Just signed up w/ questions before possible hike

[Charlie]

thats a good idea brad .
i have nextel and it was out more then in service

[DanPBD]

Thanks again for the replies...It looks like the weather is going to be a little iffy for the remainder of the week...I don't mind if its going to be cloudy or foggy, but I certainly would just go another day if I'm positive its going to rain. Perhaps as I keep looking at the weather, Saturday will be the good day.

[Lynntern]

What do you think about doing it alone? Like I said I'd be completely prepared, and really want to do it myself anyways. I'm 22, my parents are a little skeptical of me doing it by myself, yet I'd like to have my dad meet me at the top anyways.

As far as I have noticed, age (to a reasonable extent) is not the most significant factor. I am 20 and have hiked up alone twice this summer. The main factor is preparedness. The key is to realize that weather can differ dramatically from the base to the summit, think of this when packing. Also, remember that there is no shame in turning back before reaching the summit if the weather is bad or it is getting late.

[Bill O]

I used to hike up and ski Tuck's by myself when I was 15. If you don't inlcude the 2,000 plus strangers in the ravine. Considering the army thinks you were old enough, 4 years ago, to kick down terrorist doors in Afghanistan. You can probably handle yourself on Mount Washington.

[Steve M]

I used to hike up and ski Tuck's by myself when I was 15. If you don't inlcude the 2,000 plus strangers in the ravine. Considering the army thinks you were old enough, 4 years ago, to kick down terrorist doors in Afghanistan. You can probably handle yourself on Mount Washington.

I don't know...those chipmunks can be very aggressive!

[DanPBD]

HAHA you guys are funny. It looks like Saturday might be a decent day after all. The Valley forecast says mostly sunny. I'll have to see how the summit forecast will be when it updates all day tomorrow. With all the showers around lately, the rivers should be flowing good!

[Brad]

HAHA you guys are funny. It looks like Saturday might be a decent day after all. The Valley forecast says mostly sunny. I'll have to see how the summit forecast will be when it updates all day tomorrow. With all the showers around lately, the rivers should be flowing good!

Take your kayak for the downhill leg (paddle). In the winter folks take a small sled for the return home.

[DanPBD]

Where can I buy a good trail map locally, without going to Pinkham notch visitor center, because since I'm going to the lot before the marshfield station, obviously, I'm pretty much no wheres near the visitor center.

[Brad]

I would check Eastern Mountain Sports in N Conway. Or order online.

http://www.ems.com/locator/locator_s...34374302375003

[Bill O]

Where can I buy a good trail map locally, without going to Pinkham notch visitor center, because since I'm going to the lot before the marshfield station, obviously, I'm pretty much no wheres near the visitor center.

What about the Highland Center in Crawford Notch? Do they sell anything there? Probably your best shot near Marshfield Base.