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What do folks carry for...I hate to call them emergencies, but when things go wrong? Bandages, multitools, fire-making stuff, etc. I have two small kits. One for overnights, geared toward repairs (since I'll have shelter & warmth), and one for day hikes, focused on medical needs & survival. That...

It's a long shot, but does anyone know the story of this rock? It's in the middle of the Hancock Notch trail (or perhaps the Cedar Brook trail). I noticed it while hiking back to my car after doing the Hancock Loop. Is it natural, or an artifact from the lumber operations? Perhaps it served as...

Date of Hike: 10/16/18 Trail Conditions: Trails damp from overnight rain. Running water and unavoidable pools on the trails in places. Wet rocks up high, and black ice in spots in the summit area. Occasional blowdowns on the trails, generally no problem to pass. Special Equipment Required...

Date of Hike: 9/22/18 Trail Conditions: Water on the trail in a few spots (mostly up high), but otherwise no problems. Evidence of recent work to clear lots of fallen trees (thanks to the crew!) Special Equipment Required: Wind/cold protection needed above treeline Comments: Parking lot on...

Mt. Washington's westview camera captured this nice shot of a line of hikers descending from the Rockpile. Decent composition and lighting, for a webcam! I thought it might be an EduTrip but the schedule doesn't show any trips for today. Could it be a VFFT expedition?

Is there a website that gives the position (latitude/longitude) for backcountry landmarks? Peaks, shelters, trailheads, maybe waterfalls, scenic outlooks, etc. I'm looking for data I could enter into a GPS pre-hike. I checked a number of websites (Hike The Whites, NH 48, AMC) but couldn't find...

What's your record for hiking the same route or returning to the same destination? Given the opportunity, would you climb Monadnock every day for eight years as Larry Davis did or do you avoid repeating hikes? I only get out a handful of times each year so I tend to look for new places to...

I'm dropping my son off at Scout camp in Gilmanton NH in a few weeks and thought I'd stay up north for a quick overnight. Last year I ran up Mt. Major after the drop-off and wondered about heading off the backside to explore the Belknap range. Can anyone offer any helpful insights into this...