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As a lifelong NH resident, peak bagger, and avid skier, I completely understand the frustration of the Randolf residents. I'm also a member of the AMC and the GBA. I have personally experienced the "unplanned" use of this glade. A few years ago, our AMC group was supposed to ski the...

A lot has been mentioned here about Ty Gagne's two books, "Where You'll Find Me" about Kate Matrosova's climb in 2015, and "The Last Traverse" about Fred Frederickson's and James Osborne's attempted Franconia Ridge traverse in winter 2008. I couldn't put either of them down, once I started...

I implore anyone interested in safe winter hiking to go through the AMC Winter Hiking Series! It's an annual series of classes/hikes that cover best practices and what to bring for safe winter hiking. I went through the 2012/2013 class and that knowledge gained has made me a better (and...

This was one of those blue ribbon days! Azure blue sky, relatively calm winds, freshly white-capped high peaks, crisp air, warm sun, and everyone we met had a smile on their faces! And, to boot, we had a dog do tricks (for treats, of course) on the summit of Eisenhower. Doesn't get much...

Well said, Sierra! Pontificating will only garner contempt! I also carry a good-sized pack year round and am asked, from time to time, if I'm spending the night. I guess I should reply "possibly", and leave it at that ;)

It's hubris, or foolishness, or a combination of the two. At the very least, it was poor judgement to attempt with weather forecast, no matter how far the drive. Sad to see another life lost up here but also hate to put our SAR folks at risk. That could have ended badly for them, as well. I...

Drakes Brook crossing solid. Ski tracks/hiking tracks up to 1st outlook. Rest unbroken to summit, breaking trail through wind packed snow and some light fluff. Lost the trail at Smarts Brook trail jct. We found blazes only after going out in the direction we thought and looking back toward...

Beautiful trail conditions, with hard pack underneath about 3-6" fresh. Even though light traction sufficed, we regretted not using snowshoes. Would have been much easier with televators and such a smooth track. Most other hikers wore shoes. We estimated about 3-4' snow in the woods. Long...

Hi John, We are our brother's keeper, to an extent, but I've certainly been in the same situation where we met folks ill-prepared and starting a bit late. I may have done the same as you did, making a casual remark about the hazards ahead and even the time of day, and even asked about what...

What an accomplishment! Great photos! (but just seeing that boundary marker brings back painful memories of climbing the boundary peak!) I must admit that I'll miss your trail condition reports. With your last month's push, you were pretty much anywhere we were thinking of going. Rest up...

Pleasantly surprised to have about 3" fresh fluff at the Nancy Pond trailhead in Crawford Notch. Increased to about 6" at the ponds. Very firm underneath and snow bridges still intact. A few old snowshoe postholes from before the return of cold weather, but very firm. Big stream crossings a...

What a great day to be up there! Great photos! I was on Monadnock with my Boy Scout troop and also enjoyed the kind of alpine experience (well, almost) that you did. Your gear list sounds just like mine. I, too, have gotten the "looks" from others about how much I'm carrying. As Spaderman...

Ditto on DougPaul's comments. I think that many of us have been on that road in doing Crockers, Redington, Sugarloaf, etc. along the AT. As remote as it is, it's a favorite for local snowmobilers and hunters. The kid had the good fortune to go down the western flank of the mountain. Had he...