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  1. Grey J

    Winter - Enjoy what is left of it

    George Parker Woodland in Coventry. Nice hike with kids.
  2. Grey J

    Winter - Enjoy what is left of it

    Thought you'd been kind of quiet. Get that knee taken care and you'll be good as new. Looking forward to more trip videos in the near future. I remember a bunch of cool walks in RI that might be good warmups when in recovery. It's been a long time, but I recall a walk in western RI with a series...
  3. Grey J

    Another Unprepared Hiker Rescue

    Yeah, that's a creepy place to have to shelter. More like a morgue. LOC was full one day back in 85 and we were showed the "overflow" shelter down below. It was summer and we opted to camp out in the open under the stars. Kudos to the Cog RR for stepping up and as always to the SAR crew for...
  4. Grey J

    Winter Trail Running and Negligence

    Any substantive reply to this post will likely result in the thread being shut down but suffice to say that one of the above does most of the obstructing even in the rare occurrences when folks from both sides try to get together to solve problems. It is only one party that routinely threatens...
  5. Grey J

    Candlemas Day (AKA Groundhog day)

    The Christian holiday Candlemas and the secular celebration of Groundhog Day both have their origins in pagan Celtic traditions. The holiday of Imbolc marked the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). One can see how the day might come to be known as...
  6. Grey J

    Fatality on Mt. Guyot

    Especially the helicopter pilot who was able to hold it in a steady hover in ridiculously strong winds. That was amazing.
  7. Grey J

    Fatality on Mt. Guyot

    For the record, Kate Matrosova died in the col between Madison and Adams, not on Monroe. But yes, I agree that there are similarities between her death and that of Mr Roma. Although it was also a winter fatality, I think Emily's death on Lafayette is in another category. She was not experienced...
  8. Grey J

    Lost Pond Mountain ADKs 12/23 - The blackest coal in a naughty stocking

    I always enjoy reading your colorful reports because you go places I would never in a million years attempt to go. I also appreciate your liberal use of similes like "brook crossing infrastructure was strewn like a Boxing coach's toothpicks all over the landscape." You write like a summit...
  9. Grey J

    Ghosts on the Glacier

    Heads up. It's a long story.
  10. Grey J

    Ghosts on the Glacier

    This NYT special feature (12/24/23) about two deaths on Aconcagua 50 years ago was quite intriguing. My subscription says I get a free copy and can share it so I hope this opens for you. It's quite a story. A camera belonging to one of those who died has just emerged from the glacier...
  11. Grey J

    Avalanche resulting in rescue Great Gulf.

    Sounds like this was literally a life-saving effort by all involved. Great work by everyone starting with the fellow skiers who were first responders out of necessity. Very impressive coordination leading to the best possible outcome given the circumstances.
  12. Grey J

    Middle and North Sugarloaf

    That's a nice hike with a big payoff for the effort invested. Did Shay pick up a scent from the tracks?
  13. Grey J

    Mt. Chocorua and Middle Sister

    Those are pretty special photos J&B. Just spectacular. Wow.
  14. Grey J

    WMG Redlining finish

    You go girl! That is an awesome achievement. And thank you for your trail maintenance work as well. Some hikers might think the trails are self-maintaining which they certainly are not. Spend a day wading through the brush on a poorly maintained trail and you will gain appreciation for the...
  15. Grey J

    North Moat

    That's a real gem on the 52wav list and it should not be underestimated in terms of difficulty either. Certainly not technically difficult but harder in terms of distance and elevation gain than several 4Ks. I really enjoyed the loop over to Red Ridge Trail (no official designation for the 2...
  16. Grey J

    The "rules" of good photography

    Framing is everything.
  17. Grey J

    1984 Osseo Route?

    I love these old maps. Looks like the Kanc just ends at Camp 3? Is that accurate? When was it finished?
  18. Grey J

    things that make you feel better even if they are a bit impractical

    I carry some gold dollar coins of the presidents whose names grace the Presidentials. I also have an old NH toll token with the Old Man on it in the same pouch, so Cannon is represented too. And a few other oddities as well. :cool: Got to have some secrets.
  19. Grey J

    Messner or Viesturs

    Excellent article. Much to consider and no simple answer. Thanks for posting that skiguy. I loved the scrolling photo effect from on high.
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