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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...

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 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...

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...