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Planning on hiking Mansfield tomorrow, Long trail from 108 or sunset ridge trail?? First hike of the winter season.....thank you in advance:)

Okay, need some advice. My son will be running the race this year, and of course there are family members who would like to cheer him on. I am "in charge" of arranging the weekend. Are they capable of hiking to summit of George....via Lions Head....Tuckermans...No. Plan A is to stay at Joe...

I have a question for those on the forum that trail run, specifically in the whites and longer runs. Do you bring a headlamp, rain gear,first aide, water? Does someone know your running plans? Thanks. Kmac

If you please, I need to know the easiest route to doing the Kinsmans, winter route? A friend of mine is hiking on Sunday, and asked me to look into for him..unfortunately I'm in San Fran and have no guide books/maps with me.. thanks kmac

Needing advice on external flashes power and versatility needed...i have a canon 40d sigma lens 17-70mm2.8/4.5..any suggestions?? thanks karen

Planning on taking some kids up to Mt Greylock for 3days..getting up to Mass on a Friday night about 7pm, camping ??? somewhere not to far in. Saturday we plan on hiking to Greylock and spending Sat night in a lean to/ tent site. I'm not familiar with the area and thought someone may have a...

Suggestions for winter approach of Slide and Hunter Mountain in the Catskills? . Thanks, kmac

Winter 48 on the Osceola's Route: Greeley Pond trail to Mt Osceola trail Start time: 8:00am Finish time: 1:30pm Participants: Meb..Rachel..Drew..Dave bear..kmac Weather: Started with drizzle gray skies....changed over to snow for most of morning, ended with blue skies and sunshine :) Trail...

As of this past summer I have started my quest of the ADK46...my question I pose to all of you .. What do you find are the differences and or similarities of the White Mountain peaks verses the ADK peaks? Difficulty? Accessibly? Trail conditions? Trail markings? etc........ kmac

Tamron 70 - 200mm Fast AF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS ....camera buffs any thoughts on this lens???? kmac

I'm in the process of investing in a SLR digital camera. I was wondering what everyone here uses and if there is one that stands out more. Presently I'm leaning towrds the Canon XTI, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. kmac :)

While visiting my daughter in San Franciscon I've discovered "The Sports Basement" :) I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the brand "Orage", I'm not at all familiar with the company. Thanks. kmac http://www.sportsbasement.com/

What are some of the weather web sites that are used for trip planning in the Whites other than Mt.Washington.org site.? thanks. kmac

I'm taking some kids up to Macedonia State Park/CT this weekend and I'm wondering if we will need snowshoes. Has anyone been in that area hiking this past week? Thanks. kmac

I'm in the market to buy some cc skis and I have little to no knowledge of the differnent brands and "kinds" out there. I want something that can be used on both groomed trails and backcountry trails, is there a ski that can be used for both? kmac

December 30-31 Wildcat's and Cannon!! Trail: Nineteen Mile Brook to Wildcat Ridge Trail down Polecat Equipment: stabilizers to Wildcat Ridge and then crampons. Weather: 18 degrees with snow falling Trail Conditions: snow coverd with ice underlay,careful footing in some areas otherwise...

This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever,in it's place is something that you...

:confused: Last year I found that I was very frustrated with my goggles "fogging up" and then freezing. I tried the de-fogging spray,cat crap and nothing really worked. Any suggestions? thanks :) kmac

Over the winter of 2005 and into 2006 it became apparent that I was possessed by the 4000 footer peakbagger list. I started out innocently enough, writing down in my Smith/Dickerman "bible", the peaks I had climbed, there weren't many :rolleyes: Marcia a friend from CT., checked her list and...

Where would one camp in the Passaconawy/Whiteface area. We are arriving late in the evening (11pm) and will be hiking these peaks the following morning. I'm looking for something similiar to Dolly Copp or Hancock, any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks :) kmac