There's no lift up Greylock, but you can easily drive or shuttle to the summit. I've gone downhill both directions, and the hikes were fine, but I recommend making sure it's dry and has been for a...
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There's no lift up Greylock, but you can easily drive or shuttle to the summit. I've gone downhill both directions, and the hikes were fine, but I recommend making sure it's dry and has been for a...
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Bromley and Killington are a breeze to get to off the lifts, and easy hikes downhill in both directions. I'll let you know about Stratton after it opens 11/19 if I can make the trip this year and it...
I've found homes for most of this gear among family and friends with the assurance that I can always "borrow it back" should things improve.
Thanks everyone for your comments, encouragement and/or...
Thank you both for the condolences...it is, in fact, excrutiating.
I don't think I'll be out again this year even for day hikes, but things could improve and I could be wrong..(and will be happy...
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Got the PM, thanks. I'm holding for you.
The time has come to let go of some of my treasured acquisitions along with the delusions that I will ever actually go backpacking!
What I'm listing here is barely used (if at all) and can be better...
The bear canister requirement comes from Jarrard gap to past Low Gap per the ALDHA guide
Thanks for the response. I did see these pics when I googled the are, but paying closer attention now I'm comfortable with the hike itself. I'm still unsure about the road though. How "rough" is...
I've been researching how to access the Audie Murphy Monument, but most of the info I've found is very dated.
Does anyone have recent experience with the condition of Brush Mtn Rd off VA624 that...
Prior to Covid, I would spend a week each summer shlepping hikers around Vermont for the fun of it. My morning pickup each day was the Yellow Deli, and they were gracious and kind and fed me...
For a long time now I've looked forward to the idea of coming down off Roan Mtn and working my way to the barn. I have envisioned going over whatever the last hill is and seeing it in the distance...
I might be able to use the liner if you have no other takers. :)
My first thought was "my legs" and I was wondering if anyone else would respond so. Mine date back to '58, but it's the mileage not the years.....so, so many miles (and so few of them hiking, alas.)
I absolutely agree! I've done both NOBO descents from Killington and I much preferred the older route. I think it goes by "Shelburne Trail" now, but is still well marked. Yes, I'm pretty sure the...
Starting at the top of Killington....with that view...would just inspire me to get started! Having done that section, I can say that day one would be a anticipation-filled gondola ride, that view,...
Yes, certainly considered this, but at the end of the day I had to go with how it made me "feel".....which was a little terrified.
I do and I don't envy you Tipi....not a fan of hiking in the snow because of the additional effort involved, but I love the idea of the backpacking adventure for a gross of days! Here's to a happy...
My son (Strife) and I were dayhiking in NJ and came to the Brink Rd. Shelter. It was midweek in early December, so as we expected it was deserted. On the approach to the shelter was a large stump,...
A wonderful man. I happened upon him, Odie, and Kitchen Sink at the Glencliff Hostel in Sept. He was my savior for the second of the three falls I took that day:
I was aching from my recent...
Since this is a Straight Forward post, let me contribute what I can....I've hiked SOBO from DWG to Smith Gap so far and found the trail easy, flat, and not too rocky. I was day-hiking so water was...
Emergency Shelter Always! It only weights 3 oz and saved my butt at Pierce Pond when I went hypothermic in the night. I carry one in my day pack, another in my overnight pack, and keep another in...
I feel far from an irresistible force (just stubborn and sometimes stupid). Perhaps I should renew my AAA membership! :D
Thank you for the encouragement!
How far north? I'm hoping the hikes I'm doing this weekend won't be too effected.