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  1. Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Video

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    Kaptainkriz
    , 09-13-2015 at 22:56
    Finally got a good video put together of the 1st couple days of our hike:
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  2. Completed Mount Washington via Ammonoosuc

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    Kaptainkriz
    , 09-05-2015 at 21:28
    We had a perfect weather window for this trip, with 8AM temps in the 50s at the Ammonoosuc trail head and highs in the mid 60s at altitiude. The Ammonoosuc started off pleasant enough and was a very enjoyable hike to Gem Pool around the 2 mile mark. We bagged a neat geocache at the pool and ate a quick snack there. The last mile to the hut was very challenging for us, having not hiked in a long time with only a few warm up hikes in VA and MD over the last month. Lots of steep rock scrambles, a ...

    Updated 09-25-2015 at 10:56 by Kaptainkriz

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  3. Packing for Mount Washington via the Ammonoosuc

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    Kaptainkriz
    , 08-28-2015 at 10:31
    I've got my mess down to about 25lbs and "Marvin's" down to about 12. I ended up with most of the clothing in mine, outer layers, and the electronics. Hers has the essentials, snakage, water, and sleep. Once at Lakes of the Clouds Hut we'll redistribute to the smaller pack for a single pack day summit.
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  4. Sierra Designs Discovery 30

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    Kaptainkriz
    , 08-17-2015 at 20:35
    Got this pack as a lightish/smallish auxiliary daypack and/or for my wife (trail name TBD...but I have one in mind that's not approved) to carry as a primary. Got it on closeout from REI for around $80. I've carried it a couple of times and it's cool and comfortable. The belt is very supportive and straps have lots of adjustment. Even has an integrated pop out rain cover.
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  5. 25 Years of Adventure

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    Kaptainkriz
    , 08-17-2015 at 19:56
    This year marks our 25th wedding anniversary. It's been an adventure all on its own. The year we got married, and a number of times after, we visited the Whites in NH. We did a little day hiking, took the Cog to the top of Mount Washington, and hiked the flat stuff. My employment drew us away to Southern Maryland and we eventually found alternate outdoor activities. Sailboat racing is what we did: http://youtu.be/YPykEpmHh3Y

    Now that the kids are away in college, it's time to get back ...
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