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I planned on doing this trip earlier but couldn't go so now i'm planning it again. I want to drive up to NH and stay near the Franconia range probably in Lincoln, NH. There might be some snow up there by the time of the hike. The weather is unpredictable so be prepared for a winter trip. We will stay in one of the campsites up in the mountain on Saturday night. It should be fun. We will come down on Sunday night and drive back to NY.

Also I will need each and everyone of you have to have crampons handy. You can rent a pair at tents and trails if you don't have one buy one. They are great for late fall, winter and early spring hiking.

Please RSVP and post whether you are driving or need a ride.

Equipment list:

1) Balaclava a.k.a ski mask prevents frostbite

2) Ski goggles prevent sunburn from snow and helps if the winds is blowing the snow in your face. Also when it is really cold it prevents frostbite.

3) Crampons

4) Sleeping bag at least 15F, 0F is much better

5) Sleeping pad

6) Tent (optional, we will share to minimize wait and impact on campsite)

7) Portable camp stove such as Jetboil or Pocket Rocket, if you don't have one we can share but it is better to have your own. If you are borrowing please bring a can of fuel so that you don't drain someone else fuel at least.

8) We bring our own food and cook it in the stoves. You can always get camp food that you just hydrate with water.

9) Water filter or iodine pills.

10) Backpack! Obviously.

11) Waterproof boots and gaiters. Two pairs of socks is good. Hiking socks with good wicking. I usually wear a thin wicking sock and a thick wicking sock if it is too cold. If the weather is nice only one will do. Again we won't know the weather until the day off. Weather changes dramatically in the mountains.

12) Synthetic layers. A synthetic base layer for the top and synthetic long johns. Preferable either Patagonia Capilene 3 or Icebreaker baselayers. Those are the ones I know. They are made for winter. On top of that hiking pants and a fleece. On top of the fleece a windbreaker or winter mountaineering coat. I recommended having another set of clothing for the night in case your underlayers are too wet. Hypothermia can easily get you at this time of the year. Having dry clothes at night is great. Put your night dry clothes in a plastic or a waterproof pouch. Don't let those get wet even if it rains or snows on your backpack.

13) NO NO ABSOLUTELY NO COTTON!!! COTTON KILLS IN THE WINTER!

Any questions email me:

metope@hotmail.com

Hi All,
Its that time again. The upgrade your gear sale at EMS. This one is open to all so tell your friends. The sale is November 7th-9th all day. Here is the exact details below.

SEMI-ANNUAL
Everything in the store SALE*

November 7-9

Shop in store and online

EMS is working toward a better future. 1% of the proceeds of this sale will be donated to the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund
.

*some exclusions apply. Visit store for details.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask,
Chris

Hi All,
Its that time again. The upgrade your gear sale at EMS. This one is open to all so tell your friends. The sale is November 7th-9th all day. Here is the exact details below.

SEMI-ANNUAL
Everything in the store SALE*

November 7-9

Shop in store and online

EMS is working toward a better future. 1% of the proceeds of this sale will be donated to the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund
.

*some exclusions apply. Visit store for details.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask,
Chris

Hi All,
Another great film festival. The last one in New Paltz was great and I look forward to this one. Please see the description below. I will be at the entrance at 4:15pm and in line. If you arrive late please look for the very tall guy (me) standing inside holding a meetup sign. Once you have purchased your tickets please email me or post on the website under your RSVP so I know to try to hold you a seat. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you there.

Chris

Details from:

http://www.chestnutmtnproductions.com/warren_miller/warren_miller_home.htm

Warren Miller’s Children of Winter, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 59th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Children of Winter showcases incredible cinematography that will get you craving deep powder, fresh lines, and outrageous adventure!

This year’s film takes you on a daring escape to electrifying global destinations, including Japan, Austria, Iceland, and more! Don’t forget to breathe as this years film features snowboarding’s Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Westcott charging down the Alaskan backcountry, as surf legend Gerry Lopez shreds the Oregon steeps, and as Chris Anthony takes on Leadville Colorado’s legendary Skijoring competition.

Warren Miller film premiers are an experience, a celebration, and a phenomenon not to be missed!

All attendees will receive free lift ticket vouchers to Gore Mountain
Attendees also receive Warren Miller’s Snow World Magazine and attendees receive a year’s subscription to Skiing Magazine. There will also be a raffle give away.

Tickets

Sunday, November 2, 2008

$20 in advance, or $23 day of the show
Children under 12
$15 in advance, $18 day of the show

Tickets, $20 in advance, available at:

Paragon Sporting Goods (tickets available after October 17)

867 Broadway at 18th Street
New York, NY
212.255.8036
Hours: Monday thru Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 6:30 PM

Public transit: 1&9 trains to 18th Street Station; L, N, R, 4, 5, & 6 trains to 14th Street Union Station

(note: Tickets will not be available at Paragon Sports the day of the event. On the day of the event, purchase tickets ($23) only at Symphony Space)

Available after September 10, 2008

2537 Broadway at 95th St.
New York, NY

Box Office: 212.864.5400 Tues-Sun 11am-7pm
Tickets online: www.symphonyspace.org
Ticket Window: Tues-Sun Noon-7 pm.
Hours: Monday thru Friday: 5 PM - 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM, Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM

Mail Order:
Symphony Space Box Office
2537 Broadway, NY, NY 10025

DIRECTIONS

Peter Norton Symphony Space

Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025. The theatre is located on the southwest corner of 95th St and Broadway.

By Subway:
Take the 1,2,3 or 9 train to 96th and Broadway and walk one block on Broadway. 10 minutes from Times Square,10 minutes from 125th St, and 15 minutes from the West Village/Chelsea.
The theatre is also accessible by the B and C subway trains, which stop at 96th Street and Central Park West.

By Bus:

On the west side take the M104 up or downtown on Broadway. Or the M7 and M11 uptown on Amsterdam and downtown on Columbus Avenues. From the east side take the 96th Street Crosstown (M96 or M106) to Broadway and walk one block south.

By Car:

Take the 96th Street exit of the West Side Highway and turn right at the second light onto Broadway.

We will meet by the dog beach pond at 13h00. Please don't be late. We will then proceed to find a spot to play. I will be on my cellphone so if you think you might get lost try to make it there by 12h30 this way if anything happens with the train or you get lost you will have time to find us and we can start the game at 13h00. Dog beach for those of you who don't know where that is, is a little pond in Prospect Park near the 9th St entrance. The easiest way to access is by entering the park at Prospect Park West and 9th St and walking West for about 5 minutes until you hit a little pond with dogs swimming inside. If you look at a map of prospect park available here:

http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/interactive_map

You will see a little pond between West Dr and Center Dr. That is the dog beach pond. You can input this GPS coordinates in google maps to get a better idea of where are meeting:

40°39'44.65"N 73°58'19.45"W

You must write down my number otherwise you might have hard time finding me in the park. Again my number is 3476831242.

thanks,

Francisco