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So, after much back and forth, I am planning a Gourmet Hut Trip this year. The last one was back in 2009 and I have been nervous to try and pull it off now that we live in NJ. However, I am going to brave it this year. Here are the details: Who: The first 34 people to respond by email (AND...

Snow conditions: groomed ski trails and ice and crusty snow on the ridge Trail conditions: We lost the AT in some areas once on the ridge but with clear skies it was easy to make our way to the Horn. Gear needed: Snowshoes are an absolute must on the ski...

Snow conditions: firm crust over softer but rain consolidated snow. Trail conditions: The entire distance on the ridge is now broken out and a trail down to Caribou Pond is also broken out. Gear needed: Snowshoes are an absolute must. Warning...

This trip began with well laid plans to hike Sugarloaf, Spaulding and Abraham as a backpacking trip, followed by a dayhike of Saddleback and the Horn. Brian and I left NJ at 8pm on Friday evening and took turns sleeping and driving up to Sugarloaf Ski area in Maine where we met up with our...

I am looking to find out if a regular car with winter tires (like my Honda Civic) can be driven to the Fire Warden's trailhead to go up Abraham (in Maine). I am thinking about spotting a car there and since I have never been to that trailhead in any season, I have no idea if it is drivable...

Hike and trail conditions summary: The road was plowed for the first mile for logging trucks (not drivable to cars). The plowing ended and a beautifully broken trail proceeded to the Hut. It was bare boot-able but why ruin an awesome trail? There has been significant traffic to the Hut and...

Hi everyone !!! It has been so long since I have posted that I am not even sure how many of my old VFTT buddies still post and read here . . . However, I have a situation that has me pondering and would love to hear other people's input/feedback: Here is the situation: I have a friend who has...

It has been a VERY long time since I last planned any kind of group trip and this is mostly due to the fact that Brian and I hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine last year and then promptly got married 2 weeks after our return . . . so needless to say life has been super busy. It...

LONG rambling report ALERT This past weekend was our first time since September spending a night out in the woods and it was a long time coming. We haven't been doing as much winter backpacking as we'd like so this weekend was finally our time to get out there. Brian had only one request and...

I am feeling too lazy to search for the following info so I figured I would do the next best thing and ask . . . :D Anyone know the latest info on parking availability for any of the following trails? Gale River, North Twin or Garfield? We would like to do some or all of those peaks and are...

Date of Hike: 2/7/09 Trail Conditions: Packed Snow that was easy to hike on. We wore snowshoes the entire way but others were successfully barebooting with only an occasional posthole. Special Equipment Required: Snowshoes . . . no traction devices were needed, some ice at the summit could be...

I just thought people might like to know that REI's super clearance where you get 50% off items ending in $0.83 has been pushed to January this year. It began today and goes for a week I think. Online the prices are already reduced but in the stores it is taken off at the register. I got...

According to my 2008 Thruhikers Handbook page 45 . . . "On a hike from Georgia to Maine (or vice versa), a thru-hiker will climb and descend a total of ninety-one miles, the equivalent of going from sea level to the summit of Everest and back more than sixteen times!" So, what you might be...

I am ready to get a new camera. I have had a number of Canons and love them so I am leaning towards getting a Canon but am open to other suggestions also. Here is what I need: The best pictures I can get Lightweight/ultralight Good battery life LCD and optical viewfinder 7 MP or better $300...

I have one precious day to hike . . . June 16. I would like to see wildflowers in bloom, preferable lots and lots of them. Any suggestions of hikes in the Northeast that will fulfill my wildflower craving? I was thinking of checking out the Alpine Garden . . . any recommended routes, if I...

Okay, humor me . . . I know it is just barely spring right now and talking about Fall and foliage seems a bit nuts but here goes. If you were planning a hike/camping trip/event and wanted to time it around peak Fall foliage in the Southern NH/Lakes region and/or White Mountains region of NH...

I know my title says Mount Adams but this trip report actually begins back in August of 2004 in Vermont so just humor me a bit. :D :D Back in 2004, I was on my post graduate school hiatus and as part of that “time off” I thru-hiked the Long Trail. As most of you know the Long Trail and the...

Brian and I are thinking about heading up to NH to go backpacking but are curious what the snowfalls amounts are like from this storm today. Anyone in the Whites have some estimates for us? Thank you in advance. sli74

Though it is highly HIGHLY unlikely that we will be able to "get" all 3 peaks . . . Brian and I are gonna head up there and give them a try this weekend. I am looking for suggestions on a plan of attack. What are your favorite routes and which order would you do the peaks in? Would you go up...

It is that time of year again and I am starting to plan the next Gourmet Hut trip. It is planned for memorial day weekend. Here are the details: Who: First 25 people to respond AND to send me the money. What: Good food, good friends and loads of fun When: Sat May 26 - Mon May 28 -...