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Sad to hear this news - I read the story and my heart sank. The first thing I thought of was I hope it was no one from VFTT. Its a long way from those kind of conditions down here in NC, but I am missing the whites especially at this time of year.

I just found out I am going to be spending a week for work in Slovenia this coming summer. I have heard the hiking is excellent. Has anyone been to this area or hiked in the Julian Alps? I have started some web research, but was wondering if anyone had personal suggestions on hikes, routes...

Thanks for the quick replies. I was down in Asheville two summers ago for an intense academic conference and didnt get to any hiking during my time there. That being said, I was itching to given the views from town and UNCA where the conference was. I look forward to heading back. Lx93, I...

Just found out that I am moving to NC (Chapel Hill area) in early June. I realize there is some excellent backcountry and hiking in the NC/Tennessee area. Anyone know is there are: 1) some good websites for hiking down there 2) any hiking groups like the amc 3) any hiking books/guides worth...

Congrats on a job well done. I hope your next 48 or whatever list you work on brings you as much fun as these 48 have...

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the info. I am gonna push the Waumbek trip back till next weekend - just got some free tickets for the Celtics tomorrow night and dont fancy on getting up at 4:30 am for the hike after going into Boston. Looks like I will sleep in a bit and then go wander the Blue...

Thanks for the replies and the encouragement all. Hopefully, I will have a nice trip report up before the Super Bowl. My first winter 4k!

They are strap on - but I was just worried about the bar on the bottom - it just hangs out there in space along the curve of the sole. FWIW, I have only used crampons a couple times and am so far from being an expert it doesnt even need stating :)

Thanks for the replies. I wish I could use my G 10s. With the curve of the sole on the Winterras, the bar is just too exposed. I have a feeling it would snap within minutes. Maybe I will just pick up a pair of stabilizers.

Planning to climb Starr King and Waumbek this weekend and wondering whether I should bring crampons. I would prefer to wear my new Merrell Winterra (comfort factor) and I dont think my G 10s will work with the Winterras. I know a lot of people have done this hike in winter on here, so I am...

Is the Zealand Road plowed? I just saw a trail conditions post saying that it was. I thought it wasnt plowed until spring?

Has anyone seen SherpaK and his sled lately?

If you are going to do weights, stick to free weights. Use dumbells. I would suggest pilates - strength for your core is even more important as you get older.

Its a sad story. My wife and I had been discussing a trip there for next Dec-Jan. Given that she emailed me the story from the Globe today, I am really going to have to do some convincing if we are going to go...

Heh, I am such an iffy skier that I am sure I could turn that into a nightmare. When I go up later this year, I think I will likely stick to snowshoes...

Just remember you cant park at the trailhead during winter...that makes it a little less quick.

I have never been up in the Zealand area in winter. With the bridge work completed, will they plow up to where the trail for the Sugarloafs and the (?) Trestle Trail begins? Or does the winter route start from the bridge right off the main road?

I would love to Wild Peaks, but I am going to be wearing my cold weather gear at Foxboro for the Pats game that night. Love to go on any future trips.

Dont forget Mt Hight. People suggested that to me this summer when I was going through there and Hight had the best views on the trips and imho the best views I have seen in the Whites outside of the Bonds...

Wish I could, but I will be heading down to scenic Foxboro to watch the Pats battle the Jaguars...