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  1. hardyb

    Anemometer

    Here's the link to the Kestrel site, they have a wide range of meters with prices from $74 - $800. I have used the 2500 for about 8 year and it works great. I was amazing how I would over estimate the wind speed before I got the meter. it also does a great job estimating wind chill...
  2. hardyb

    Recommendations for Strongest Collapsing Trekking Poles?

    I bent the lower section of my Leki Malakus 3 times, and they have sent me replacement sections each time. Although the last time they did suggest that I get a heavier duty pole .
  3. hardyb

    Need a new camera bag... suggestions?

    http://www.clikelite.com/ Check out the line of camera bags from Clickelite, they specialize in adventure photograph bags and backpacks. A little pricey but very high quality.
  4. hardyb

    Any new compact cameras worth a look ?

    If it doesn't have a View Finder, it's not a real camera!
  5. hardyb

    How Much Snow?

    Break out the Snowshoes Here in Rindge NH about 7 miles from Monadnock I just measured 21 inches of the white stuff, I think this calls for an October Snowshoe hike.:D
  6. hardyb

    It must be nice to be up this early in the morning just to be surfing the web, I have to get...

    It must be nice to be up this early in the morning just to be surfing the web, I have to get back to work.
  7. hardyb

    Wal Mart Poles vs the Expensive Stuff

    Leki I have broken the bottom section of my Leki Ultra Lite poles 3 times in the last 2 years and each time Leki has sent me the bottom and mid sections with a new tip for free with no issues. The last time, about 1 month ago they did suggest that I go to a heavier duty pole, but said they...
  8. hardyb

    Carrying a DSLR: gotta be a better way

    I have used the medium Clikelite DSLR chest pack for about 6 months and I love it, the harness keeps the pack secure to your chest so it doesn’t bounce around, but you can also loosen the bottom strap so it doesn’t restrict your breathing. Also having it’s own harness allows it to stay on while...
  9. hardyb

    Carrying a DSLR: gotta be a better way

    Check out the Clik elite website, they specialize in photography packs. http://www.clikelite.com/
  10. hardyb

    Recent conditions on Monadnock?

    Monadnock Condition 12/27/10 Hiked the white Dot up and down starting at 11:30 today, I estimate around 8 -10 inches at base, but once you get just above the half way point (First View) the conditions change dramatically. Any low areas are completely filled in with drifts, 2- 3 ft generally...
  11. hardyb

    Recent conditions on Monadnock?

    There is very little tension on the link when it is attached to the rubber harness, if there was enough tension to open up the link it would have ripped the rubber. The link was still attached to the rubber when it was caught on the boot, the photo was taken after it was removed. It took a fair...
  12. hardyb

    Ok, I'll do it... BIG SNOW STORM(s) 2/17, 2/19!

    Southern NH Snow I received 19" in Rindge NH about 8 miles from Monadnock, I'm assuming that Monadnock got at least that if not more due to the elevation. If the rain doesn’t wash the majority of it away it should be good hiking this weekend. I am hoping because it was a heavy wet snow it stuck...
  13. hardyb

    Photo Project / Assignment

    Descending Monadnock One of my favorates, "Descending Monadnock" 2nd place in AMC Outdoor photo contest a few years back.
  14. hardyb

    Photo Project / Assignment

    Another older photo, hiker approching summit of Mt adams.
  15. hardyb

    Do ya need another Friend?

    Do ya need another Friend?
  16. hardyb

    Monadnock, White Dot trail

    Date of Hike: 3/2/2009 Trail Conditions: 12 to 16 inches of fresh power with 3 to 4 ft drifts. Heavy drifting from half way point to summit, any low areas are filled with snow so it made it very tricky because everything looks level until you stepped into a hole filled with 3 to 4 feet of snow...
  17. hardyb

    What's up with Monadnock?

    The staff at Monadnock State Park have to put up with enough crap through the busy summer and fall months, they don’t need the hassle of more inconsiderate so called hikers in winter, especially when they are trying to clean up from the ice storm. If you don’t like to follow the rules go...
  18. hardyb

    monadnock state park status

    I hiked the Cascade Link and Pumpelly trail to the Summit this morning and the trails are in Great shape, Lots of snow on the upper part of the Cascade Link and the lower end of the Pumpelly trail, snowshoes are recomended. A BIG THANKS to all the park personel and volunteers who got the trails...
  19. hardyb

    Full Moon on Monadnock

    Started up the White Dot from Park headquarters at 5:45 pm, trail up to Falcon Spring was in perfect shape, a little loose from the daytime thaw but starting to firm up from the dropping temps. Bare booted up to spring then used crampons from spring to summit knowing that there would still be...
  20. hardyb

    Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Parking

    Can anyone confirm that the road to the Cog Base and the parking lot is plowed and will be plowed on Saturday. I am planning to hike the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on Saturday and I have heard rummers that the road will not be plowed this winter but previous threads back in December said it was.
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