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A question for the trail runners out there..... What's your favorite trail for running? I'm interested in thoughts on trails in the Whites, or ones that are local and closer to home for you. I'm particularly interested in easy to moderate trail runs (i.e., with little elevation gain and...

Here's a question I think I already know the answer to, but want to confirm: When completing the various "lists," can a ski trail be used as a hiking route to bag a peak? What if you climb up and ski down - would the peak still "count?" Thanks!

Can anyone provide input on using two sleeping bags (one inside the other) to get a lower temp. rating than the two bags by themselves? I've got a 20-degree down bag and a 0-degree synthetic bag (it's actually probably about a 20-degree rating since it's relatively old and has been compressed...

Later this year, I'll be training for my first marathon (in the Fall) while still trying to get to the mountains for a decent amount of hiking. I'd like to hear from anyone who has trained for a marathon on how it affected your hiking and vice versa. From what I have learned, a marathon...

A few questions re: the Wapack Trail..... 1. During this time of year and further into the winter, does hunter orange need to be worn while hiking? I've heard that hunters frequent some of the areas along the trail. When does the hunting season end for MA/NH? 2. In general, are...

On the USGS map (Mt. Washington Quad), there is an "Old Railroad Grade" that runs about 1.5 miles from the lower parking area for the Ammo Ravine Trail to Mt. Clinton Rd., pretty much where the Edmands Path trailhead is. Does anyone know if this old railroad grade is still discernable? Anyone...