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Hello VFTT! I haven't logged in for a few years, but I just got an email notification about a PM from someone looking for info on Maine peaks. So, while I'm here logged in, I thought I'd say "Hello" to many old friends. How's it hanging? I still hike, ski, bike, and paddle, but I can't say I've...

I just found out that much of BSP is now closed to hiking due to the crazy early season warm up. Abol Slide is mostly snow free (there was about 18 inches two weeks ago) and the Tableland is apparently mush (I guess I got those skis down just in time!), so all south/west trails are closed...

If you lost a pair of XC skis on the Katahdin Tableland, let me know. I might just be able to make your day. Spencer

I don't have a full trip report, but a few friends and I scrambled up the northern wall of the North Basin on Katahdin yesterday. This was our only real objective for the day. From Blueberry Knoll we picked out a route that followed a crevice from left to right, but shortly after we left...

So, we own several backpacking and winter tents but the time has come for something a bit more spacious to accommodate two adults and a toddler (plus maybe another one someday). I've done some looking online at the usual stores but I could use some advice. It seems like you need to decide...

I looked for Gary Moody threads but they are all locked. Views from the Top Be careful out there folks!

The Maine Forester is the yearbook of the University of Maine School of Forest Resources. The UM library recently began a project to digitize and archive as many issues as are available on its site. I read the following article and thought many of you would enjoy it. Pay particular attention to...

This contest came across my desk and I thought some fellow VFTT map geeks might be interested. Good luck and show us what you come up with! I have no connection with any entity mentioned below - I just thought it might be interesting for some of you...

You're going to like this... Discuss

I'm looking for some advice on life insurance for those who play in the mountains. Virtually all questionaires I've seen so far ask if you mountain/rock climb. There are very blurry lines between hiking and mountain climbing and I'm looking for thoughts from those of you that tend toward the...

That is the question...

Had a fine day with a group of 10 on Saturday, 3/7/09. Broke just a couple of inches from Abol CG to base of slide, thanks to Flight and Co. for breaking it in the other direction on the preceding Monday. There is a lot of snow on the slide - more than I've seen in several previous trips. The...

A friend of mine has been instrumental in putting together a list of xc trails in the Millinocket and BSP area. There has been a plethora of trails for some time but I think this is the first effort to publish them all in one place. Many of the trails are maintained by the local snowmobile...

Hello Folks, I need some short order help. I'm headed to Lincoln tonight and realized I don't have a go-to place to stay in that neck of the woods. I used to either sleep in the car, camp 1/4 mile up the trail or stay in a DOC cabin but none of those options will work this time, conveniently...

Hello Folks, I'm pretty sure I left my blue Petzl climbing helmet on the summit (next to the sign?) of Washington yesterday. I stowed it after climbing South Gully and then I think I moved things around from my pack while on the summit proper. I'm guessing it's sitting right next to the sign...

Hello Folks, My trusty Canon S400 digital Elph is finally needing a rest. Largely in part to running over it with my car, the digital screen is cracked (Don't ask me what happened to my laptop). Though it still takes pictures fine, I can't review them very well. The CF engagement has become...

Bonjour, mes amis du nord! Je voudrais aller avec ma femme au Quebec City en janvier. Nous voulons faire du ski de la piste et dans le foret (ski de fond???). J'ai ete au Quebec a plusieurs reprises mais je n'ai pas fait du ski la-bas. Je sais Mont St. Anne etre bon mais je ne sais rien de...

FYI - The US-Canada border swath is in great need of maintenance. This BDN article might be of interest to peakbaggers.

...they seem to be be thinner than the old ones. I have a pair of ~4 year old Black Diamond Flicklock 2-section poles that have been awesome. They've been very durable and haven't given me any troubles until recently. The lower (inner) tube seemed to get a bit corroded, making the old in-out a...

I'm at work and don't have access to my usual resources. is there anyone that knows or has handy the answer to: what is the mileage of the AT in Maine between 1) East B Hill Rd and South Arm Rd. 2) South Arm Rd. and Rt. 17 anyone, anyone? thanks! spencer