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I used these shoes a few times last year and found them very durable although they just don't look it. I'm very rough on equipment and these held up well. I was surprised that I have not yet broken the fabric area (fabric doesn't do the material justice). I've been using Denali's for quite...

Wednesday, June 1st, I started towards Skylight at the Trail Head in Keene Valley. I heard some bells tingling as I unloaded the truck. Four (4) wolf like dogs came out of the wood with some nice little bells on. They found me interesting with a little growl; but thankfully the owner was...

For winter; I carry the camere in the outermost chest pocket of my shell. Its a bit bulky (Kodak DC 10), but the quality of the pictures is worth the hassle. I keep it in a little techwick hat; which seems to keep the camera dry and I can readily clean the lenses in poor weather. There I have...

I'm looking to do these three or at least Haystack tomorrow, Monday, March 14th. Could use company. I'll be in the car throughout the afternoon and some of the evening (today ~ Sunday). 315-730-3995

1. MSR Denali ascent for packed trails. How can you beat the lift-up bar? 2. MSR Lightning ascent (large size) to break trail or trailless. I don't do any flat land.

I was dressed to the nines for Algonquin last Sunday. Koflach boots, 3 thick layers top and botton, shell, mask, goggle, extra ear protection; I was a little oven. The wind was 50-70 mph, temperature was about 0 (before wind chill). I went up over the top and had a crampon break on the way...

sledding! I've often wanted to find an alternative way down due to my knees. What kind of sled do you use? And can it be used on the 4000+ peaks? How do you carry it? Thanks, Bill

Maybe someone can help?! I have flat feet and poor circulation. A disproportionate amount my time is spent managing my feet. I perspire profusely at the onset; then my feet freeze shortly thereafter. The rest of my body is fine. I have been reading about the VB liners and will have them...

I just started this 'sport' in November, 03. Most of my climbs have been alone due to the nature of my schedule. I had some close calls with temperature control but I had everything I needed in my pack. I only attempted one overnight between the Wolf Jaws and it was a miserable failure; but...

I think that was a subconscious spelling of crampons based on how I felt about them that day!

I had a base goal for that same trip of Dial and Nippletop and then Blake/Colvin after. I started up towards Blake/Colvin at about 3PM and turned back. I'm very glad I did! I'm not fast; but I'm not slow. Although I did need crapons for that trip and it was raining rather solid coming down...

As some of you know; I just started this November 03. Although I've got 16 accomplished, I often bite off large chunks... Which brings the question: I want to leave from AMC to Gothics, Saddleback, Basin, Haystack and return in one day. I'm no marathoner; but often treck for 12 +/- hours...

I attempted my first overnights with ambitious plans of doing the great range (lower wolf jaw, upper, etc), and on to Haystack and returning. I went home after the first night (about 20 miles later). My problems: pack (40 lbs) was killing me, too wet, many trees down, freezing after a wet day...