Friday, March 30, 2007

April Adventure


I'm currently working out the details for an April backcountry adventure along the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail. The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway trail is a 50-mile long marked hiking trail in New Hampshire. It was originally created in 1921 and more recently the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway Trail Club have been continuing the trail maintenance efforts. The trail begins in southern New Hampshire at the summit of Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey and extends north on a ridgeline route to the summit of Mount Sunapee in Newbury. I originally had the idea to break it up into a two stages but after talking with Sherpa John we may attempt all 50 miles in one bite. Ya'och =0 If it's a go there is a lot of planning to be done!

Trail Running Gear
I've been browsing through website's for more trail running gear not to buy but to see what products are out there (another fun pastime of mine) I just ordered some Salomon XA Pro 3D's to help conquer the harsh and rough terrain of the Northeast, my Brook Cascadia's just can't handle the rocks the shoe is more suitable for long dirt trails. The runner-ups were Inov8 Mudrocs and Montrail Continental Divides after pondering over this for many moons the lacing system found on the Salomon are what finally won me over. Was it a good decision I look forward to finding out soon?

Patagonia has recently introduced it's Nine Trails Series which appear to cater to the ultra runner. Good Stuff.

Deal of the week


Looking for a good long distance hydration pack? REI is having a great deal 54% of the North Face Dogfish that's only $30 bucks you bet I just put my order in! This pack is perfect for long trail runs and ultras plus it has the Nalgene quick-disconnect hose so it's a breeze for re-filling at aid stations.
Check it out

"Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather.
Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again.

Some trails are happy ones,
Others are blue.
It's the way you RUN the trail that counts,
Here's a happy one for you.

Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather.

Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again"


Thanks Roy