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So, both Mike (NH Tramper) and myself, have just Isolation left to finish our respective Winter 48 lists, and I'm wondering if the route up from 16 is skiable? Of the two times I've done Isolation, one was an out and back from Glen Boulder, and the other was a traverse up Davis from 302, exiting...

I have a wedding to attend in upstate New York early next month, and that finds me in the enviable position of being able to squeeze in a hike in the Adirondacks beforehand. I've never hiked in New York before, and wanted to get some input from those who have. My question is this: What's the...

Instead of posting trail conditions here, I figured I'd actually do a little trip report. I planned this hike for the Meetup group, Random Group of Hikers, and was joined by Mike (NH Tramper), Maher, and Jesse. The plan was to do a south to north traverse (Eastman to East Royce). The small group...

Trails: Carter Ledge Trail, bushwhack, Middle Sister Trail, Piper Trail, West Side Trail, Liberty Trail, Camp Penacook Spur, roadwalk Trying to avoid snow, I decided to give these ones another go, and bring proper photographic equipment. Carter Ledge Trail clear and dry, with the exception of a...

Trails: Mt. Meader Trail, Brickett Falls Spur, Meader Ridge Trail This was a scouting hike to check out conditions on Meader Ridge Trail. Found variable conditions down low, snow from the start, leading to dry and wet sections of bare trail, leading to more snow. Rinse and repeat. I barebooted...

Myself and a group of four others did a traverse of the Moats from north to south, all on the Moat Mountain Trail. The trail started and ended as a skating rink, with a lot of ice on the trail, microspikes (or equivalent) were the traction of choice here. Above the Attitash Trail junction, snow...

It had been exactly two years and four days, since my first hike to Mt. Garfield. At that time, with much deeper snow, I had seen ski tracks, flirting with the woods on the trail, and thought to myself... self, you too could do this! The time finally came, and I returned to Garfield, armed with...

In the absence Mike (NH Tramper), who is climbing Mt. Washington today, I offered to step in and do his usual conditions report. Though I didn't have the wherewithal to stay up late last night typing out not only my report, but this. :p Conditions: We encountered a well packed, firm, snowshoe...

Mike (NH Tramper) and I are planning a Bonds/Zealand/Hale traverse, going south to north, and I just had a question as to the exit. With Hale being the final peak, which is the shortest exit, Firewardens to North Twin Trail to Little River Road, or Hale Brook to Zealand Road and out? Neither of...

Usually Mike (NH Tramper) posts trail conditions, however, he's taking an Avalanche Awareness course this weekend and isn't around to post. I hope I can live up to his expectations! :p Trails: Shelburne Trail (north), Kenduskeag Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Mt. Moriah Spur, Rattle River Trail...

Trails: Nancy Pond Trail, herd path, Carrigain Notch Trail, Signal Ridge Trail, Sawyer River Road, Rt. 302 Nancy Pond Trail clear up to the base of the cascade. Up through the switchbacks, there are at least two dozen blowdowns, of the step over, climb over, and duck under varieties. A couple...

Trails: Hudson Highway ski trail, Tri-Color ski trail, unnamed AT connector, Appalachian Trail, Gray Ghost ski trail Beautiful day to get out and hit these two peaks. There are no snowmaking operations in progress at Saddleback right now, though with their opening slated for December 15th, I...

I'm looking to take advantage of what promises to be fantastic weather this weekend, and get some stragglers out of the way. Nancy and Vose Spur in particular. I've seen a conditions report from as recent as today on Carrigain Notch Trail, but haven't seen anything on Nancy Pond since...

Trails: CVR, Appalachian Trail Went up and back to the Crockers, to get in a couple peaks before the impending storm. CVR in decent shape, easily passable by my Hyundai (with care in a couple spots). The ground is definitely frozen, but there's minimal ice and snow along the whole route, a...

Peaks: Cannon Mountain (4100 ft.) and Northeast Cannonball (3769 ft.) - #67 NEHH Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Rim Trail, Around Lonesome Lake Trail, Dodge Cut-off A good day to acclimate myself to colder climes, while hitting another Hundred Highest peak...

In keeping with my goal of trying to complete the NEHH before this time next year, I decided to try and knock four out in a day. I needed the Horn, the Bulge, North Weeks, and South Weeks. So not quite a fully Kilkenny Ridge Traverse, but most of one. I got in contact with Lefty E, who...

Out and back from Rt. 26 on the AT. Trails were damp for the most part, some nasty mud in spots, otherwise just wet, sometimes leaf covered, rock. Winds very strong out of the north, most evident in the col and on the climb up the East Baldpate ledges. Great views, even though limited by clouds...

Great day to get out and knock these peaks off my list. From where we parked, the old road was in pretty good shape, a bit wet and muddy in areas, but overall good walking. When you get to a spot where the road has grown in in front of you, look for the cairn in the grass at your feet, and then...

It was a long awaited return to the Osceolas (11th and 12th on my first round), after an absence of nearly two years. This time, it was by a different route, up Greeley Ponds to Mt. Osceola! I always love being on new (to me) trails, and these didn't disappoint. Greeley Ponds was wet and muddy...

It was time for a big hike, and today was the day. It was chilly at times, and winter layers were the clothing of choice. My previous longest hike was a 17.5 mile, 6100 ft. of gain, Passaconaway/Whiteface/Sleepers/Tripyramids loop back in June. This one would lengthen to 20, but with slightly...