Hiking New England

Gear Contest

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:59:54 +0000

Hello,

I'm hosting a contest on my website called the Bag Night Challenge. Sleep in your bag, outside, enter and win free gear. Who doesn't love that? The whole idea behind the contest to to get people outside and enjoying nature.

Contest Page

The main page also has an entry form and the leader board. (on the side bar)

First prize is being giving away Feb. 29th. So add up those nights you already spent outside and enter. Anyone can win as there's a random grand prize as well as the grand prize for the person with the most.

Scatman

Get out there!

2012 Ice Fest!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:11:42 +0000

International Mountain Climbing School's 19th Annual
Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival (aka The Ice Fest)
Feb. 3rd-5th, 2012
North Conway, NH

The Ice Fest is four days away and it's time to climb! Come learn to ice climb, or better your skills! Check out what clinics you can sign up for below with our top notch guides!
Call IMCS at: 603-356-7064
Visit the IMCS Clinics Page HERE!

Ice Climbing Clinics Include:
-Basic Waterfall Ice Climbing
-Ice Climbing For Rock Climbers
-Women's Ice Climbing Clinics
-Steep Waterfall Ice Climbing
-Mixed Climbing Clinics
-Two-Day Ice Leader Course

Avalanche/Mountaineering/Snow Clinics Include:
-AIARE Level I Avalanche Course
-Two-Day Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue
-Snow & Ice Anchor Clinic
-Alpine snow and ice skills
-One-day ascent of Mt. Washington
-One-day ascent of the Northern Presidentials

AND SO MUCH MORE!
Call IMCS at: 603-356-7064
Visit the IMCS Clinics Page HERE!

Mount Hale

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:59:24 +0000

Mount Hale
4,054 feet

We Got Hacked

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:24:51 +0000

Over the past couple days, our site got pummeled by attacks that created nearly 5k spam posts (in a few hours).

Sorry for the headaches these may have caused to any of the members, or twitter subscribers.

I believe the problem is rectified, and we should be all back up and running...

ugh...

Winter Hiking And Overnight Cabins

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:34:07 +0000

Hi everyone, first post and new to the forum. I just discovered the forum and and I'm very excited! I have a quick question in regards to winter hiking/backpacking. Every winter I go into upstate New York with a group of friends for a long weekend. We hike into the Adirondacks out of the Keene Valley area. We rent a cabin for the weekend which is about a 3 mile hike from the parking lot. From the cabin we have many options for some nice hikes with access to a couple 4,000+ ft peaks. My question to all of you is, is there anything similar in New England? If so where? I'm trying to set up a similar weekend but we are all getting sick of the 6+ hour drive into NY. Please let me know and thank you all very much!

Nh - Logging And Non-maintained Public Roads

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:44:18 +0000

Does anyone know if there are designated, public access roads that are good for four wheel drive vehicles? I've heard there are maps you can get of roads that are awesome to drive on with a jeep.

I'm not looking for anything too crazy, just decent sight seeing wilderness roads. I also don't want to trespass, so I'm looking for legal access. I'd buy a permit if needed!

Cheers!
Andrew

Mount Waumbek

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:56:49 +0000

Mount Waumbek
4,006 feet

Mount Hancock

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:08:19 +0000

Mount Hancock
4,420 feet

New Mount Monadnock Webpage

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:06:25 +0000

For anyone who has, does, or wants to climb Mount Monadnock, I have finished the first version of my latest project.... www.mount-monadnock.com

The website has all the trail descriptions, points of interest, and a bunch of photos. I have more planned to add to it as time goes on and am open to suggestions as well. Let me know what you think.

Selling

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:53:21 +0000

Hi,
Looking to sell a Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 kayak, red. Bought in summer of 2006, used about half a dozen times, it is in GREAT shape. I can also throw in an aluminum Aqua Bound paddle and an EMS lifevest, size M/L. Asking $500 or best offer. To see specs, check out this link:

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_...D=1204379380937

Email me for pics, thanks!

Freetown, Ma - Lost Horse! Please Be On The Lookout!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:04:55 +0000

Hello.

Pardon the intrusion, but I wanted to help spread the word to anyone who might be in the SE Mass / RI area.

A dark brown Morgan horse has gone missing - fully tacked in western gear - in the SE BioReserve land adjacent to the Freetown State Forest (Freetown, MA - near Fall River) after her rider had an unplanned dismount on Saturday 11/26/11.

She's not my mare, I'm just trying to help because I'm chained to my desk and the owner is out searching every day.

Here's a couple of news reports:

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111202/NEWS/112020333/-1/TOWN1001

http://www.necn.com/12/02/11/Owners-offering-reward-for-missing-horse/landing_newengland.html?blockID=604786&feedID=4206

And this FB page has been created for coordinating / tracking resources and info:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lets-Bring-Flash-Home/198209970264759

(please click on "Everyone (most recent)" otherwise, you'll see only posts initiated by the page administrator)

NetPosse listing:
http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=1496

Please: if anyone in area can help search, or if you know people / organizations in the area and can even just share the info, it would be greatly appreciated.

The owner has hired private planes / helicopters to try to search from the air. A couple of "tracking dogs" have been utilized. News outlets have been alerted and the area has been plastered with posters. It is deer hunting season, and most hunters that searchers have encountered are aware that the horse is out there somewhere. Searchers have tried playing audio of whinnying horses, and others have tried separating herd-bound horses to get them to call out. Suggestions for any other search tactics would be welcome. I will gladly forward suggestions to the owner.

If anyone travels out with a smart phone and sees / hears anything worth reporting, you can send me your GPS location via email to: CapeHorses (at) gmail (dot) com and I will alert the owner.

She is likely "stuck" someplace off the main trails (hung up in trees by her tack, stuck in swamp, injured in a fall), so please keep an eye and an ear out off the beaten paths.

A reward has been offered for the horse's safe return.

Don't forget that it's hunting season, so rock the blaze orange! Hunting supposedly is not allowed on Sunday.

BTW, if any of this sounds familiar, yes: there was another horse lost in the exact same area, under similar circumstances in 2008; that one did not have a happy ending, we're hoping for a different outcome this time!

Thanks very much for reading, and even more for helping!

~~Meri

Travelling To Armenia. Where To Stay?

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:13:08 +0000

Are you a backpacker or enjoy hiking and did you wonder where you could spend an unforgettable vacation that wouldn’t break your bank but at the same time would be highly enjoyable? The answer to that question is more than simple: Travel to Armenia and pick one of the cheapest hostels in Yerevan: Penthouse Hostel.
Everyone knows that travelling also implies sightseeing, visiting various tourist attractions, cultural destinations and what not.
Dropping by Penthouse Hostel in Yerevan, you won’t miss out anything important in terms of culture, history, etc. All that because of the fact that the hostel is in the heart of Yerevan and therefore, it’s ridiculously close to a bunch of museums, bus stations, subway and cultural buildings of Armenia.
On the whole, Penthouse Hostel became the second home for backpackers in Yerevan. You are also welcome to become one of them. Just visit our website for more information: www.penthousehostel.org
So what are your favorite budget accommodations in different countries? Have you made your choice of hostels where you would definitely go back to in case you had a chance? And finally, what hostels would you recommend to those travelling to European countries?
Waiting for your ideas and suggestions!!

Mount Wildcat, "d" Peak

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:03 +0000

Mount Wildcat, "D" Peak
4,070 feet

Any Jeep Owners?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:13:17 +0000

I have a 2007 Liberty sport, and I've been doing some great off-roading on Class6 roads in southern New Hampshire. My jeep is basically stock, with a K&N and Toyo ATs.

So far, I'm astounded what this machine will do. I've barely even needed to run in 4x4 and it still pounds through swamps, rides over rock walls, and maneuvers around ledges and whatnot. I've done off-roading in the past, and this Jeep is unreal.

I know it's not the traditional Jeep Wrangler style, but trust me (based on ownership) it's awesome. Like they say... Only in a Jeep!

Anyways, does anyone have any experience or suggestions on lift-kits, skid plates, or brush guards? I want to put a 2.5 lift on it, because it will keep the original geometry of the suspension and avoid huge modifications.

Anyone?

(btw, Jeeps let you get deeper in woods!)

Keen Boots

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:10:41 +0000

Does anyone have any experience with Keen hiking boots? I am strongly considering buying the Klamath boots. I read some reviews about them wearing out too soon but I have also seen many more reviews that were positive.

Rich

Backpack?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:47 +0000

Hey all,

I have been assembling the necessary gear to go on a day or two hike. I know what gear I need and have the trip all planned out as far as where I am going to be going and how long I am staying in the trail. But I was looking for some advice on what type of backpack you all would recommend. Eventually, I want to start taking week or two long camping trips. I am a minimalist, and I do realize that the longer the trip the more space I am going to have to reserve for food. SO what type of backpack would you recommend?

Guitar Players....

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:53:46 +0000

I've been playing guitar for more than 20 years, and this is some of the best, most accurate finger control I've ever seen.

This is equally amazing

Quiet Around Here Lately....

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:51:20 +0000

'Cuz everyone is out hiking right?

Rip Captain

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:50:01 +0000

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2010/12/17/132147348/don-van-vliet-known-to-rock-fans-as-captain-beefheart-dies?sc=fb&cc=fp

Kayaking To Work

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:39:33 +0000

Story and short video of a Waterford, CT, man who kayaks to-and-from work in New London each day

http://boatinglocal.com/news/waterford-ct-man-kayaks-to-work.html