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Any recommendations for hike/camp spot in the Whites? Four of us looking to hike in, find a great spot, and set up tents on Sept 8. Many thanks for any thoughts. Tuck

For my May trip to Rainier I am considering renting boots (La Sportiva Nepal) $56 versus $500 new. I am a little nervous about using boots that I haven't broken in. I have superfeet insoles that I switch between my winter and other season boots. Anyone have a good experience with renting boots...

I am seriously thinking about hiking Rainier in May with RMI Guides. Anyone have any experience with this outfit? Thanks Tuck

I am planning my winter hikes and want to do Eisenhower using Edmands Path in late December. Is Clinton Road closed or just not plowed in winter? Thanks Tuck

My quest for the perfect hiking shorts continues. I currently use the EMS compass shorts. The flexibility of the fabric is great but the inseam is too long (10.5 inches). When I take big steps up the hem digs into my leg. I think a 5 inch inseam would work, but haven't been able to find any...

I am looking for some experienced help with Isolation on 2/14. I tried on 1/31 but it was too much to break out alone and I could not follow the trail. Would love some company for this one. Who is in? Tuck

Anyone want to help be breakout Isolation on Saturday? 7:00 am start. Moderate pace. Tuck

I am still in search of good solution to keeping water from freezing over a long hike. I use Nalgene bottles and keep one in an EMS sleeve on the outside of my pack and keep one in my pack. I have tried adding Gatorade and Vitamin Water to slow the freezing process, but I always end up with...

Anyone have a recent track of the Engine Hill Bushwhack they would like to share. Thanks Tuck

Now that I am the proud owner of a GPS, I was hoping someone could point me to a good source for coordinates in the Whites. Top points for the coordinates to the Brutus Bushwhack on Owl's Head. Thanks Tuck

Anyone have this unit? I think this is the GPS I am going to buy, but wondering if anyone has any first hand knowledge. Thanks Tuck

Alternate titles: "Where the F is the Brutus Bushwhack" "Why I am buying a GPS today" Only one "trying" Owl's Head yesterday. Thought I found the BB; I did not. Had been going about 1.5 hours from end of Black Pond Bushwhack. Very steep path I was following petered out and decided to try...

Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I am hoping to connect with someone who could help me with proper crampon and ice ax technique. I have done 11 of the NH 48 in winter, but haven't had the need yet to use my crampons and axe. I have read about techniques and watched many youtube videos...

Thinking about taking the plunge and getting a GPS. Looking for recommendations for a user friendly GPS. Thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks Tuck

I am planning on doing Owls Head this weekend with camping on Saturday night. Are there good spots close to the mountain? Thanks very much. Tuck

So very sad. Tuck http://www.boston.com/news/local/new-hampshire/2014/09/08/hiker-collapses-dies-along-appalachian-trail/dXGyqr25D8KVQW1xByyyzM/story.html?p1=Topofpage:sub_headline_3

A hiker passed away yesterday about approx 4:00 pm on the Cap Ridge Trail right above the caps. He was 64 and hiking with his every friday hiking group. Apparently he had a heart attack and members of his group performed CPR for 2:30 hours. A park ranger based on Washington passed us on Gulf...

Thinking about doing the Wildcats, Carters and Moriah in one day with a car spot. Is this too ambitious? Any advice on routes greatly appreciated. Thanks Tuck

I have very sprain prone ankles and am continuing my search for the best boot solution for them. I currently have Asolo Khumbu boots and like that the collar is above my ankle and provides good support. I have still twisted by ankle a few times in them though. I have heard great things about...

I took a tumble descending Madison yesterday because my Black Diamond trekking pole snapped. I stumbled and used the pole to balance myself and it snapped. I have some very colorful bruises to show for it. Can anyone recommend a pole that can bear a lot of weight. Also has anyone had luck...