I bailed out two hikers today who put their unused hut reservations in my name in case I learned of thru or section hikers who could use them
least they go to waste
if you know anyone hiking in the Whites right now and they are camping near Lonesome Lake hut but would like two hots and a cot instead
have them connect with me and I'll transfer to their names
Beware of an emotionally unstable man that goes by Foxfire. There have been multiple incidents of him getting aggressive and borderline violent, including creeping on women and making them uncomfortable. He has a problem with alcohol that exasperates his growing issues. He also has an annoying habit of leaving graffiti on previously untouched and beautiful lookouts (symbols that spell out “I love you” that he also has tattooed on his body). If you see him avoid him and don’t camp in his vicinity. His last known whereabout was up on Mount Moosilauke heading north.
if I'm driving someone who plans on a single day traverse I ask "if you needed to shelter on the mountain, could you?"
most common response is "yes, I have extra layers"
some say "I have a mylar blanket"
a few honest souls admit No
a couple, though, say they have a Bivy*
and I say Good Answer
~~ but what do I really know??
📢 in the comments please share your experiences, pros n' cons, recommendations, cautions etc** on bivys .... and if you have specific tips on inclement weather survival for single day hikers please throw those in
pics/ videos are helpful as are links 🔗
🌬🌨 the weather is already starting to winterize, I'd like to reach at least a few people who may pack and plan a little better because they learned from youins*
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* for use in emergency, not in place of a regular tent for lightweight packing
** please don't just repaste generic existing lists (and please no AI)
*** nobo hiker Trombonious Monk taught me that term the other day
not really, I did cap it at 8 hikers in the bed ....
phone blew up for the same three time slots Saturday, no sense turning anyone away
~~ no hiker left behind 🥾
45 minute flight replacing what would have been three hour drive
some of y'all head out bananas early to get Sunrise on Madison
when good people are okay with Sunrise in Randolph
and get rides at a much more reasonable hour! lol
I bought an Oru kayak because I can't physically put a real one on or off the rack of Truck
I like it okay but it Kills my back
anyone got tips what I can maybe attach to the seat of came with to make it higher/ have support?
few days ago I posted about strolling the story walk behind Androscoggin ranger station
because that was my speed
I meant it as funny, comparing it to a 4k
but a lot of people applauded it and we're glad to see someone with limitations get out into the woods at their own pace
and we decided a community for folk with mobility, breathing, joint etc issues to find, share, talk about easy locations and routes was on order
may I present to you
r/LowKeyWalkHikesWMNF
please spread the word 😁
(pic is a few years old, that surgery is healed)
I don't have the best phone so camera is meh
this hangs in a tree above the large shared campsite on Jefferson Notch Road
I don't think it's a camera
hard to tell if it's wood or plastic
so birdhouse? it weirded us out
if anyone decides to comment or post about supposed vandalism in the northern whites of NH
-- post pics of the damage/ the police report/ police log
your false claims are causing your fellow hikers to wasting time and money because they needlessly park in far flung locations
~~ I make their wasted money and feel bad that they're being misled and spending unnecessarily
from my post yesterday that I meant as funny because a Story Walk is hardly a hike
I learned I'm not alone in limping along
and wanting to enjoy the forests and be as active as I can
would people be interested in a chat where we could tell each other about easier routes, possibly wheelchair accessibility, tips
maybe even plan meet ups etc?
I have autoimmune/ chronic illness crap, and a mystery breathing problem that presents like copd but isn't plus spine, right shoulder, right hand, both ankles, and both legs (knees and calves) injuries
(some have had surgery, some need surgery, some are just part of my life now)
I have gained a lot of weight the past few years from inactivity (and metabolic bs) and really want to be more physical
~ join me?
(pics are today at Sam Willey in Crawford Notch .... little over a mile, pretty rocky)
my version of a 4k 😉
I had to use my crutches earlier this week
so am babying my legs while still trying to be active
walked at the Androscoggin rangers station
-- still fresh air, movement, and time alone ❤️
or this year Gale/Zealand/North Twin to Liberty has replaced ZBonds as number 2
but the region is still Presi heavy
used to be a fair number doing Cabot and Waumbek as a mini traverse
and Gorham area to AT in Grafton Notch
or, always fun, making up your own traverse!
I want to actually summit a 4k this year
like a pooch, I'm food motivated so want to arrange the enticement of supper ready when I arrive, and pancakes on a mountain in the morning
not having to carry a tent or put one up when I'm tired possibly in the dark is also a plus
no traverse, just up to a hut and back down again next day
thanks for your guidance 😁