Hiking New England Latest Forum Posts http://www.hikingnewengland.com/index.php Wed, 09 May 2012 01:13:33 +0000 10 Mount Whiteface http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/421-mount-whiteface/ 4,020 feet]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 01:13:33 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/421-mount-whiteface/ Mt. Whiteface Hike http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9815-mt-whiteface-hike/
I wrote a trip report on my blog about a hike I did this past weekend up Mt. Whiteface. If anyone is interested in checking it out, the link is below. Thanks for reading!

Brett


http://new-england-nature.com/2012/05/06/day-hike-up-mount-whiteface/]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 01:10:42 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9815-mt-whiteface-hike/ Mount Isolation http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/396-mount-isolation/ 4,004 feet]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 01:26:40 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/396-mount-isolation/ Short Trails Near Bartlett http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9806-short-trails-near-bartlett/
Likewise, we're interested in a few longer hikes in the area for us to tackle.

Any suggestions are very much appreciated.

Looking forward to getting involved as much as possible here!]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:45:43 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9806-short-trails-near-bartlett/ Indian Rock Shelter http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9814-indian-rock-shelter/
My grand mother's cows used it as shelter when the cows were in the woods.

I think my grand uncle also used it to hide some of his moon shine, bottles and part of the still were scattered all around for years on the ground.

The roof is about 7' high and the shelter extends in a horse shoe shape for about 30'.

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The creek runs over a small water fall of about 10' then drops over a 2nd water fall of over 100 ft in height.

Such a peaceful place to relax and catch your breath.

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]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:29:45 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9813-photo/ Beginner Hike? http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/1231-beginner-hike/

thanks,
dan]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:24:10 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/1231-beginner-hike/ Do You Use A Hiking Stick?? http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9809-do-you-use-a-hiking-stick/
I kinda have a special reason for asking because, not only do I use hiking sticks, but I also make walking snd hiking sticks here in Kentucky and sell them on my web site http://www.kywalkingstick.com. If you would like to look at the pictures of the walking sticks or pictures of eastern Kentucky, why not visit my web site.

The hills are very steep with clifts that drop off 100 feet or more in the area where I hike known as the Red River Gorge.

Wild dogs are one of the best reasons I carry a walking stick.

Some people like man made material for a walking stick but I like wooden walking sticks.

Please let me know what you think.

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The indian is carved from a white pine log approximately 36" in diameter and 7' in height.

Took me most of the day to carve and paint, but it was a lot of fun.

Visit my web site http://www.kywalkingstick.com if you would like to look at more pictures of carved walking sticks or pictures of eastern Kentucky.

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]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:20:13 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9812-wooden-indian/ Feedback On Freeze Dry Guy http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9811-feedback-on-freeze-dry-guy/
I'm not really sure if this is the right place to post this. My apologies if ever it isn't.

Anyway, I've recently gone back doing a bit of camping and hiking and backpacking. My friend suggested to me to try taking some freeze dried food with me whenever I do, 'coz he knows what I terrible cook I am. I've recently came across this site that's giving away freeze dried food from Freeze Dry Guy. Has anyone heard of this brand? I'm really keen on joining this, but I want to get some feedback on how good they are.

Thanks in advance.]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:39:35 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9811-feedback-on-freeze-dry-guy/ Hand Made Walking Sticks http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9810-hand-made-walking-sticks/ Attached Image: Two Carved Snakes.jpg

Here in Kentucky, when a vine grows around a small tree causing the tree to twist or curl.

I will spend months in the winter time searching for these small trees to make walking sticks.

Some of the sticks I make into curled walking sticks others I carve a snake on the curles.

I am going to attempt to attach a picture of a couple of the walking sticks.

If you want to see more pictures, search google for "Kentucky Walking Sticks".]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:24:01 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9810-hand-made-walking-sticks/ Mount Passaconaway http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/411-mount-passaconaway/ 4,043 feet]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:48:17 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/411-mount-passaconaway/ 29Th Amc White Mountain Guide http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9808-29th-amc-white-mountain-guide/ Amazon. It is coming on April 17th.
I tend to buy the new guide every time the AMC publishes one. I rely on this book all the time in the White Mountains.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:27:58 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9808-29th-amc-white-mountain-guide/ Gear Contest http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9804-gear-contest/
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)

Anyone can win as there's a random grand prize as well as the grand prize for the person with the most. Prizes from MontBell, Ibex, Stanley, Thermarest, Action Wipes, Osprey, Julbo, and Princeton Tec.

The contest's goal is to simply promote people getting outdoors, nothing more.

Cheers,


Scatman

Get out there!]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:16:40 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9804-gear-contest/ <![CDATA[Owl's Head]]> http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/410-owls-head/ 4,025 feet]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:35:23 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/410-owls-head/ Request For Hike Suggestions In The Green Mountains http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9807-request-for-hike-suggestions-in-the-green-mountains/
We're planning to spend most of Saturday and most of Sunday in the Londonderry, VT area and are looking for some "good" hikes to do. By "good" we mean:

* not too short: we like to be out 3-6 hours at a whack
* interesting things to see along the way (vista's, cascades/waterfalls, wildlife, etc)
* loops preferred
* dogs allowed

Big "thanks" in advance for any suggestions.

As an aside - we're not committed to Londonderry, but want to stay in the Central / Eastern / Southern Green Mountains. If there's another town more central to a couple of nice day hikes, please recommend.

Thanks again !!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:41:09 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9807-request-for-hike-suggestions-in-the-green-mountains/ Any Good Hiking Spots North Of Boston Off 128? http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/1191-any-good-hiking-spots-north-of-boston-off-128/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:37:20 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/1191-any-good-hiking-spots-north-of-boston-off-128/ Mount Carrigain http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/384-mount-carrigain/ 4,700 feet]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:33:54 +0000 http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/384-mount-carrigain/ 2012 Ice Fest! http://www.hikingnewengland.com/topic/9803-2012-ice-fest/ 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!

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