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  1. Maineman

    Incredibly odd development in the Geraldine Largay case

    http://bangordailynews.com/2016/05/25/outdoors/report-missing-hiker-was-alive-for-at-least-26-days-after-her-disappearance/ This is staggering...
  2. Maineman

    Found brand new BD poles at Lincoln Woods th

    Found a brand spanking new pair of BD poles leaning against my car on Wednesday at the Lincoln Woods lot - left em' w/ the ranger
  3. Maineman

    Beware! Giant Hogweed at Dry River Shelter #2

    While hiking Isolation yesterday, we visited the Dry River Shelter #2 where I was horrified to see a patch of Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) growing less than ten feet from the shelter opening. Giant Hogweed is a NASTY toxic plant - the sap causes huge blisters and permanent scarring...
  4. Maineman

    Bemis Stream Trail closure

    Just a heads up - the Bemis Stream Trail is closed for the remainder of the season due to extensive logging operations. This trail parallels the AT, offering an opportunity for a loop hike. Please help pass this information on to other hikers.
  5. Maineman

    Rocky Branch trail work?

    Wondering if anyone here knows the status of the closed section of the Rocky Branch Trail (between Stairs Col and the #2 Shelter) - I thought I had read somewhere that there were plans to repair it this summer but haven't found anything more.
  6. Maineman

    Lost Petzl headlamp-Mt Crescent/Grt Brook

    I lost my Petzl rxp headlamp recently but not exactly sure where - either in the Mt Crescent area or on the Great Brook/Cold Brook loop. I sure love to see it again :)
  7. Maineman

    Irene Closures & Redlining rules

    I'm curious as to how redline finishers have dealt with the numerous Irene closures & what are the "rules of the game" regarding closed trails?
  8. Maineman

    seeking Crawford-Ridgepole redlining advice

    I have some time off next week and am planning to hike the Crawford-Ridgepole trail and all of the connecting side trails. I have carefully read the various route descriptions but having never been there I'd love to hear any suggestions. I will have a car and a very light overnight setup...
  9. Maineman

    Chocorua redlining & bee stings

    This weekend I hiked my last remaining trails in the Mount Chocorua & Eastern Sandwich Range. This is the first section of the WMG I have redlined completely (six other section are below 10 miles remaining) and it was a great feeling of accomplishment - plus, my dog didn't die! I was joined...
  10. Maineman

    Brook Trail - 5/12/14

    Date: 5/12/14 Trails: Brook Trail Conditions: Trail in excellent shape Comments: Redlined the WODC Brook Trail, spotting a bike once again. Easy trail, beautiful water!
  11. Maineman

    Flat Mtn Pond - 5/12/14

    Date: 5/12/14 Trails: Flat Mtn Pond Tr, Bennett Tr, Gleason Trail Conditions: Mostly dry trail, several crossings east of the shelter required fording Comments: Spotted a bike at Bennett St trailhead and hiked from Whiteface-Intervale Rd side. Saw a pair of bear run down the hillside ahead...
  12. Maineman

    Tucks Headwall Avalanche

    As the saying goes, "it's better to be lucky tha good" From today's (12/29) avy report: "This was tested last night when 2 hikers came down from summiting Washington and traveled into “the Lip” at dark and triggered an avalanche carrying them down to the floor of the Tuckerman Ravine. They...
  13. Maineman

    Return to Guinea Pond

    After hiking Sandwich Dome via Black Mountain Pond Tr last week, I returned to the scene of the crime to hike Mt Israel this week. It was another stunningly beautiful drive once I left Route 25 - I could clearly see that Chocorua & Whiteface were coated in rime! Off in the distance there...
  14. Maineman

    Sandwich Dome redline hike

    Yesterday I enjoyed a fantastic loop combining several of my favorite aspects of hiking: 1) 12 miles of pure redlining w/ only one mile of repeated trail 2) An area that is new to me 3) A good mix of easy crusing trail and extremely rough going 4) Just enough route-finding to actually have...
  15. Maineman

    Acadia loop road closed

    Just heard from a friend who biked up to the top of Cadillac Mtn today - and enjoyed the rare treat of the summit to herself due to the park road being closed. Sounds pretty fun to me!
  16. Maineman

    Rough season for PCT hikers

    Between some massive early snow & the shutdown it's been a wild finish to the season this year... http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/oct/09/hikers-stumble-near-end-of-long-journey/
  17. Maineman

    Unlabeled trail on WMG North Country map

    There is a trail shown on the North Country map from the WMG that starts on Route 110 in Stark and ends on South Pond road. If I remember correctly it is about 1.6 miles long and appears to make a half circle around a small summit. I did a drive by one night to check it out but didn't notice...
  18. Maineman

    "The People's Forest" movie

    Is this movie available to view, stream or buy anywhere? Google brings up lots of articles about it being screened at various venues but that's all.
  19. Maineman

    Zeacliff Trail with kids

    My boys (8 & 13) are good hikers/scramblers - just curious if there is anything about the Zeacliff trail they might have trouble with. They've done Chocorua & the scramble up Jackson no problem...
  20. Maineman

    RMC Redlining Adventures pt1

    Q: "How do you eat an elephant?" A: "One bite at a time!" The RMC has constructed a beautiful spider web of trails in the Northern Presis and after this trip, only 1.3 miles remain! I drove up from Portland and arrived at Appalachia at about 10:00pm. I switched on my trusty headlamp...
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