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The SPOT is a GPS locator that allows someone to track you on Google Maps. It also allows you to send simple email message by hitting 1 button stating to your contact "I am ok" and it includes your long/lat. It also has a 1 buttong "911" feature that will email some international emergancy...

I have some decent photos and wanted to see what others thought. Not that it matter to be honest, it just seems like fun. If you know of a good contest please let me know. Here is my favorite photo yet. Please click on it too see bigger version.

My brother and Law and Nephew decided to scout out an area for a future Boys Scout campout. This area seemed to be a "low use" area and perfect for Boy Scout type trips. Parking on Raycroft Rd. we decided to hike down Raycroft Rd. Ext. toward the Smith Hollow Trail. We then hiked north on...

I'm looking for one of the following. - Ocean Front Wood Heated Cabin - Fire Tower that can be rented overnight (w/heat) - other cabin with great views (wood heated) - other unique place to stay for a couple of nights. and yes we are looking for a nice romantic private 2 night stay. She's not...

Does anyone know of this lacing system? Now does anyone know if there is a system that can be added to regular boots that do not come with the Boa Lacing System?

CBS Mt. Washington Footage It's a pretty cool look at life on the rock for the Obs. Crew.

I have a set of Grivel 10's that I've used for several years. The extender bar was long enough for my old boots, but is just a little too short for my current boots. I have 2 questions... 1- Do they sell longer bars than the one that comes standard? 2- Would it ruin the crampon if I bent the...

Nice little trip... Monday started out with a long drive North. Started hiking at about 1pm. Got up to Hermit Lake around 3pm. Hung out, ate some food, and walked around. It got dark just after 4:30pm quickly. Around 9pm the clouds blew away and the moon was almost full. The view up to...

I'm planning on a 3 day, 2 night trip on the north side of the Carter Range. Day 1 - Getting a late start on New Year's Day (for obvious reasons) 1/1/07 hiking into Rattle River Shelter via south on the Rattle River Trail. It's only a 1 hour hike in/ 1.7 miles of no big hills. Day 2 - Wake up...

Does anyone know if this means closed or that the road is just not maintained during the winter months.

Dean, Eric, Brian, and yours truely set out for a nice little exploring trip of the Purgatory Chasms. The weather was perfect for a fall hike. Sunny, light wind, and cool. If you've never been it's a must. There are all sorts of chams or little bolder caves. Some are easier to get in and...

Thank you to anyone that replied to various threads from this past year about the Teen Adventure Camp I was running this summer. It was a great success! Our highlight was summiting Mt. Monadnock. The teens that attended the trip where amazed (several of which where first timers). It was a...

Hello... This summer I will be leading some teenagers on some various adventures. Some hiking, swimming, 6 Flags, ect. I decided to change one of the hikes (Mt. Greylock) because the drive time is too much. I've been looking at something somewhat close by, but exciting. I found Croched...

I sure hope no one is up on the high summits in trouble today! I couldn't sleep and this weather just brought up some memories of last winter up on Chocurua. Anyone have any good "wow is was cold" stories?

Does anyone know if EMS offers a low price guarantee?

Does anyone know of a nice coastal hike maybe with some cliffs that can include some swimming?

As some may alread know I work for a Boys & Girls Club as a Teen Center Director. This summer we are starting our first Outdoor Adventure Day Camp. I know most of what I plan on doing, but I am still searching some other ideas. Here are some of my needs. If you can help reply! It will be...

I just purchased a Amix X30 pocket pc. I want to purchase a GPS accessory with it, but I'm not really sure if it will work well for hiking and backpacking needs, GPS wise.

http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/arvtp/ The link above brings you to a beta version of a multi elevation temp. readings. Has anyone found them to be very accurate so far? If you look at the elevations how similar will the temp be at similar elevations of other mountains? I've gotta...

I would like to see some pictures of flooding, waterfalls going crazy, ect. I would love to get out there for myself and have a look see of the raw power of nature, but I have to work, family, yada yada. Please help me get my fix vicariously (sp?). Thanks, Brent