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During a recent trip to NH and Maine, I had a small window of about 1/2 day to squeeze in a hike in the Whites. Referring to S. Smith's book on best "bang for the buck", I chose Black Cap.. Turned out to be a good decision. Long drive to get to trailhead,just N of N.Conway.Weather overcast and...

As part of a Trip to Northern NH and then Maine coast, will be overnighting in the Conway area. My spouse will be with me so it won't be my usual "budget place to sleep/eat and leave early the next AM to hike". She likes country inns but any recos you guys would have would be helpful. Want to...

Sunday, 9/17 started as a beautiful early fall day. No color yet but a great day to be on the trail. Arrived at Mt Tom state reservation about 930AM and drove to far parking area on Smiths Ferry Rd ( before Chis Clark Rd). Parked here, loaded up and headed backwards to interesect the M&M trail...

Bussiness and rain kept me confined to the Red Lion in Stockbridge, Mass for 2 days but on my first "free day" Friday, I was greeted by continued rain. Finally @ 1030AM, I headed to the closest and easiest trailhead:Monument Mtn. Driving there, the rain stopped. Considering my good fortune but...

Hearing reports of fair amounts of rattlesnakes in the W Mass/Berkshire trails..Are they still there this time of the year (Sept-Oct)? Thanks. Or do I bring a nurse/doctor??

I know these are "easy" baby hikes but which of these 3 would be your favorite (feeling of wilderness, solitude, view, etc)?: -Black Mtn via Chipewa -Boulder Loop -Black Cap Thanks for your ideas....

When coming up Zealcliff trail and joining Twinway, how much farther is it (to the right I believe) to the famed Zealcliff outlook? And then how much farther to top of Zealand Mtn? Thanks.. map isn't clear...I understand a great view!!

I have a short business trip planned for mid Sept and will be staying in the Springfield area as well as Pittsfield. I plan to extend the stay a day or 2 to get in some hiking. Won't be able to get up to the whites this trip. What are are your favorite hikes in that general area? I'm looking...

As Clint Eastwood said: a man's gotta know his limitations.. :) As The years go by, my interest in hiking doesn't change even with the reality of a bad knee (being improved now with phy theraphy). I've always wanted to do Bondcliff but have realistically ruled it out. I only get to the Whites...

Living now in Illinois (used to live in Mass), I only get to the "whites" now a couple times a year. My hiking excursions are somewhat limited due my age (6th decade) and these sometimes troubling knees.Yes, I have poles and do the exercises :) So i want to optimize my times in the Whites...

A few months ago, I asked for some help on some "easier" treks in the whites due to my troubled knees. You guys responded with lots of helpful hike ideas as well as insight re the bad knees ( Doug Paul, Dave M, et al). Doug and I later talked by phone in detail. That advice plus consulting w 2...

Due to many reasons ( new baby in the family expected, etc, etc), I had to cancel my semi annual trip to the "whites" planned for mid October. As a substitute, my dog and I are driving to North Woods of Wisconsin for 4-5 days next week. Never hiked there but I'm told there is great forest...

Haver never hiked this before but hearing about the great views from the zeacliff ledges. AMC guide lists this as a reco'd but strenuous hike. I'm 60+ with bum knees but would like to try. Is this too demanding?? I don't plan to go to top of Zealand but only to this ridge/overlook as a day...

Don't know the brands (or I'd start a poll), but what sunglasses do you guys think are best for general hiking ? and why? What features are important? Is Polarized a good thing? Of course, your favorite brand/style..I'm dazzled (confused)by the many offerings @ Campmor, etc. Thanks guys...

Looking for day hikes in the Whites for a trip later this year. (Probably late Summer/early Fall). Now living in the Midwest (Ugh). Would like a relatively easy hike up (knee friendly) and ideally, the Alpine experience above. I'm getting realistic at my advanced age (60's) and purchased...

Stumbled on a "Masters" line of treking poles on Killer Deals and Trekkingpoles.com. Excellent value (one has cork grip, A/S, 2 baskets and compacts to 24" with retail under $60)but I don't know much about the company or its poles. Anyone have experience w them? Thanks...

Can you answer below your favorite or current treking pole (brand) that you are now using?? LEKI Komperdells Black Diamond Life Link REI private label EMS private label Others.. Thanks. Jerry

Planning my next hiking trip to the "whites"in a few months. Last week while training on a short day hike here in N. Illinois, my yellow lab and I encountered a Coyote in a very much "stalking" mode. He continued to go back and forth and draw closer as I held him @ bay with a 2" log I stumbled...

Going to get my first pair of treking/hiking poles. I do some traveling so they need to be able to collapse to fit in my luggage. Have one bad knee and feel these will help. They'll be used for genl hiking only. Is anti shock a good thing? what brand/types do you recommend? Whats best bang...