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Amazingly, it's a balmy 60* right now on the coast of Lake Erie. Downtown Cleveland is probably just a touch warmer cause of the traffic, people, etc. We just haven't had a very hot summer. That makes me worry about the winter. Especially with that super duper El Niño system sitting out West. Anyone think that El Niño thing is gonna have much effect on an East Coast winter? Trying to figure out if I'm gonna need to pack extra sleep gear and Yak-Trax or something for mid-March at Springer.

Quote from Trebor: “A friend gave this too me for Xmas last year. Said it may come in handy during a hike....appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…434d913725535ce5e1d3609e2 ” This is currently one of my favorites to take out with me. Except mine has the coating worn down from use, so it's not quite this pretty. Now that I'm a little jealous of the look I might have to see about just taking it all the way down and polishing it up. Yours looks really good!

Quote from WiseOldOwl: “Unique Para-cord Farson Survival Tool youtu.be/6FzvWYZ7mw0 There is a leather sheth available amazon.com/Farson-Blade-with-L…=8-3&keywords=farson+tool ” I'm late to the party again. That thing above looks like a cheap knock off of the ATAX that was designed by Ron Hood (RIP). youtube.com/watch?v=oqTnPbjdF1I When possible and/or appropriate, I take my hatchet out with me. Great bushcrafting tool that covers many needs. Combine that with my little Mora knife, my Bahco Lapla…

Quote from hikerboy: “here's a similar list. huntington's ravine trail up mt wash is pretty badass outsideonline.com/2010526/we-w…utm_campaign=facebookpost ” I missed the list, but I loved the prescription drug video! Here it is again in case anyone missed it: youtube.com/watch?v=Bf5TgVRGND4

Quote from hikerboy: “there are no "easy"routes up mt adams. its the highest/steepest elevation gain in the whites.the great gully trail is about 800 ft of nearly vertical hand over hand climbing. mahoosuc notch is known as the toughest mile on the entire a.t. the kings ravine trail makes the notch look easy, with over a mile of scrambling.its a beautiful,spectacular trail. ” Holy smokes! Just watched that video this morning and that looks like quite a hike. The route they took looked pretty cha…

Quote from socks: “Don't believe I ever saw that one. ” Sorry, not thinking very clearly at the moment. I should have added this IMDb link: Third Man on the Mountain

Quote from socks: “Don't believe I ever saw that one. ” Pretty good movie if you like classics. Disney made it back around the 50's or 60's. Nothing compared to today's overwhelming action-packed "thrillers" but definitely a good movie.

Well, I'll be adding this to the list. Love watching climbing movies. About time to blow the dust off Third Man On The Mountain and start going through my collection again while I wait for this one...

Congratulations!

Mt. Adams, eh...? Doesn't look so tough from my view here in the living room.

Quote from LIhikers: “I have a son who lives in Mansfield, Ohio. Would that work for you? Then I could hike the AT when I visit him. ” For sure. Mansfield is about 1.5-2 hours south of me. I'd travel that just to reach the A.T. every week (at least!)

Damn I can't wait to get of the house! Beautiful pics! See the oral surgeon tomorrow finally. Not sure how long before I can get back to "strenuous" activity (their words, not mine) after that, but I can't wait. Those pics have me yearning to go find some sights. Thanks for sharing!

Quote from CoachLou: “No no, your itinerary once you are past Delaware Water Gap! ” Yes, sir! I'm hoping for a layover and a day with wifey in Chambersburg (sister lives up there) and then should be headed your way shortly after.

Quote from max.patch: “i do agree that it is prudent to prepare as if numbers will increase. however, these steps need to be done in any regard based on current trail useage without regard to any movie coming out. ” Totally agree. I was looking at the "recorded" numbers of people starting from Springer over the last 20 years or so and I was actually amazed by the increase every year. Subtle, but certainly rising every year without any influence at all. And I was worried about the potential incre…

Quote from CoachLou: “I'm sorry, but you know that newbies don't know above Overloads cheese cake unless they happen to be up here when it may or may not be in my pack. ” Ummm... Itinerary, please! Might have to change my start date.

Quote from max.patch: “if you believe supported speed hikes are in the best interests of the trail then she is an excellent selection. ” I really have to ask... Is her level of experience, her degree of knowledge, her aptitude, her efficacy, and pretty much her entire life, really defined by that one accomplishment? I honestly think she'll bring a great deal more than just the promotion of a pseudo-hiking style that only a handful of people are even remotely known for. But even if she were that …

Quote from g00gle: “Quote from Rasty: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from g00gle: “Quote from TrafficJam: “Every time I see this thread title, I think I'm going to see a picture of a hiking beef cake. ” appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…434d913725535ce5e1d3609e2” my brain is forever scarred. Lol ” y'all need to stop quoting that ” Yup! I agree... ” Darn, I did it again!

Quote from Rasty: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from g00gle: “Quote from TrafficJam: “Every time I see this thread title, I think I'm going to see a picture of a hiking beef cake. ” appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…434d913725535ce5e1d3609e2” my brain is forever scarred. Lol ” y'all need to stop quoting that ” Yup! I agree...

Quote from Astro: “General Leslie Groves was actually in charge of the entire Manhattan Project. He just hired Oppenheimer to do part of it. ” Oh, I know - notice the edit a few minutes later. Looking forward to the book!

Quote from LIhikers: “You know, I can understand both sides of this disagreement. I wish they would move the northern terminus to New Hampshire. Then I'd be done with the northern half of the trail, and that would be a good thing ” I wish they'd move the halfway point to Ohio. Make it a lot easier for me to spend weekends on the trail.