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Yup. When I lived in California, I decided to climb San Gorgonio in winter. It was my first trip above 10K feet in winter, and I was not very well equipped. Although I was backpacking, when I got near the summit (or so I thought), I cached my backpack, tent and sleeping bag, and headed up with...

I'm looking to replace my old ski pants, they're the workhorse out of all my winter clothes, double layer nylon, not insulated or waterproof, just good wind protection and durable nylon, with full length side zippers so I can put them on while wearing snowshoes. They have built in gaiters, too...

I love winter camping, although I haven't had many opportunities to do it the past few years. A couple suggestions that I haven't seen mentioned: Vermont State Parks allow winter camping, many have lean-tos that are less than a mile walk from parking sites. They would offer a great way to test...

In response to the original question, yes, it is definitely possible to be a long term hiker without lists. I've been hiking 20+ years, most of it without any list in mind other than "what's accessible and interesting to me?" That said, lists can be fun for me, and lists can be meaningful for...

My wife and I are pretty avid four season campers and hikers. We occasionally backpack, but more typically we drive to a car campground, pitch a tent, and go out on day hikes, paddling, biking, etc., and are back at the campsite to enjoy fresh food and cold beer at dinner. We're expecting a baby...

I'm a middle aged guy, owner of two artificial hips and a complicated medical history, a frequent solo hiker, and I like to challenge myself on hikes. I consider these factors when I decide whether to undertake a hike or not. I'm a reasonable person. Mr. Bacon is not. The totality of factors are...

I've stayed at The Villager in Bartlett a few times with a dog. Basic, clean and comfortable, reasonably close to many trailheads.

"Touching the Void" was excellent in my opinion. Inspiring and thought provoking, beautiful to watch and a thoughtful, sensitive treatment of an event that was tempting to sensationalize. Highly recommended.

I started wearing them after suffering a DVT (blood clot) in my femoral artery. Although I no longer have significant symptoms from the blood clot, I find the socks seem to reduce fatigue and soreness when I'll be spending a long day standing, with relatively little walking, which pretty much...

Can't vouch for their utility in real life, but I've seen them in the shop and those Symbioz look awesome. I like the aggressive crampons and the flexible deck, which I think would be great on uneven surfaces. I'm going to see if my local shop offers trials or rentals on that model.

Up for adoption is a pair of full grain leather, leather lined, insulated Tecnica mountaineering boots that take full clip in crampons. They are an older model but in good shape, they are labeled as Euro size 43, if I recall, but I normally wear a US size 10 mens and they are a bit too small for...

Started from the parking area on Mountain Road in Underhill State Park, easy walking on the road, through Eagle's Cut Trail, up until a bit past the junction of Sunset Ridge Trail and Lara Cowles Trail. At that point, the trail just disappears. Not sure if there was new snow the previous night...

The Villager in Bartlett is cheap and basic, I've stayed a few times and it's always been clean and comfortable, but luxurious it isn't.

i've been using a pair of Redfeather Hike shoes for 5+ years and I love them. They are a very basic, no-frills model, and I bought them on sale for around $50, but I have taken them above 10,000 feet quite a few times when I lived out West, and bagged a few peaks in New England on them. They are...

I have merino wool boxer shorts and a t-shirt by Icebreaker and they are by far my favorites. I find them more comfortable, better breathing and warmer than any synthetics I own. I get them on sale from Sierra Trading Post, still not cheap but well below the regular retail price. I'll buy them...

I use this shirt quite a bit and I'm very happy with it; it's warm, tough, and sheds a light drizzle. I wear it hiking, skiing and working in the yard. I find myself moving more towards wool and away from synthetics because the wool garments seem more durable, resistant to branches, snags...

Very nice walking, well packed, though narrow, path from top to bottom. About an inch or two of soft snow on the bottom half, becoming deeper on the upper section. There is a fair amount of hard, slick ice beneath that snow. I used Hillsound Freesteps and trekking poles. Carried snowshoes, but...

Just came across this - seems like it might be what you're looking for. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mountain-hardwear-alpine-ascent-ball-cap-for-men~p~6639c/?filterString=s~hats-for-men%2F&colorFamily=01

Would appreciate any suggestions for hikes that might give me a chance to catch sight of a moose in Vermont, preferable northern. I'm considering a trip to Island Pond but open to other areas.

Thanks for all the replies, it's helpful to hear varied opinions. I finally decided to buy used Karhu XCD GT's with Voille three pin bindings. I'll be using them with a pair of old school Asolo Extreme leather telemark boots. I've only had the chance to take them out in my back yard so far, but...