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A sad story in Banff National Park reported on by the CBC. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/09/09/calgary-banff-body-found.html

Great day on Layfayette. Eight of us hiked the Bridle Path up to the hut and then on to the summit. We micro spiked the entire way. Trail was hard packed snow except for some minor drifting above tree line. Sun was in and out of the clouds with the afternoon enjoying more sun. Summit...

Not sure of the details as yet. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/02/24/quebec-bertrand-marcotte-found-gaspe-provincial-park.html

The Guardian posted this article today. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/aug/26/hiker-killed-grizzly-bear-alaska Be Careful out there!

Tpday's New York Times has and option piece by David Roberts on the expanding use of GPS and PLD. A good read as always.

For a number of years now the NFS has listed this trail a closed to all users. A call to the WMNF was inconclusive; 'call back later in the year.' Does anyone have info on if and when this trail will be reopened. I am hoping to use it for a loop of the southern presidentials in July.

Saturday, Jan 31st. Kay-Bee, Keystone Ext, DOC, M&M, Quarry, and back on the Kay-Bee. 2 inches of light snow on top of a ice crust. Very easily punched through making for some tough snowshoeing in spots. Trails were passable and cleared from the December Ice storm damage. M&M trail was...

This captures nicely why I like winter hiking. http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/travel/escapes/16washington.html

Has anyone seen a listing of MA state parks impacted by the Ice Storm? I am looking at doing some hiking/snowshoeing in Central or Western MA. I know the trails at Mt. Wachusett are closed until further notice. I saw the listing for NH parks. MA DCR has not responded to my e-mail and there...

Hiked the Wapack trail from WindblownXC on 123 to 101 last Sunday. Shorts and t-shirt, boots and socks. Great weather, mid 70's, good breeze and a view on the ridgeline. The first 3rd of the hike had some muddy/flooded spots from the Saturday rain from TS Hanna. These were easily walked around.

Looking for your experienced based recommendations on a new hard shell. My old shell is wearing thin at the shoulders and it is time for a new one. The use and features I am looking for are: Winter above tree-line use. Multi-day backpacking in spring and fall. Attached large hood. I prefer...

I guess this is a sort of trip and event. I just completed the SOLO Wilderness First Aid course thru the Worcester AMC Chapter. It was great. Thanks for the input and guidance from VFTT members. The course was very good. Even after many years of hiking and canoing, I learned a great deal...

This is not new; Rainier has been doing this for years. What is interesting is that it is in the New York Times and is the leading e-mailed article. I am not sure if this is an indication of a ground swell of interest in hiking or interest in bathroom humor...

I am looking at taking a wilderness first aid course this fall and would appreciate any advise the members can provide. It appears that there are to primary training companies: SOLO and Wilderness Medicine. Which is better? I have CPR and Red Cross First Aid training but I am looking for...

After reading the very extensive thread on flowers a few weeks ago, I have decided to head on up to the Alpine Garden this week. Can anyone give me insight on the current state of the Flowers in the Garden. Thanks