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I can't find any one link with all the information. USFS site is vague and their link to the full news story doesn't seem to work. You'll have to Google it for all the different sources. But the short of it is, starting on February 9th, the LWT will be closed from the Kanc to the Osseo Trail. They're finally getting around to a permanent fix to the erosion caused by Irene. 2-3 ...


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The EMS retail chain was sold this past summer. And the buyer is not who you might expect. It's a company that is new to the outdoor industry and that defines itself as follows: “GoDigital Media Group a diversified multinational conglomerate focused on technology-enabled and vertically integrated IP rights management through its operating subsidiaries.” But they had $...


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It feels like it has been many a year but finally we've got a good base of snow here in the Ocean State. I got about 16" here in coastal Charlestown from that storm a few weeks back and these frigid temps have kept it firmly in place. I love it. I've made my little network of paths around my property and am quite pleased with myself. Snowshoes are definitely necessary on the tra...


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Proud to have designed the cover of this beauty. My good friend and founder Kim Nilsen has rewritten the copy to reflect the current state of the trail which has been modified since the last edition. Get yourself a copy! https://read.amaz...


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Hoping to potentially save myself a few phone calls here. Does anyone here know the entity (or maybe even the primary individual) responsible for posting and maintaining the signage for the various trails/approaches to Mount Mansfield. My best guess would be the Green Mountain Club. Looking to potentially donate $$$ through a not-for-profit I’m associated with for some fresh s...


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