I've hiked about 5000 miles with Pacerpoles and won't use anything else. Get the Dual Lock Carbon fiber ones if you buy. I have a bunch of reviews about them on my website, SectionHiker.com. People...
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I've hiked about 5000 miles with Pacerpoles and won't use anything else. Get the Dual Lock Carbon fiber ones if you buy. I have a bunch of reviews about them on my website, SectionHiker.com. People...
You might find this useful. How to boil much faster with Esbit.
https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-speed-up-esbit-cube-cooking/
I personally hate packing the cone (awkward) and don't bother. A...
Here's a trip I did in the White in late April of last year. In hindsight, it was probably stupid to do it solo. Lots of snow left.
https://sectionhiker.com/backpacking-the-livermore-loop/
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But not the seams.
It's been suggested:
Maine Appalachian Trail Club Replaces Kennebec Ferry with New Zipline River Crossing Service
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See also for a discussion of the options. Just trying to be helpful.
https://sectionhiker.com/mountaineering-winter-hiking-boots-faq-expert-advice/
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I don't know what "guidebook" you're using. I hike up there frequently. I still suggest you look at a map. Wonderful invention. Reliable water is within easy walking distance.
There's plenty of water between Jefferson and Cabot. Suggest you look at a map. There also a stream in the col between North Weeks and Terrace. There are also plenty of tent sites. Well not prepared...
The problem with all these super lightweight coats is that the shell fabric is too thin. They wear out very quickly from abrasion and tear like paper. I'd recommend something tougher if you want it...
Last time I did a section up there, the Stratton Motel charged me $75 bucks for a shuttle from Stratton to Grafton Notch. $160 is outrageous. How'd you like to split a shuttle so it's $80 each? I...
Thought I'd chime in although this is an old thread. I've tested both the Obi 1p and the Kilo 2p and the Obi 1 is hands down the better tent. The biggest, most important difference between the two is...
Great info folks - keep the suggestions coming. I had planned to drop a car at Abol bridge, so we have a way home and in order to resupply in Milenocket after finishing the Wilderness. I originally...
Grrrr. Ok - I'll play it their way. I was afraid of that.
I'm going to be hiking the 100 mile Wilderness next August and up into Baxter to summit Katahdin. My hiking buddy and I want to hang out a few days afterwards and bag some of the more remote peaks in...
I'm doing a section from Mohican Outdoor Center to the Connecticut State line starting April 3. Couple of footwear and bear questions...
What are trail conditions likely to be at the beginning of...
Thought I'd drop a line here about a raffle I'm holding on sectionhiker.com this month for Golite Ultralight 20 Down Quilt - Mint Condition and 25 oz. Size regular. See this post for details.
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All, if you're looking for some good intel about the LT, the e2e mentor program is also a good way you get advice.
If you have done a LT e2e, the GMC is recruiting more mentors. For more info,...
I'm writing a post for the GMC on my blog about the e2e LT mentor program. If you've been an e2e mentor or have been mentored by one, can you contact me at [email protected]? I'd like to ask...
Tom,
There are two tent platforms on the top of Killington that you can also pitch a tent on just behind Cooper, which can get very cold due to wind. Just bring some screw eyes along to peg down...
I did an e2e last year and you do need bug protection if you sleep in the shelters or cabins up north. The walls have holes in them. I used a Gossamer Gear Bug Canopy that just covered by head and...
I don't bother with them for 3 season trips. Waste of weight. I have been carrying one in winter, but I'm on the fence about it.
The Catamount trail is another option for good snowshoeing. It is designed as a winter cross country skiing trail. The blazes are light blue disks, which if I recall correctly, are nailed up pretty...
I sold my REI sub kilo and bought a WM Ultralight last year. Immense difference. I used to sleep cold.
I use the Ultralite in the summer too, but with a thinner sleeping pad, which helps we...
I'd go with a tent or a snow cave.