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Recommendations for adventure books suitable for a 17-year old girl - ? Since this group is learned, well-read and wise. :-) It's for a holiday gift exchange so I don't know the recipient, but I'd like to represent a gutsy girl or two that hikes, climbs or does other non-wimpy things. Like the...

Since this group is the gold standard on hiking info: where's a safe overnight car spot near the Starr King trailhead - is overnight parking permitted right at the trailhead itself, if not should we go to the winter lot on the highway? Also we were planning to traverse from York Pond Tr. to...

Any recommendations on great Boston area treks with some elevation gain? I run a meetup for folks on the autism spectrum and their friends/family, and lately I get limited enrollment when I book hikes in NH. Looking for new Massachusetts area ideas to accommodate the group. I run Wachusett...

Anyone hiked in Olympic Nat'l Park and if so, can you comment on the availability of short hikes or non-hiking things to do? Or are there bucket list, must-do hikes there that we'd kick ourselves for missing? Our 27-yo son broke his right fibula (walking up the stairs at home, 3 days after doing...

Is Foster's Crossroads General Store closed permanently? Twice in the past two weeks it's been closed. A post on Yelp says it's being razed for a Dunkin's location while one on Google says it's closed. Such a bummer - recent additions like the Wandering Moose and Twin Mountain Cabins suggested...

Anyone used Nash Stream Road lately to comment on its status? TrailsNH suggests the gate remains open until December, so I'm hoping it will be open this Sun 10/25. Trying to knock off #52 of 52WAV before wintry weather, esp since the magic bus driving us to trailheads remains a 2012 Honda...

Immensely grateful as always for the intel on this forum, especially now as we plan an Alaska trip for July 2019. On the Kesugi Ridge, for those who have done it - are day hikes doable? Our family hasn't backpacked before due to the sensory/other complexities at times with the twin sons 25-years...

Dang it, a new baseplate Suunto compass fell out of my pack on the Wright Trail toward Goose Eye. Home baked reward which is highly desirable, trust me.

Just returned from Glacier Nat'l Park a few days ago and still have my head in the mountains with the glories of that place. In case anyone is planning a trip there, I'm passing along a few facts that could help. 1). Guidebooks and locals agree that after Labor Day is the best time to visit -...

Anyone done the Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton Nat'l Park in Canada, across the border from Glacier NP? Is it worth it? I heard about it after we planned our Glacier lodging, and while it's not super convenient, there's a day where we could make it happen. We're departing Labor Day which means...

Lo and behold today, the rotted out wooden bridge at mile 2.4 of the Caribou Valkey Road - the one that looked like it was going to fall through any moments- was replaced recently with a beautiful new one. A few off the remaining ones are still not in super shape, particularly the one at 2.2 mi...

Considering a run up Spaulding Mt. in Maine this Sun/Mon, preferably via the AT from Caribou Valley Road. (where the family mini van is going to park around the 2.1 mi marker before that rotted out semi-bridge). There's a stream crossing immediately on the AT southbound and recent reports say...

Very bummed that the weather tomorrow Sat 5/21 looks cloudy and thus the full moon (which happens to coincide with our anniversary) is probably not going to be in view. I've asked for full moon hike locations a few years ago with consensus that Kearsage North and Avalon are decent full moon...

Anyone hiked Bridal Veil Falls this winter, especially in the last few weeks, and can comment on the parking situation? Plowed/unplowed? drive-overable in a family minivan? Taking a seasoned summer/new to winter hiker with us tomorrow and trying to pick something fun that isn't a killer and...

Anyone been on Caribou Valley Road in Maine recently? Hoping to bag the Crockers tomorrow and curious if the family minivan will make it down the road. It's pretty dry in the area lately but there's still the sketchy bridge issue IIRC. Many thanks!

Was surprised given recent warmup that Lincoln Gap Road in Warren Vt - with a Long Trail access point to Mts Ellen and Abraham - remained closed as of yesterday 4/12/15. Road was pretty muddy as far as we went. Passing this along in case anyone else is doing those peaks.

Date of Hike: Sun 11/9/14 Trail Conditions: leaves, leaves and more leaves, which given the wetness could be slippery and obscure underlying rocks for a few ankle-twisters. Minor mud pits down low. All water crossings were non-issues. Trace snow starting at the Stony Brook crossing which is I...

Date of hike: Sun 10/5/14 Trails: Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc Trail Special equipment: none Conditions: lots of wet slippery leaves on initial 1.1 mile section before upper Eyebrow Trail junction which made an otherwise manageable trail a little more challenging. Surprisingly few mud pits and...

Spread the word - here's a hike for folks with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, their loved ones, or any other specially abled person who might find as much peace and capability in journeying on the trails as we have. PM me if you'd like more. Thanks...

Perhaps everyone knows this but I just noted in yesterday's rainy day foray to Littleton NH that the Village Bookstore closed its doors. http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=180&SubSectionID=778&ArticleID=109217 So bummed. In addition to a great hiking book, map and outdoor adventure...