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Hi all, I am part of a group that takes an annual trip to Baxter State Park and we decided to try Nesowadnehunk Field Campground this year. Am hoping that some of you can help me with following questions before we make reservations: We stay in lean-tos. Are there any recommendations for...

Hi all, Hiked Monroe and Washington Saturday via the traditional up Ammo/ down Jewell loop. Noticed a few hikers were descending a path to the right of the Cog Railway. Was wondering if that is a legal path, and if so, whether it is easier to descend than Gulfside and Jewell. My apologies...

Hi all, my wife and I are heading to Arizona this year. One place we are looking to hit is Saguaro National Park, outside Tucson. Am looking for the following information: Which side of the park do you like better - West or East? Do you have any recommended dayhikes? Many thanks! Marty

Hi, Call me a wimp, BUT.... After careful consideration about hiking in the cold on Saturday or Sunday (cannot hike on Monday), I decided to forget about it. After doing several hikes in similar conditions, I decided that it is no longer fun. I also worry about frozen digits, eyelids frozen...

Hi, I have a 4 person lean-to reserved at Katahdin Stream campground in Baxter State Park, which I cannot use. The period is for the nights of Saturday, August 16 through Tuesday, August 19. Please inquire if interested in purchase. Thanks, Marty

Hi, I currently carry a partial Ridge Rest closed cell foam pad on the exterior of my backpack on winter hikes. It is there primarily as insulation for an emergency overnight situation, not for sitting. The primary problem I have with it is that it is bulky. My questions are: 1. Do you...

Hi all, A work colleague handed me the Boston Globe today, with this article about the New England Winter 4,000 Footer Club, featuring a quote from Eric Savage. Enjoy. http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2014/01/07/the-winter-footer-club-members-hike-new-...

Hi all, A group of four of us hiked North, Middle and South Weeks in NH yesterday (June 30), as a up/back via the York Pond Trail and Kilkenny Ridge Trails. After some post-hike reflection and viewing my myriad of bite welts, I believe it was the worst insect conditions ever encountered. Bug...

Hi all, I have never done the Caps Ridge Trail, but was thinking of doing it before the Jefferson Notch Road closes or becomes treacherous. Was wondering if you could recommend the fastest way to the trailhead from the south (i.e, Massachusetts). Appreciate your advice. Thanks, Marty

Took a hike last week up the West Kennebago Trail to the summit of West Kennebago, elevation 3700 or 3705. Had done this fairly easy 4.5 mile hike about 9 years ago. Got to the summit and found that it was gone and that something new was being built up there. There was a tower that was...

Hi all, just wanted to mention that the third annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival is being held on Friday 10 through Saturday, August 11, at the base of the mountain. There is a good chance that they will not let anyone enter this area without charging them admission. I was...

Hi all, Need to buy a new base layer for warm weather hiking and am considering merino wool for the first time. Just wondering if you could share you impressions on how lightweight merino wool stacks up vs. polypro for summer hiking. Some major considerations are wicking, drying time and...

Trail Conditions: Trailhead unmarked on route 156, 4.5 miles south of Weld. There is a shoulder parking area for several cars and a path that is actually the trail, that becomes more defined after a somewhat challenging stream crossing. Lower part of trail is eroded and unmarked. Upper trail...

Hi all, My wife and I are planning a second honeymoon to Kauai. Our activities will most certainly include some day hiking. :cool::D Am kind of torn between bringing waterproof lightweight hiking boots, or opt for trail runners. We do expect to get caught in the rain, as our hikes will...

Trail Conditions: nicely packed track all the way, although much of the snow on steeps below Avalon were worn away due to butt sliders. Some drifting up high, but not much. All trails easy to follow. Great new blazing from Field to Willey. Required Equipment: Used Microspikes to Avalon...

Trail Conditions: snow over ice on Wilderness and Black Pond Trail. Great Black Pond Bushwhack conditions, with Dave leading the navigation (great route). Lincoln Brook Trail in good shape and stream crossings easy and mostly bridged. Slide ascent was wet snow over ice and very slippery...

Hi all, According to my recollection, there have only been views on only 1 of my past 10 winter hikes. Well, Dave and I got some today doing the Twins and Galehead and I thought I would share. We left my truck across the street in the small parking lot on route 3 across from Galehead River...

Hi all, there is a new traction aid out called "Icespikes" http://www.icespike.com/index.html. They claim to be similar, but superior to screw boots. Just figured I'd post this to see if anyone used them or has an opinion. Did not see any previous posts about this product through a VFTT...

Hi all, I was checking out the Mountain Hardwear website http://mountainhardwear.com and there was information about their new Dry.Q Elite fabric on the home page. There are other Dry.Q types, but Dry.Q Elite seems to be their top of the line. MH claims that Dry.Q Elite is totally waterproof...

Trail Conditions: trail unbroken and parking lot unplowed. Parked on street without issue. Broke trail the whole way. Snow was WET and stuck to snowshoes. Hard work. Deep snow on ridge between S. and Middle. Tough descent of upper section of S. Moat due to slush over angled rock...