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I'll guess 130.

My basic setup is a MSR SimmerLite (White gas) for winter and when I'm cooking for more than just me, and a MSR PocketRocket (ISO-Butane) for 3 season solos or simple water boiling for a small group....

Best best is using a taxi service. I've used EZ Taxi before - very reliable but also kinda expensive($90 from the Highlands center to Valley Way). More here>...

With either the propane or IsoPro mixes you have to be really careful below 20 degrees. As previousally mentioned, the compressed gas does not vaporize and flow rates are low. Some tricks are to...

EXACTLY!!! Wasn't sure anyone would actually get it! :)

Her tat! But I did get a good (well needed) chuckle!

hikergrl: maybe it would help if you told us more about what you like about mountains and hiking...

I've always wanted to get a tat on my butt saying: "This ass climed Mt. Washington". ;)

Will give yours some thought....

He wanted "quiet and solitude"... With "a reported windchill of minus-70 degrees at the summit and gusts of up to 70 miles an hour" he'd be looking for an eternity of it without any gear at 1am!!!...

you get what you pay for... $200 (list price) is NOT a lot to pay for an expedition pack. I think if you spurge another $100 your back will thank you every step of the way.

68 or 70 sounds about right. But as Bill has said, there is a huge amount of personal preference that needs to be considered here. I'm 6'0" and use a 75cm.

yeah, I've been looking at this unit too, but i'm not sure I'm willing to make the investment - yet. Yes, it is a more affordable PLB and IS useful as one, but I'd like to see some more features. ...

Very cool guys. Thanks. Now let's see a wintertime episode! ;)

Very nice! I can just imagine myself sitting on the bank relaxing to the sound of the water! :) thanks for sharing.

Hi. I'm a scout leader from Northern NJ and are headed to Philmont this year (08). I've never been before so I'm really looking forward to it. I think the Whites are much more challenging,...

I've also used EZ Taxi in the past. Very dependable and fair. Paid $90 too.

Hi Kathy.

Hey Jersey. Yeah, I totally hear ya about the adiction to the Whites. I attempted the Presi Traverse this past November - got snowed out and had to bail after summiting Madison and...

3 days - 2 nights starting Monday. Looking at the forecast snow is expected through Tuesday. Just want to know what to expect... Never too prepared - RIGHT?

I guess that is the more correct way of saying it Bill ;) Thanks.

How's the signal in the Whites?

Does the OBS broadcast weather alerts on NOAA?

Does anyone know how cell reception is on Mt Washington and the other presi mountains? I use AT&T (cingular) and verizon. Do these carriers work? Any others?

Thanks,
Kevin

Thanks for the info KD.

Water Source anyone? (Basically along the AT (Gulfside & Crawford).

KF

Seeing that there is little or no snow up there yet, are there any reliable water sources? We're planning on heading up from Appalachia on Nov 11 via the valley trail. Camp at the Valley Way...

Many thanks Tom and Billy. I have read the whiteout plan, and the entire guide (highly recommended for anyone planning a traverse). The escape routes and waypoints are invaluable piecies of...

How well are the trails marked above treeline, especially when the trail is snow covered? I'm particularly thinking of Gulfside trail.

Thx,
Kevin

Hey Bill and Rich. Thanks for the Info. I will be joining AM39053 on the traverse.

Looks like this might work. If we locate our car at the Crawford parking lot on a Saturday or Sunday, can we...