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We packed (somewhat - the snow is 4-5 feet deep so more shoes still needed) the trail up from McKenley Hollow. Trailhead parking not plowed yet, but we shoveled out 2 spots.

Not sure where to post this, so I'll put it here for anyone who is interested. I'm a member and CTA (in Vermont) sent this out. It's a great organization for those who don't know it. http://www.catamounttrail.org/ <<Have you ever dreamed of a position that asked you to ski, snowshoe, or hike...

Sounds like a variation on Walk in the Woods, but the interview (link below) is thoughtful. May 25, 2009 | Some midlife crises involve a fast car, others an affair. Facing middle age, writer Mark Obmascik decided to hike, climb and scramble up all the Colorado mountain peaks over 14,000 feet...

Blackhead -traction definitely necessary. I did ok with spikes, but had to go off trail a couple of times. Crampons would have been better, but that is the only section that needed more than spikes. Looks like it will be around for a while too.

A friend is a member of the Green Mt. Club in VT and wrote up the profile in the link below. Still going strong at 80! http://gmcburlington.org/2009/02/28/trip-leader-profile-dot-myer/

With gear sales in full swing, I'm deciding it's time to invest in some bc ski skins so that I can do tougher terrain. Anybody have favorites? There seem to be different ways of attaching - some have tail attachments, some not, so I'm trying to figure out what would be best. Thanks. Maria

National Geographic - Monday Note - this is on Monday - typed too fast this morning. Editing doesn't let me change what shows up in the main thread. Hi - I know this isn't a hiking documentary (or the kayak forum), but I thought there might be some folks interested in the below and wanted to...

Hi - I'm going to be driving back on Monday after the July 4th weekend from the Syracuse area through the lower adks and want to meet up with a friend for a hike in this area. I really only know the high peaks and northwestern adks. Any suggestions for a 6 mile or so hike to break up the...

Hi there - Now that the winter sales are here, I'm looking to invest in some snowshoes. I was more of a xc skier and downhiller before, but I'm beginning to explore winter hiking too and obviously need them. Tried out a Redfeather pair last weekend but the binding was this strappy kind and...