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Math geeks with spare time on their hands, unite! Wondering if anyone can calculate the total elevation gain for the 48 (or 67) 4000-footers? Obviously there are many ways to go about bagging each peak, so minimum/maximum figures would probably be the most useful. Extra credit: Include...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that I've created a new blog to keep track of all the different ice axes out there (general mountaineering style). No reviews/ratings/etc. It's more of a quick starting point if you're thinking about picking up a new one to see what's on the...

Hi there, My buddy and I are planning to hike North and South Crocker on Friday -- with a possible side trip to Reddington depending on time/weather. I've been looking for trip reports specific to a winter ascent, but can't really seem to find anything. Wondering specifically about trailhead...

Hi there, Does anyone know if someone in the Sugarloaf/Saddleback area (Carrabassett, Kingfield, etc.) runs a shuttle service between the two mountains? We are trying to avoid spotting a car at Sugarloaf for a big hike we are planning for next weekend. Thanks! Matt

Got up early Saturday morning, threw the pack in the Jeep and headed North with my buddy Art to get some winter hiking in. The weather report was extremely favorable (25 deg. F, light variable wind), so we set our sights on the loop that takes hikers up to Little Haystack Mtn, over Mt. Lincoln...

Hi all, Did a search on the forums for "crampon patch material" and nothing came up, so I figured I'd post my question. I've got a great pair of pants that I'd like to use during the winter months. However, they do not have protective crampon patches on the insteps, and after just a couple of...