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spent the weekend building some bridging across a beaver flooded section of the mid state trail. had about 25 volunteers to carry all the lumber about 1/4 mile into the site then the fun began !

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I had enough, Sunday morning i decide to take my "spare" car out for a drive as it hasn't been run that much lately.Blew a brake line about a mile from home,got it home with no issues will fix next weekend. Later on I start my truck to go out and blow the timing chains. Ok not to totally ruin...

Wow, I hope she is found Maine wardens in need of professionals experienced in search, rescue to help locate hiker | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

people still without power/heat in NY from sandy,yet we spend 170 million on a 2nd term inauguration party Sandy victims left out in the cold during arctic blast | Fox News

Heading out for a 2 day trip on the Wapack next weekend, anyone done it yet. Wapack Trail - Friends of the Wapack

Going to take a refresher course in map reading/compass. I have been using fairly cheep base plate compasses forever, other than being able to set the declination what are the advantages to buying a better compass at 4x the price? Don't they all do the same thing? I have no problem spending to...

Had a great overnight hike on the Tully Trail with 2 buddies, 1 mountain then 3 waterfalls. The Trustees of Reservations: Tully Lake Campground: The Tully Trail

Just got back from a nice 10 mile hike in a local state forest, Feb. 18th, 45 degrees no snow! Not bad for New England, but I would like to get the snowshoes out at least once this season without having to travel too far.

I need a new pad, old bones need air mattress. Looking at Therma rest, 2.5 inches thick, 14 oz. and packs down to 4x9 inches. Any 1st hand reviews or other recommendations ? THERM-A-REST NeoAir Sleeping Pad, Regular - Eastern Mountain Sports

Not really camping, but still roughing it power got KOd Sunday am and no hopes of it being restored until at least Wednesday Now the wife sees the importance of some of my gear, lights to read by, stoves for warm meals too bad it isn't winter I could break out some of my cold weather gear she...

Wow Thanks, Just got back from the Bahamas and the mail man brought me my package, Told the wife we need to go back to get a pic. of me in my new Basecamp shirt with Paradise Island in the background! She said go climb a mountain. so either way I win Thanks so much Jason.

Just got back from another section hike, 8+ miles 88* and about 60% humidity went thru 4 liters water and could of drank more.Had my Mini works with me but didn't really need it this time. I guess what I'm saying is don't skimp on the hydration, 1 person in our group definitely could of used a...

I just bought a new 1999 S-10 blazer, decent little truck for short $. Between purchase,registration and insurance I still have less than 1,500 into it. Loaded it up with my camping/hiking gear and parked it. Explained to the wife this is easier than having to unload my tools and re load with...

Headed out for another section of the Mid state this weekend with the AMC. Great bunch of folks, all out for a nice 12 mile day. The total trail goes from RI. to NH. mostly through state forests and conservation lands, some spots have been re-routed to street walking but all but 12 of the 92...

Before our white brothers arrived to make us civilized men, we didn't have any kind of prison. Because of this, we had no delinquents. Without a prison, there can be no delinquents. We had no locks nor keys and therefore among us there were no thieves. When someone was so poor that he...

Just got a new Kestrel 48 from REI with my last years rewards Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack at REI.com Can't wait to hit the trail this weekend for the shakedown hike

How do you store yours? I mean when your home and their on the shelf. I'm not sure why, but mine are always full when in the locker. I never use that water I empty and refill before packing,but like I said I don't know why? I don't recall being told to or reading it anywhere just the way I do...

Heading out for a 2 day class next weekend with the AMC. Has anyone here taken this course, any inside info or advice ? SOLO Wilderness Medicine - The leader in wilderness medicine training in the United States http://www.amcsem.org/winterFirstAid.html Looking forward to the weekend...

went to the local sporting store to get some fuel for my Jetboil. Took a look over to the nickle rack and the MSR red triangle container caught my eye, sure enough there was a brand new poket rocket inside with no price. Grabbed the kid for a price and he says 5 bucks, I ask if he's sure and he...