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Those are definitely bootlegs. I don't think anyone should be going up that way if they can't handle the slide. Of course, maybe folks wouldn't necessarily know how difficult that slide can be. I've done it 3 times and all three I was uncomfortable. The guidebook doesn't necessarily stress...

With all due respect back at you, I'm just saying as a volunteer for the AMC that this is in the back of their minds. Obviously, safety first. And obviously, the trails are not as busy as they might be after the snow is gone. You should see what it looks like in southern NH.

Yet I believe a secondary goal of trail closings was to protect the trails from the unusual foot traffic.

Just want to say thank you for your reasonable statement. When I hear someone say "both sides", I immediately recoil because it's not based on a detailed observation. Enough about that. The problem all started when the federal response (WMNF) was in contrast to the state response. Monadnock...

A valuable resource. Thanks for keeping it going!

I agree, this is an exceptional read, treading the line between emotion and reason extremely well.

I highly recommend Backcountry Navigator Pro ($9.99). It has never failed me and, when I've had questions, the support has been very responsive. I recently purchased Gaia GPS in order to do a comparison, but had several problems with it and essentially I found it to be inaccurate...

This article comes from a trusted source. I agree with Sematary that actual legislation will have a sizeable effect on our enjoyment of the outdoors. http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/articles/how-fishermen-hunters-bikers-and-hikers-are-about-to-lose-their-say-on-public-land-use-w466008

Like it or not, this is a political discussion, but I believe it's an essential one. (Moderator: If you disagree, go ahead and delete this) This president has not exhibited any respect for the environment or (to be seen) the law, so I would expect to see massive cuts to the Forest Service...

Has anyone been out to the southern half of Shoal Pond Trail (from Stillwater Jct north 2 miles) and can inform me of its condition? Back is injured and don't know when I can get out there to do the brushing. We've worked on the trail the past two summers. This is just the southern half -...

A lot of good suggestions here, thank you everyone!

I've been using Backcountry Navigator Pro on my Android device for several years and it's served me well. Alas, I'm switching to an iPhone. I've come across several GPS apps online and wondering if anyone has had any particularly positive experiences with any of them. The Android app has been...

Main trail from HQ - White Dot - is packed and mushy, but in good shape. I descended White Cross on Monday and it was posthole city - really obnoxious. A layer of ice on the summit, making spikes necessary there.

These things are so subjective. I finally checked this out, in the pouring rain mind you (NOT in the forecast), but I still think No Tripyramid Slide is far more intimidating. The rockslide on Valley View Trail is short and less open. Biggest problem was finding it! There is no sign at the...

Thanks Rich. This is very detailed. It looks like clockwise would be best simply because the biggest gains are before the halfway point, and I've been on Bondcliff Trail heading south and it's a snap.

Thanks, Sherpa Tom. That would be great. [email protected] julie

I'm trying to map out the Pemi Loop "Death March" by segment so I can determine which direction to take. There's obviously something wrong with my clockwise version. Can anyone spot the errors? I know you're the experts on whom I can depend. Thank you and, if this has already been discussed...

In planning this myself, I can't remember where my web search finally led me, but I wrote down that traveling south it's 5500', traveling north 4600'.

Thank you for posting this - always looking for these. There is one in the Belknap range that some members have mentioned but I can recall the name - it is in an area one would not expect to encounter a tough scramble. I know Holt Trail is rated class 3 but I don't get it - I think it was...

Congratulations Earl, as someone who wimped out on this day hike for this year (due to foot and knee issues), I'm impressed and agree it is at least 80% mental. In planning for next year, which section(s) of Garfield Ridge Trail would you recommend checking out first, in order to know what to...