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Cold with some ice I hiked Monadnock on Wednesday when it was 15 degrees on the summit with winds from the north at about 15 mph. Enough to push me around a bit. There was a fair amount of ice here and there but you could go around it for the most part. We are expecting rain and snow in the...

If they passed out pamphlets they would be strewn all over the mountains. The AMC info volunteers do a good job at Pinkham and they always have safety displays up, but you see hundreds of people ignoring good advice/info and most get away with it. The SAR folks are wonderful.

Hi KMAC, Go to a good shop and ask a lot of questions even if you buy elsewhere. I have had great luck at Ragged Mountain and also at the ski shop at Jackson Touring. Some of the EMS stores have really good people too. If you have the option to rent, that is a really good idea to get a feel...

Body fat does, however, while insulating your core, also prevent your body heat from getting out to, and warming, your skin which is where you feel the cold. That is why MY butt often feels cold - when in fact it ought to be the warmest part of me. I also believe this is why women, who...

They've found him! See the link above which has been updated. Sounds like he is hypothermic, but let's hope it is not too severe.

Check the price on the EMS jacket THIS weekend (Thanksgiving) 30-50% off everything, they say. Also, the EMS jackets are nice colors this year -IMHO

I'm confused. How would I get a copy?

I bought an EMS soft shell jacket a couple of years ago and almost never seem to take it - it's too warm to hike in unless it is very cold, and if it's that cold I prefer layers. On the other hand, I bought some soft shell pants (REI one something-or-others) and I wear those over silk weight...

Day hiking vs. Going Long Hi, I've been thinking about my very different approach to longer backpacks compared to day hikes. When I day hike, I like a fancy pack with lots of time-saving pockets, a hydration system, good rain gear, waterproof boots (if it is likely to rain or there might be...

Hey there, Congratulations on your first 48! When I finished my list, I did my AMC chapter's leadership training and started leading hikes for other people. And I found that I enjoyed those peaks even more the second time around when I was sharing them. I also started doing more reading...

We were planning to do the complete Grafton Trail loop in September, but it is looking like they are not going to have it open. We were looking for about 5 days of moderate hiking and hoping to stay off the AT for the most part. We have hiked extensively in the Whites, esp. in NH, and were...

I wear ventilated trail runners in warm weather. I wish - oh I wish! - that I could find non-goretex leather boots for cooler/wetter days. It's hard for women with wide feet.

I heard this weekend that four bears showed up at Lakes of the Clouds on Thursday night (July 6) and five were reported near the Mt. Washington summit buildings on Friday. I have not heard whether they have made it to Madison yet. Peakbagging does not seem like normal bear behavior, so I...

I would second King Tut's recommendation. The Atlas 10XX and 12XX series are excellent and very tough. I have known people to have trouble with MSR and Yukons falling apart quickly in the Whites. Watch at REI outlet - they go on sale most years. Even for "easier" White Mountain hikes, you...

I have the Z-Pack and so far it is holding up well. I find that it ceases to be comfortable at about 29-30 pounds though, so make sure you try it with as much weight as you actually intend to carry. That said, I think it has better suspension than the Granite Gear packs.

I highly recommend the New Hampshire winter workshop at Cardigan. Usually held twice a year in January and again in February. And before that you might check out the New Hampshire chapter's winter hiking series. They usually start in October and hike right through to winter. Good luck and...

I have used both, but switched back to mainly using bottles this year. Hydration systems are too fussy and risky for backpacking. I have had every brand leak at some point or other. I do like them when I dayhike with a group though, as I do not need to drink when we stop, so can use break...

Thanks! I am, alas, short. But shin deep I can manage.

Has anyone been in the Wild River area lately? I am thinking of backpacking there next week, using the High Water trail, the Wild River trail, Eagle Link, and and a few others that could have some tricky stream crossings. I understand that Spider bridge is gone, so I am planning to use the...

Roadside trailheads not so safe I actually surprised some guys breaking into cars at the 19 Mile Brook trail head, though, alas, I did not realize it until they were gone. There were two guys in a van, they had pulled off the road, stopping parallel to the road blocking the view from the road...