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  1. ruckerz

    How is the snowpack/rain situation?

    I'm planning a trip that involves Hancock Notch, Shoal Pond, and Cedar Brook Trail on the week of May 16th. Are the rivers too swollen (Sawyer River coming down from Hancock especially) to cross? Thanks FR
  2. ruckerz

    likelihood of taking Washington from Gray Knob?

    That time of the year is upon us.. or me, most likely, and I'm planning my annual winter backpacking trip. What's the likelihood of taking Gulfside from Adams to Washington at the end of December? Brutal winds? low visibility? Would the conditions be similar to say the portion of Gulfside...
  3. ruckerz

    cute bed & breakfast/condos to stay in btwn Xmas and New Years?

    I'm taking the soon-to-be-Mrs. up to the Whites for some snowshoeing. Last winter I took her for an overnight in Gray Knob and she was not happy.. something about it being too cold.. i dunno :) So this year we're prolly gonna bag a peak during the day and spend the night in the warm confines...
  4. ruckerz

    Uncompahgre Peak 8/8 - 8/14

    Just got back from a trip out west with my girlfriend and her family. It was my first 14'er and it wasn't too bad at all. The air near the top was thin, I could only manage 50 paces before I had to stop and take a breath. Definitely a good experience if you haven't been over 10,000 ft! pics...
  5. ruckerz

    The ultimate backpacking destination in Europe?

    Ok, so most people when they get out of college (or maybe are in college), drive across the United States or something. I'm planning a backpacking trip in Europe, quite possibly in France. Can anyone suggest an itinerary that will include 1 full week of backpacking time that shows the best of...
  6. ruckerz

    Looking to bag some Colorado 14'ers

    Ok so I'll be in the Denver area and I'm looking for some winter mountaineering in Colorado. Anyone know of any good message boards in Co, that are like VFTT?
  7. ruckerz

    Anyone find a thermarest on Lowe's Path?

    Recently took a trip to Gray Knob and lost a thermarest (orange case) on the way down. Took Spur Trail to King Ravine to Lowe's Path. Believe to have lost on lower end of Lowe's Path or nearby the store. Please email if found, it would be greatly appreciated. ruckerz (at) psu (dot) edu
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