. We ended up with Pierce, with deep snow and people to break it out for us. Trail conditions are well documented, so I won't waste...

==Where can a skier get Telemark lessons? ==For those places offering rentals, have you had experience with any which offer Telemark equipment? Have you ever then bought what you rented? For example, Wachusett Mountain offers downhill lessons only (or so their phone rep just said). Could one...

Just a heads up for casual users: The past month or two has really been a banner period for this site: The Trail Conditions have been prompt, helpful and detailed; The storm support and trail-work recovery effort has shown real community; Now that winter has arrived, Trip Reports have been...