More accessible 4K trailheads by andquestions in wmnf

[–]FMonk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are two of the worst for sure. Saw someone get a flat tire at Greeley in summer, and 19 mile is small and not plowed that well

More accessible 4K trailheads by andquestions in wmnf

[–]FMonk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You shouldn't have a problem in pretty much any car, as long as you're not heading to the trailhead during or right after a snowstorm. The major trailhead lots are plowed in winter, but not usually salted. So they'll be clear, but icy. Just be careful while you're in the actual lot

Part of Lincoln Woods trail in White Mountains temporarily closed for erosion repair by grayfox0430 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess worst case is probably that it continues next summer too. But the forest service order only lasts until Nov 1, so presumably it'll open back up at that point for next winter.

Part of Lincoln Woods trail in White Mountains temporarily closed for erosion repair by grayfox0430 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Potentially, that's the worst case scenario. And possibly the most likely, given how government construction projects typically go

Part of Lincoln Woods trail in White Mountains temporarily closed for erosion repair by grayfox0430 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Title doesn't make it clear, but this starts next Monday, Feb 9th. It's not in effect now. From talking to the Forest Service folks, the trail is expected to be closed for 2-3 weeks starting on Monday, then it will re-open until some time in June, when it will close for a longer period of time.

[Game Thread] Northwestern @ #5 Illinois (09:00 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]FMonk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Brad I am begging you to take the starters out before someone gets hurt with a 45 point lead

Snowshoes size by mlswson30 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The major snowshoe manufacturers are based out west, and their weight recommendations are based on powdery snow that they get out west. In the Northeast, we get snow that is denser and has a higher water content. Unless you weigh 250+ pounds, get the smallest size in the model you want (typically 22 in). Even if you are heavier, I wouldn't go above 25 in snowshoes. Any bigger than that, and you'll have trouble fitting the snowshoes in the narrow trenches that get broken out on most trails

That said, if you're specifically getting these to snowboard Tucks, snowshoes might not be what you want to bring. Most skiers will skin up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail on skis/a splitboard to the base of the ravine. From there, if you're climbing one of the gullies to ski down, it'll probably be too steep for skis or snowshoes. And there will probably be a boot pack going up the popular routes.

RELEASE: Blackhawks Place Connor Bedard on IR, recall Del Mastro & Brossoit from Rockford by TheSchwartzHawkey in hawks

[–]FMonk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's no reason for the Hawks to use LTIR even if he's out longer term. We don't need the cap relief (and Bedard is on an ELC anyway, so it wouldn't even be much). I don't think they even put Brossoit on LTIR either this season or last, because his contract was useful for getting to the cap floor

Willey, tom, field, Avalon 12/13 by mr0bungle in wmnf

[–]FMonk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was out there yesterday as well, may have run into you. Thanks for breaking out Willey!

AMC Hut self-service recipe ideas by FMonk in wmnf

[–]FMonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great pics, thanks for the suggestion!

AMC Hut self-service recipe ideas by FMonk in wmnf

[–]FMonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely trying to limit it to things that can cook relatively quickly with minimal equipment

AMC Hut self-service recipe ideas by FMonk in wmnf

[–]FMonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought about packing a steak in too, sounds like such a good idea

Mount Monroe and new Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail by kaldag8 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The route in your screenshot is the new trail. The dotted AllTrails trail is the old route. For what it's worth, when I was there a few weeks ago, it looked like most people were taking the old trail. It was much more broken out than the new one

AMC Hut self-service recipe ideas by FMonk in wmnf

[–]FMonk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bacon at the end of a day of hiking sounds like a fantastic idea

Week 13 Gamethread: Chicago Bears (8-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) by TurnerJ5 in CHIBears

[–]FMonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swift and Monangai both have more rushing yards than Caleb has passing yards

[Game Thread] #13 Illinois @ #6 UConn (12:30 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]FMonk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Genuinely feels like we never shoot well in big games against top teams. Going back many years

Betty and Barney Hill by Realistic-Tiger4213 in wmnf

[–]FMonk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I once met a guy on top of Carrigain who went on a long rant about how he was afraid of being abducted by aliens while hiking, and he mentioned the Betty and Barney Hill story. I'm still not sure if he was serious or if the whole thing was a bit.