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Coldfeet's recent post prompted me to post this. Along the way, I thought that he had mentioned arthritis, but couldn't find that post in a search. If I'm wrong, ignore this, Dave. For whatever it’s worth, here's my personal take on knee pain.... I’ve put up with it for years. And put up...

As many of you know, I’d sworn off lists after finishing the NH/WM 4k’s. In fact, I swore off peakbagging lists before I finished that one. So why on earth was I on Vose Spur on Sunday? Because a friend asked me to go. And it’s hiking. So, I went. How hard could that one bit of ‘whacking...

I usually wouldn't bother to post a sale, but this one is good enough to share. So, if you're coming north on I-93 this weekend, it might be worth a stop.... I scored a Marmot Precip jacket for $47.95 at the LL Bean in Concord (exit 14, easy on and off). Only the pink one is on sale. It's...

I think it’s now official. I’ve confirmed that I am in fact hiking obsessed. And a little crazy. :) Solo night hiking to Bondcliff probably qualifies me as certifiable. Why would anyone do such an insane trip? Because I wanted to go to tree line. I’ve been missing it since last fall...

I'm still trying to eek a little life out of my boots without a great deal of success. The latest attempt was Welt Seal, which failed on the trail today after holding for a few trips (maybe 15 hours total). Much better than Shoo-Goo (which lasted a day a most), but not very encouraging with...

While bushwhacking the other day, my retriever brought me a bone. It wasn't obviously human. I assumed it was from a deer or moose carcass. I took it from him and stuck it up in a tree. It's a long bone, about 12", broken off at one end and a joint at the other. We were discussing this...

Just a general FYI: Trail conditions in my area (near Waterville) are generally icy right now, hidden by a top layer of three inches of fluffy snow. It looks really pretty, but the snow does nothing but conceal the ice. Very sneaky stuff!!! Hopefully, the additional three inches forecast for...

I just washed my summer weight down bag for the first time (ya, I know, GROSS!, but nevermind that for a moment :)). The instructions said not to dry it in a dryer, but it's a flat as a bloody pancake! Would tossing it in on low heat bring the loft back a little, or am I just going to nuke the...

Okay, this may be a really stupid question, but bear with me please... Are wet boots tougher on your feet? I get the feeling this may be yet another moment where I have to smack myself upside the head, but before I retire my perfect sprung boots, I wanted to ask what y'all think. Last weekend...

Any advice on getting rid of the bleach smell? This was never an issue before when I was using my Camelbak all the time. But now that it sits for months, I feel the need to bleach it again before I use it. The last time I did, it smelled of bleach and plastic even after rinsing it extremely...

When I chose this mountain as my finish over two years ago, I doubted I would make it. I was pushing 40, out of shape, a city girl afraid of her own shadow. Tecumseh was a dream, but a known reference point. It’s the closest 4000 Footer to my home, the one I see every day. A bizarre choice...

Now why is it no surprise that I'm posting the Trip Report on this? :D Seriously, I'll spare you all my usual commentary and skip to one of the highlights: revealing the true nature of Mr. X...he just likes to throw fuel on the fire.... ;)

After a lot of changes in plans, I finally got to get out and do this trip as originally planned 10/29-30/04. My buddy Mike volunteered to accompany me, putting this back on for the original overnight route. We set off from Gorham up the Carter Moriah Trail. The ascent to Moriah was...

I'm hoping a few can chime in on this before I leave in the a.m..... Is it worth carrying a 3 season tent just to be warmer if a shelter is available? Is there any R-value to thin tent walls? I'm considering leaving the tent and taking a second sleeping bag (one down, one synthetic, both...

The first issue of the day today was parking: I had mistaken the "Macomber Family Information Center" and "The Highland Center" from using two different books for reference (Steve Smith's 4000 Footers and the 27th Ed. of the White Mountain Guide). I had never noticed the "No Hiker" parking...

It appears a preview of winter has touched the Whites.... I swore I saw snow on the summit of Tecumseh today, but assumed I was imagining things without my glasses on. A trick of the light perhaps? Further along the road, the Franconia ridge summits appeared lighter in color that ususal. A...

One of the goals I set for myself in my quest to hike the NH 4K’s was to work my way to a solo overnight trip. I’ve twice soloed at huts and also carried all my own overnight gear to backpack with a buddy, but had yet to truly go off on my own. I decided that Liberty & Flume at Liberty Spring...

Just an FYI that bear hunting season opened on September 1st. Time to break out the blaze orange!

On my weekly route checking my volunteer trail maintance area, I discovered a new level of disrespect for the backcountry. I've seen a lot in one small spot, an overcamped area beside a small pristine swimming hole. (Which is clearly marked on the main trail side with a 3x4' sign: "No...

I just picked up a copy of Steve Smith's new book Wandering Through the White Mountains. I saw it at Pinkham, but had to make a point to stop in at Mountain Wanderer Bookstore in Lincoln and buy it from Steve himself (complete with personal signing :))! I've just started browsing it, but have...