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When my husband Troy told me he wanted to hike Vermont's 272-mile Long Trail with his friend Brock, I was surprised.
Troy and I have been hiking together since we met on the Appalachian Trail in 2017, and we've barely been apart for the last three years. But the Long Trail is a tough hike, and I knew I'd have a hard time keeping up with those long-legged men. So instead, we decided that I would support them on their journey by meeting them at trailheads in our van, providing food, drink, clean clothes, and dry socks. The Long Trail is remote in places and it would take an entire day to hitchhike into a town to resupply, wash clothes, get cleaned up, and hitchhike back, so keeping them fed would save them a lot of time and energy. By meeting up with Troy and Brock at regular intervals, they were able to make more miles and even take an occasional day off to rest.
Our planning began with the Guthook hiking phone app (an electronic guidebook), along with the Green Mountain Club's Long Trail paper map, and a Vermont Gazetteer geographical guide, which allowed me to figure out which roads would be the best places to meet them, along with services, campgrounds, and grocery stores near the trail itself. A day before they started their hike, we went to Walmart and stocked up on all of the food they'd need for three weeks on the trail. And on August 23, I left them at the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail trailhead in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where they would hike a few miles to the Vermont border, the southern terminus of the Long Trail, and continue north until they reached Canada.
Troy and I have been hiking together since we met on the Appalachian Trail in 2017, and we've barely been apart for the last three years. But the Long Trail is a tough hike, and I knew I'd have a hard time keeping up with those long-legged men.
The Long Trail traverses almost all of the Green Mountains' major summits, including Glastenbury Mountain, Stratton Mountain, Killington Peak, Mount Abraham, Mount Ellen, Camel's Hump, Mount Mansfield, and Jay Peak. Our first meetup was to be at Kelly Stand Road, after 3 ½ days that included their first major climb, Glastenbury Mountain. The two hikers had big smiles on their faces when they saw me at the van with snacks, beer, and a cleanup station. We discovered a small camping area just down the road, where I served the hungry hikers barbecued chicken and coleslaw before turning in for the night. In the morning, Troy and Brock filled their food bags for another four days while I cooked them breakfast, and they were back on the trail in no time at all.
Our next meeting point was Clarendon Gorge, just a few miles from our friends' home in Rutland. They had invited us to stay for the weekend, which was plenty of time for the hikers to take showers, rest, and resupply their food bags while I washed their clothes and shopped for our next meetup. After their "zero" day, I dropped them back on the trail and they "slackpacked" nearly 18 miles into Killington, where I met them at the Inn at Long Trail for dinner. At this point the weather was turning colder and wetter, and Brock was getting discouraged. By the time the two had hiked into Brandon Gap a few days later, Brock was ready to head home. We were sad that he wasn't enjoying his trip, and we hated to say goodbye, but that's all part of life on the trail. Troy immediately got back on the Long Trail and hiked to Middlebury Gap, our next meeting place.
By meeting up with Troy and Brock at regular intervals, they were able to make more miles and even take an occasional day off to rest.
Middlebury Gap is about halfway to the Canadian border, and this is where the hike becomes more difficult. Troy decided to take two days off before he would do the big push to the end of the trail. We stayed at Branbury State Park where we took walks, napped in our hammock, ate shrimp and grits, and watched an old Danny Kaye movie on my laptop. Troy was feeling well rested and strong as I dropped him off on the trail again.
The next few days he would summit Mount Abraham, Lincoln Peak, Mount Ellen, and Camel's Hump. On September 11, when I met him late in the evening at the Winnooski River, I could see he was exhausted, and cold. I cooked him a pot of Italian tortellini soup, and he slept long and hard into the next morning. I suggested he take another day off, but he was eager to go on, so after a breakfast of bagels with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers, he got back on the trail to do 37 more miles to our next meetup, climbing Mount Mansfield's infamous Forehead, Lips, and Chin, along with Madonna Peak and Whiteface Mountain.
When we met at VT15, we took a day off at Elmore State Park, and after getting cleaned up we drove into Waterbury to visit the Green Mountain Club, Ben & Jerry's, and a laundromat. At this point, Troy was well into the groove of the Long Trail, and eager to finish his trip. After going over the maps he decided he wanted to hike straight through to Canada, where I would meet him at the northern terminus, a place called "Journey's End." So the next morning after a hot breakfast, I left Troy at VT15 for the last 51 miles of his hike, while I hung out at Millbrook Campground in Westfield, just a 12-mile drive to the trailhead.
I felt closer to him than ever, knowing that being there for him helped him hike longer and stronger, and brought him back to me safe and sound.
On September 15, Troy hiked several short but steep climbs before his last big summit to Jay Peak. A few miles later, the trail became smoother and greener. "It's like everything was improving as I got closer to Canada," laughs Troy, remembering his last hours on the Long Trail. He arrived at the northern terminus at 5:11 p.m., and then took the approach trail to the Journey's End parking lot where I was waiting for him in the van. My hiker man looked tired and cold, but he smiled broadly when I ran down the trail to embrace him.
To celebrate his success, we drove to Jay Village Inn for the night, where Troy enjoyed a well-earned sauna, shower, and a hearty meal of seafood and fine wine. After a good night's sleep in a soft, warm bed, we talked about our hiking/supporting experiences over the last three weeks. I felt closer to him than ever, knowing that being there for him helped him hike longer and stronger, and brought him back to me safe and sound. We're not sure where our upcoming adventures will take us, but next time, perhaps he'll be supporting me!
by Karen Miller
The Northeast is home to some of the best trad and sport climbing in the country, and the options continue to grow with new areas being developed. With this great privilege comes great responsibility, for all climbers, as our love for the sport can actually play a role in bringing about its demise. As the sport increases in popularity, it is becoming more likely that crags will face access issues due to landowner concerns or environmental deterioration. Luckily, there are dedicated organizations working to maintain our beloved crags, fighting to re-open long-lost places, and educate new climbers about how to climb in a sustainable way so we can all enjoy the rock for years to come. Here are some of the biggest projects improving Northeast climbing right now:
New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley community has grumbled about the lack of a climbing gym in the area for years. During rainy days or over the long winter months, a local indoor climbing spot is a way to stay in shape and connected with friends. Instead, resident climbers have resigned themselves to driving 1.5 hours (and cussing all the way, one might imagine) to the nearest facility.
Eventually, Chelsea Kendrick and Jimmy Baxendell-Young had enough, and they're now organizing their own cooperative gym in North Conway—the Mount Washington Valley Climbers' Cooperative, or MWVCC. The local market is too small for a typical commercial operation, with a cumulative population of 20,000 people between the eight towns of Conway, Bartlett, Jackson, Madison, Eaton, Ossipee, Tamworth, and Fryeburg. They decided to engage the climbing community in creating a coop, to great success; The yet-to-exist gym already has over 75 paying members, well on its way to covering the cost of operations once it opens. The 2,000 square feet will provide bouldering and training, as well as a community gathering space. And because it is a cooperative, all members have a say into the direction of the project. If, say, enough people want to offer dry-tooling, it is in the cards for the future.
If you frequent the MWV for ice climbing or skiing in the winter, or hiking in the summer, and want to support the effort, consider becoming a member, donating, or joining their upcoming fundraising event on May 21.
Bolton Dome, just 30 minutes from Burlington, was once one of the most popular cliffs in Vermont, until it was closed in 1990 due to concerns from the private landowner. For decades, access was closed off to dozens of high-quality crack and sport climbs, including the region's only 5.13 trad route and the state's highest concentration of 5.12-s. Through it all, the Climbing Resource Access Group of Vermont (CRAG-VT) maintained good standing with the land owners, and early last year the organization was able to purchase the area with help from the Access Fund, in what constitutes Access Fund's largest Climbing Conservation Loan to date. There is plenty of work to be done: The loan must be paid back, a parking lot needs to be built, and various legal fees to be covered.
CRAG-VT had previously secured 5 other crags in Bolton, making the Dome the newest and most significant addition. Overall, the organization works to protect Vermont's vulnerable climbing areas, build long-term relationships with landowners, and develop the areas with responsible stewardship. Now that Bolton is protected, there is a cornucopia of potential for new routes for climbers to enjoy for generations. You can support their effort by becoming a member, donating, or joining the Bolton Dome Launch Party! on May 18.
Opened in July of 2017, the Helderberg Escarpment at New York's John Boyd Thacher State Park is the newest sport climbing haven in the Northeast, and only the third New York State Park to allow climbing (Minnewaska and Harriman being the others). Located 20 minutes from Albany, Thacher sits between the 'Gunks, 75 miles south, and the Adirondacks, 120 miles north, and is much closer than Rumney, New Hampshire, for New Yorkers. The area services the massive population in New York's Capital Region who were once stuck with long drives in many directions in order to climb.. There are currently about 65 routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.12a, and they will appeal to gym enthusiasts as most climbs are roughly 50 feet high, with none longer than 90′.
What makes the Thatcher Climbing Coalition's approach special is that they spent 5 years negotiating a climbing management plan with the state in order to demonstrate commitment to success and long-term cooperation. So far, it's been a rousing success and may serve as a model for partnerships between climbers and parks around New York, and the country. If you want to help make the Helderberg Escarpment into a premiere rock and ice climbing destination in the Northeast, you can become a member, buy a t-shirt, or volunteer to help establish new trails.
Rumney's wild popularity is also a cause of environmental damage, a common narrative for highly-trafficked climbing areas. The Rumney Climbers' Association aims to prevent the high usage from diminishing the experience of the 38 cliffs by getting ahead of the issues, which include soil erosion, deteriorating infrastructure, and unsafe climbing conditions. "We are tackling the problem before it's too big, because there is a tipping point [in these situations]," says Travis Rubury, a board member with the organization. This year, RCA and the Access Fund are performing stewardship projects at three of the most popular areas: Orange Crush, Meadows Crag, and the uber-accessible Parking Lot Wall. They will construct retaining walls, install stairs, and further secure the trails to assure they are sustainable for the long term.
Rumney has become an international draw, attracting the likes of Alex Megos in 2017 when he remarkably sent Jaws II in only three attempts. The route is one of only four 5.15s in the U.S., and the only one of its grade east of the Rocky Mountains. This world class area came about through a lot of hard work, much of it performed by the RCA since the early 90s. If you'd like to support their efforts, you can become a member, donate to the restoration efforts, volunteer, or join the American Alpine Club Rumney' Craggin' Classic later this year.
Farley Ledge has experienced its share of contestations over the decades, from being closed four times in the early 2000s to notorious bolt chopping. The situation remains precarious as most of the routes are on private land. "Climbing is unique in that it is resource-dependent. We need this cliff, we can't [easily] have another. Not a lot of sports are so tied to topography," notes Wayne Burleson, President of WMCC. While tensions have been soothed over the years, access is not assured. These days, the primary challenge is parking (be warned: Do not park on Route 2). The Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition purchased roadside land (with the help of Access Fund) in 2008 and opened a 20-space parking lot. They are exploring options for additional parking areas.
Farley has a certain mystique for two reasons: One, trad and sport routes are delightfully interspersed on the cliffs as the original developers maintained an ethic to not bolt what could be climbed traditionally. And two, you won't find any information about the routes (and no guidebook, of course), the result of a policy agreement set up with landowners back in 2007. While this offers intrigue, it also makes it harder for the WMCC to educate climbers about local ethics and share the history, while eliminating a potential revenue stream to help fund future efforts. The coalition has been hard at work since 2000 and is one of the few areas where you don't have to pay for access. If you want to support this important crag, become a member, donate, volunteer, and definitely don't park on Route 2.
by Aaron Gerry
Not everyone has the time, savings or desire to head out on a 5 month thru-hike adventure on the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trails. Thankfully, for those of us who want to keep our jobs, there are plenty of shorter long-distance trails right here in the Northeast that are just as gorgeous and challenging as a longer trail, giving you the experience of thru-hiking and long periods spend in the woods, without forcing you to sacrifice a large part of your life. Plus, some can be completed in as little as one or two weeks. Here are five favorite thru-hikes that are worth your vacation time this summer.
Explore the Appalachian Trail's most remote section along a substantial stretch of uninterrupted trail. Stretching from Rt. 15 in Monson and continuing to Abol Bridge, the 100-Mile Wilderness offers a challenging adventure deep in Maine's woods.
Location: Monson, Maine to Baxter State Park
Length: 100 miles (5-10 days)
Terrain: Easy to moderate elevation change with roots and rocks in sections (18,000ft. of total elevation change). Occasional water crossings.
Season: Summer to Fall. The trail can be muddy in early spring and buggy in early summer. Opt for July through October for the best conditions.
Camping: Plenty of shelters throughout. Summer and fall hikers will find themselves sharing shelters and stories with AT thru-hikers as they near the end of their multi-month adventures. Seeking more solitude? There are lots of backcountry camping options (permitted 200 feet from trails water sources).
Resupplying: None. Unless you arrange a food cache through Shaw's Hostel in Monson.
Why It's Worth Hiking: The 100-Mile Wilderness travels through some of the most remote country in the Continental U.S. (it doesn't cross a paved road). It's a parade of changing scenery, with low elevation forests featuring glassy ponds and waterfalls, to the traverse across the Barren-Chairback Range and climb up White Cap. Have an extra day or two? When you finish, continue another 20 miles up Mount Katahdin and enjoy 360-degree views after a grueling 4,000-foot climb.
Still relatively unknown, the Cohos Trail extends from the Canadian border near Pittsburg, New Hampshire to Crawford Notch in the White Mountains. Its remote nature guarantees frequent wildlife sightings and varied terrain through dense woods and across steep ridge lines through New Hampshire's North Woods.
Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Length: 170 Miles (10-15 days)
Terrain: Rolling hills combined with steep, rocky climbs through lush forests and by remote lakes. A combination of singletrack trail, snowmobile trail and dirt road.
Season: The Cohos can be hiked from May through October. August or September will provide ideal weather, with fewer bugs and more berries. Head out in early- or mid-October to catch the leaves change while enjoying cooler temperatures and a crowd-free White Mountains.
Camping: There are a few newly-crafted shelters, some state and private campgrounds on or just off the trail that provide more facilities, and two B&Bs in the small towns of Stark and Jefferson. Backcountry camping following LNT principles (camping at least 200 feet from the trail and water sources, packing out all trash) is permitted outside of the Connecticut Lakes Region.
Resupplying: A handful of general stores, campgrounds and inns that may accept resupply packages, and opportunities to get rides into the towns of Gorham and Groveton.
Why It's Worth Hiking: The Cohos travels through diverse ecosystems and terrain including Dixville Notch, Nash Stream Forest, White Mountain National Forest, and Connecticut Lakes regions. It's a quiet, but challenging trail for both new and experienced hikers. With its panoramic views and frequent mushroom and wildlife sightings, this is a trail for anyone seeking solitude.
Stretching the length of Vermont, The Long Trail is authentic, demanding New England hiking. It shares 100 miles with the AT and summits most of the prominent peaks in the Green Mountains, including Killington, Camel's Hump, and Mount Mansfield. While it's the toughest of any on this list, that doesn't go without huge reward and bragging rights: The trail climbs over 60,000 feet in elevation.
Location: Vermont; Massachusetts to Canada
Length: 272 miles (15-25 days)
Terrain: Rugged. Steep, muddy and rocky with lots of elevation change.
Season: June to September. "Vermud" is the real deal on the Long Trail, so it's best to hike later in the summer or fall than at the height of wet trail season. The trail can be crowded in July and August with end-to-enders and AT hikers, but you'll have longer daylight and pleasant summer temperatures. If you can tolerate, and have the proper gear for colder weather, October would be a quiet and colorful month to hike. Late fall hikes bring higher chances of snow.
Camping: There are over 70 shelters and nicer lodges (fee required) along the Long Trail built and maintained by the Green Mountain Club. You'll find other lodging options directly on, or not far off the trail such as the famous Long Trail Inn.
Resupplying: Most hikers will only carry 2 to 4 days of food at a time. Resupplying by sending boxes to locations closer to the trail is also an option.
Why It's Worth Hiking: Not only is the Long Trail the oldest (established in 1930) long-distance trail in the country, it's also one of the toughest. Through rocky high peaks and evergreen tunnels, hikers will experience challenging terrain with rewarding panoramic views. The culture of thru-hiker camaraderie and history the generations of passionate outdoors-people who've sustained this trail, are something special.
Stretching from the Long Island Sound to Massachusetts' northern border, this trail follows classic New England landscapes: unfragmented forests, traprock ridges, historic towns, river valleys, waterfalls and farmlands. It is comprised mainly of the Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (M-M-M) Trail systems and makes for an attainable thru- or section-hike.
Location: Massachusetts & Connecticut
Length: 215 miles (10-20 days)
Terrain: Moderate elevation change on well-maintained single-track trail with some river crossings and some road walking.
Season: Year-round. If you're not afraid of cooler temperatures, October is a gorgeous time to hike the NET, thanks to colorful leaves, no bugs, and beautiful temperatures (and do-able ford of the Westfield River). Summer hikers will see optimal daylight and more crowds because the trail travels through popular day-use areas. Spring would be marvelous and lush as well.
Camping: With only 8 "official" shelter and tentsite locations, camping can the biggest challenge of an NET hike. Much of the trail crosses private property or State Parks where backcountry camping is not permitted. The map clearly outlines the boundaries of these areas and since the trail crosses roads often, it is entirely possible to avoid camping illegally with the fitness to pull bigger mileage and/or finding a ride into nearby towns for the occasional hotel stay.
Resupplying: Logistics are a breeze on the NET. The trail stays pretty urban for the most part, with opportunities to eat at restaurants and re-up on food at gas stations or post offices (via resupply box) along the trail. In addition, there are many places to get rides into towns for full amenities including grocery stores, lodging and laundry. By studying the maps, hikers can easily plan for major resupplies in Northampton, Massachusetts, Farmington, Connecticut, and Middletown, Connecticut.
Why It's Worth Hiking: The New England Trail offers the unique experience of hiking through historical woods and townships among sweeping vistas, diverse resources, and plenty of summits. In addition, the trail is so accessible, providing easy logistics and gentle terrain. Highlights include the 12-mile ridge of the Mount Holyoke Range above Northampton, Rattlesnake Mountain overlooking Hartford, and Ragged Mountain.
While many people have experienced the joy of the High Peaks region, possibly bagging one of the Adirondack's 4,000 footers, fewer have traveled the remote valleys between them. From Northville to Lake Placid, hikers can enjoy the solitude of backcountry lakes, rivers and woods.
Location: The Adirondacks, Upstate New York
Length: 136 miles (7-12 days)
Terrain: Moderate rolling hills at low-elevation, with some rocky and wet sections.
Season: June through September is the most appropriate time to hike. Since the Northville-Placid Trail stays at lower-elevation, there's a few areas the trail runs through swamp lands, which would be buggy in early-mid summer. Days can be warm and humid with cooler temperatures at night. For warmer lakes to swim in, drier trail, and fewer bugs, hike it in September.
Camping: One of the greatest aspects of the NPT is the scenic lean-tos placed along the entire length of the trail close to many of the pristine lakes that are available on a first come, first serve basis. Backcountry camping is prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail or body of water except at designated camping areas marked with a yellow sign.
Resupplying: In the heart of the Adirondacks, the NPT is remote and does not come within distance of any larger towns, requiring mailing resupply packages or finding a way into a town. Most hikers will send resupply boxes to the tiny towns of Piseco (mile 40) or Blue Mountain Lake (Mile 80) and get a ride into Long Lake, where you'll find the Adirondack Trading Post and restaurants, laundry and lodging. Lake Placid (the northern terminus) is an outdoor town with many services, including shuttles and an EMS.
Why It's Worth Hiking: With its mellow terrain and many backcountry lakes to cool off in, the Northville-Placid Trail travels through some of the wildest and most remote valleys of the Adirondacks. Some highlights include the Cedar Lakes, Canada Lakes, Long lake and the High Peaks Wilderness. The conveniently-placed shelters and straightforward logistics make it a fantastic hike for both new and experienced long-distance hikers.
by Effie Drew
Melting snow and muddy trails may put a mild damper on high elevation springtime hikes, but one of the major benefits of melting snow is the ferocity it adds to some of the already impressive waterfalls in New England. Impressive flows and spraying water can make them some of the most scenic hiking objectives in the area. Don't miss these ones this spring.
Regarded as perhaps the most scenic waterfalls in New Hampshire, Crawford Notch's Arethusa Falls is an incredible reward at the end of a moderate 1.5-mile hike that should not be missed! The height of the plunge is nearly 200 feet, and while it serves as a popular ice climbing spot in the winter months, once the warmer temperatures add to the snow melt, the massive cascade becomes even more worth the sweat. During spring and early summer, the flow is impressive, but by the end of the summer, it's likely to significantly decrease, so plan your visit early.
The hike itself begins at the end of Arethusa Falls Road. Only 0.1 miles into the Arethusa Falls Trail, you have the option of cutting left to the Bemis Brook Trail. This offers a steeper climb with the addition of two other waterfalls until you reach the main event. If you were hoping for a longer hike, you can always add the Frankenstein Cliff Trail to your loop for a total of 4.2 miles.
At 65 feet tall, Glen Ellis Falls in Jackson, New Hampshire is impressive even in times of low water, but even more magnificent in spring. The falls itself drops over the headwall of an ancient glacial valley and features deep green pools that tempt you closer to the water. Don't underestimate the danger of the fast running water: Swimming is prohibited in the area.
Nestled in Pinkham Notch, there is a designated parking lot off Route 16, and a short 0.2 mile hike will lead you to this breathtaking view. There is a short waterfall just upstream from the main falls, and a second just downstream, and the series of staircases will get your blood pumping as you take in the magnificent sight. As the waterfall is easily accessible, it is also extremely popular. However, the crowds will be sparser in the early spring, which is definitely one of the better times to visit.
The Falling Waters Trail is a popular trail to the summit of Little Haystack Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. The trail features three stunning waterfalls and finishes with breathtaking views from the summit. The first waterfall seen on the trip is Stairs Falls, soon overshadowed by Swiftwater Falls: a 60-foot tall mix of cascades and smaller plunges. The last waterfall, and by far the most impressive of the three, is the 80-foot Cloudland Falls. This features a horsetail-like drop. The best views are off the main trail as you get a bit closer to the falls. The hike is definitely worth just reaching the waterfalls, even without summiting Little Haystack.
Situated at the end of an incredibly easy 0.1 mile hike from Stowe, Vermont is a spectacular 125-foot combination of several falls one after another. Moss Glen Falls culminates with a 62-foot slide leading into a plunge followed by several cascades. In high water, such as in the early spring, this is essentially a single falls of nearly 75 feet. This makes the total drop (125 feet) one of the largest in the state. There are so many angles and varyingly dramatic views of the falls, it is essential to view them from below as well as from above. The lower views are accessible by wading your way upstream into the gorge, but if you want to access the gorge above the falls, use the trail to the left. This is a favorite swimming hole spot in the summer, but be aware that the rocks are extremely slippery.
Though small in stature, Warren Falls has some incredible features. Consisting of a rumbling series of cascades along the Mad River in Warren, Vermont, Warren Falls are made of three distinct tiers, totaling only about 20 feet in height, broken up into individual drops of about 7, 10 and 3 feet. The pools below each drop make for excellent swimming holes, but only when the river is running low. This would not be recommended in early spring, as the recent snow melt will only increase the water level. These pools are clear and surprisingly deep, with the pool after the final tier being nearly 20 feet deep.
Warren Falls is located just off of Route 100 south of Warren. There is a large dirt pullout on the west side of the road. A trail begins from the right side of the pullout and follows the river downstream. It is a quick walk to the falls.
The waterfalls of the Gulf Hagas Gorge in Northeast Piscataquis, Maine are among the most popular in the state of Maine. Often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the East" The gorge consists of a series of waterfalls, cascades, and is part of the Appalachian Trail Corridor. However, a 7.5-mile trail will allow you to view various waterfalls in the area. A majority of the crowds flock to see Screw Auger Falls, which is the most photogenic of all the waterfalls on this hike. Here the brook drops about 15 feet into a punchbowl formation, often used as a swimming hole. However, if you continue along the rim of the gorge. you will encounter Buttermilk Falls, Billings Falls, and Stairs Falls. When you enter through the entrance gate (it does require an entrance fee), ask about the water level, as the trail can be slick and more dangerous in high water.
by Carolyne Riehle
Days are longer, the sun is shining, and temperatures are becoming more tolerable. This seems like the perfect time to dust off those neglected hiking boots and hit the trails. However, the end of winter marks the beginning of mud season.
This is the time of year with snowmelt, heavy rains, and completely saturated hiking trails. During mud season trails are often closed to help preserve landscape and fragile alpine foliage. As hikers tramp on wet soils, they result in erosion, damage to the trail, and destruction of surrounding vegetation. In Vermont specifically, the Green Mountain Club asks hikers to stay off muddy trails until Memorial Day weekend. The trails that are usually closed are above 3,000 feet, such as trails on Mount Mansfield, Mount Ellen, Camels Hump, Smugglers Notch, and most parts of the Long Trail. It is recommended to hike at lower elevations, stick to trails with southern exposure (which are often dryer), avoid spruce-fir forests, and to walk though the mud rather than on the vegetation beside the trail—or to just turn around altogether.
So, do you just stay inside? Of course not! There are plenty of opportunities for hiking outside during mud season in Vermont, if you know where to look.
One of the best Vermont hikes in and out of mud season is Mount Philo in Charlotte. While the summit may seem low at only 968 feet, and the trail only .75 miles long, the views of the Lake Champlain Valley are well worth it. This is a wonderful hike for the entire family, a great challenge for beginner hikers, and extremely enjoyable for the more experienced. On the summit you will find welcoming Adirondack chairs allowing you to relax and enjoy the views, the 1930's Lodge house that has grills and nearby restrooms, and plenty of picnic tables to bask in the warmer weather. Even if the trail is too muddy, you can always walk up the access road to reach the views. There won't be any vehicles using the access road in the early mud season, making it a safe trip.
A bit more challenging mud season hike is up Mount Elmore (2,608 feet) in Elmore State Park in Wolcott. This is a 4.3-mile loop via the Fire Tower Trail and the Ridge Trail. The best part of the summit is the fire tower—On a nice day you can see all the way to Mount Washington from the top. However, the view from the Fire tower isn't the only extraordinary thing to see: A quick side trip brings you to Balanced Rock. This is a giant boulder that appears to defy gravity as it remains poised at a ridiculous angle on the smaller rock below. After the hike, you can enjoy the warmer temperatures with a snack on Lake Elmore beach, embracing the beginning of spring.
If you really want to make sure that you are not harming the fragile trails during mud season, it may be time to check out the Island Line Rail Trail that runs from Burlington, through Colchester, all the way to South Hero. This is a 14-mile asphalt and gravel trail that rolls through the Burlington waterfront, crosses Lake Champlain on the spectacular Colchester causeway, and finishes with a bike ferry to cross a 200-foot gap to South Hero island. Throughout this trail there are views of the Adirondack Mountains across Lake Champlain, as well as beach spots to stop and rest. Once you reach the Colchester Causeway you are sandwiched between views of the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. If you would rather not walk this, you can always rent a bike at one of the local shops in Burlington.
Remember to use discretion when you are on the trails, and turn around when the mud becomes too much. These trails are meant to be enjoyed for a long time, so please help make sure they remain preserved.
There's nothing like fall in Vermont.
by Ryan Wichelns
When the temperatures begin to drop and the snow begins to fall, the Mad River Valley of Vermont is what skiers and hikers dream about. Miles and miles of trail—groomed and wild, downhill and cross-country, hiking and snowshoeing—are easily accessible within a short drive.
Loosely defined by the path of its namesake river, the Mad River Valley runs from Granville Gulf Reservation in the south to the Winooski River in the north. Anchoring the valley are the three villages of Warren, Irasville, and Waitsfield, which offer no shortage of downtime, eating, or aprés ski opportunities.
No matter what you're looking for, the Mad River Valley is the place to be, come winter.
Vermont is a the premier destination for skiing on the East Coast and the Mad River Valley is about as good as it gets. Sugarbush Resort, comprised of two mountains, Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen, is the largest option in the neighborhood, boasting 53 miles of skiing over 111 trails.
A short ways up VT-17 is Mad River Glen, the famously throwback, co-op-owned operation. It's skiers-only and natural conditions over 45 challenging trails. Chances are you've seen their "Ski it if You Can" bumper stickers—they're about as ubiquitous in New England as those "This Car Climbed Mount Washington" ones.
The mountain breeds an "old school New England skiing" vibe, thanks to its natural snow, narrow trails, plentiful trees, and sing-person chairlift—One of only two remaining in the country. For more advanced skiers, our scouts recommend taking it up Stark Mountain and dropping into the trees off the left side of Upper Antelope, where you're sure to find the good snow. After that, link back up with Lower Antelope as it winds down the ridgeline in narrow, bumpy steps.
For newer skiers, a plethora of blues and greens intertwine on the other side of the mountain, but experts shouldn't stay away from this area, either. Well-spaced trees off the side of TK let you break in and out of the trail as you see fit and enjoy some buttery glades.
Legs shot? Stop by General Stark's Pub (see below) to recharge with a brew and a burger.
The Mad River Valley also boasts significant cross-country skiing options. In the town of Warren, Ole's Cross Country Ski Center and Blueberry Lake Cross-country Center each has miles of groomed, varied terrain suitable for all skill levels.
For backcountry options, look no further than the Catamount Trail. Running roughly parallel to the Long Trail, the Catamount Trail traverses the entire length of Vermont by way of old woods roads, groomed trails, and snowmobile routes. Difficulty varies from section to section so advance planning is essential.
Vermont is a hiker's paradise and it only gets better in the winter. The Long Trail, the nation's oldest long-distance hiking trail and a Vermont institution, runs right by on its journey from Massachusetts to Québec. There are several outstanding side trails that serve as access points to the LT and two of Vermont's five 4000-foot peaks—Mount Abraham and Ellen—are right there. It's also worth noting that the other three—Mount Mansfield, Camel's Hump, and Killington Peak—are within an hour's drive.
In and around town, the Mad River Path offers several miles of easy going trails that are good for the whole family. These ice over pretty good in winter though, so despite their relatively chill vibe, traction is a must.
When the conditions are real grim up high, it's good to stay down low, and pick-up hockey is a great way to pass the time. The Skatium, a laid-back outdoor rink in Waitsfield Center, delivers. Against the backdrop of the Green Mountains one can play some hockey or just skate around and chill out. Everything you need—skates, sticks and pucks—are available for rent and a warming hut is open to keep the game going.
Food and drink in the three villages isn't at all hard to come by, and the diversity of options will keep you interested in the time between the hiking and the skiing. The Mad Taco in Waitsfield is a legitimate taco joint and a favorite of the goEast staff. An arsenal of hot sauces and craft beers round it out. In Warren, The Warren Store is an eclectic general store that serves up excellent sandwiches. If you're looking to stay in and cook at home, stock up on local meat, cheese and liquor at Mehuron's Supermarket in Waitsfield.
After a long day skiing the glades at Mad River Glen, stop into General Stark's Pub at the base, a cozy scene for a generous selection of brews as well as food. Local brewery Lawson's Finest Liquid's is the "official beer" of the hotspot, so our scouts recommend grabbing a glass of the Fayston Maple Imperial Stout, from Lawson's, for a quintessential Vermont taste in a dark, rich, and heavy taste. It might be a one-and-done.
It isn't too difficult to stay hydrated in these parts either. Mad River Distillers operates daily tours out of their distillery space in Warren. You can also try their offerings, including their Maple Cask Rum (outstanding in an après ski hot toddy) at tasting rooms in Waitsfield and Burlington. On the beer side of things you can check out Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield. Get a taste and some snacks to stay or load up on packaged beer to go.
With additional reporting from Ryan Wichelns.
by John Lepak
The FIS Ski World Cup is coming to Killington again this month!
Andrea Charest is a climber, skier, and co-owner of Petra Cliffs, an indoor climbing center and mountaineering school. We caught up with Andrea at her Bolton, Vermont home over some backyard bouldering with the family, which includes her husband and business partner Steve, 18-month-old daughter McKinley, and their Swiss Mountain dog Skadi.
Andrea: A lot of hats and helmets is a good description. And, now with the "mom" hat, I've realized that I need to get up earlier to fit everything into the day! Most days, I get up and make coffee, return some emails or do some other work, get McKinley up, have breakfast, prepare lunch and toddler meals, and, on work days, either head out to the rock or ice climbing area to meet a client or head into the gym. The guiding days are all different, depending on the guest, but my favorite days are when we're climbing a multi-pitch route or two, and we get to be high off the ground for hours.
In the gym, I'm working on the accounting side, promotion/advertising strategy, planning events, or, especially now, working on the new gym project planning. When we get home, we'll play, cook dinner, do dishes, catch up on emails again, watch a movie or go in the hot tub, and go to bed! Steve and I are fortunate to have three days of care for McKinley per week, and we each spend one weekday home with her, so we get a lot of "training weight" hikes in with the baby backpack, which, of course, Skadi the Swissy loves, too.
Andrea: I'm finally getting better at having conversations with people who don't climb—especially now that I have a kid—but sometimes, going to gatherings of non-climbers is a challenge to find conversation topics. My life definitely revolves around climbing! But, being a business owner has tied me in a lot more with the Burlington community, and now, planning a project in the city has connected us to an even greater variety of professionals. I'm very thankful for this, and it's fun to see those folks looking to us as the local experts in our industry. We need to be fully immersed in climbing to be able to promote the sport and business the way we do!
Andrea: Overall, just working with people, whether that's been coaching the climbing team, teaching women's clinics, and even now just guiding. Getting out is where I'd prefer to be, but I've also grown a new side of myself that loves being a total nerd, where seeing accounting numbers line up can be really satisfying! So, I don't know if I've had one favorite position, but working with all these people who love the sport of climbing is great. It's hard to have a really bad day at Petra Cliffs, 'cause people are doing what they love!
Andrea: Family and play are definitely important to me, but our business is our baby, as well, and we want to see it grow and thrive. It's hard to completely turn off the work brain, because we wear our logo on clothing, and even on most of our "off" days, we still strike up conversations that lead back to Petra Cliffs. There's not a hard line between the two, and that's why we chose this lifestyle, because, even when we're working, we're getting to do what we love, with people we enjoy. So much of our life is our work. There's not always a border—it's so much of a fluid thing. We're always moving between the two.
Andrea: Locally, Bolton and Smugglers' Notch. Though I've climbed there a ton, they are two areas where I still have yet to investigate everything there is to offer. Smugglers' Notch has definitely been a sleepy little secret, but it's gaining popularity with more route development. And, right here at home in Bolton, there is really great rock. And, then, within 45 minutes of home offers so much quality adventure, from climbing mellow to steep multi-pitch ice, four-pitch rock routes to skiing incredible backcountry, and then, playing on Lake Champlain or in all of our cold little mountain streams! I love being in between the White Mountains and the Adirondacks. Here in Vermont, we're lucky, because we're right in the middle of the two.
Andrea: Steve and I always thought we'd move out West together, but things were just always too good to leave. The longer we've stayed here, the better things have gotten. Being able to have a consistent job and being able to guide have kept us here. We can balance indoor work and guiding, and make it into a year-round position, whereas a lot of guides are nomads chasing the work. But, for us, when the weather is bad, indoor programs benefit from that. Then, when the weather is good, we all get to be outside, so it's really complementary. And, then, we get to come home and sleep in our own beds. Enjoying our jobs, having seasons, good-quality climbing, being within a few hours of family, and having a convenient airport nearby, so we can get out when we need to, are all parts of why we stay!
Andrea: The highest on the list of climbing big routes are the Bugaboos, the Cirque of the Unclimbables, the Sierras, Patagonia, and back in the Alps. I'd also settle for sunny sport climbing in Greece and Spain! I need to go do some ski mountaineering in Chamonix and Switzerland. And, I'd love to get back to Alaska.
goEast: You "crush it" in so many ways—in the business, out climbing and skiing, and now as a new mom! What would you want your daughter to know about what being a "woman who crushes it" is all about?
First, I always think it's funny that I'm considered a woman who crushes it, but thank you! For McKinley, I would tell her to let experience guide her. There will be success, and when things don't go quite as you'd like them to, you'll learn something for the next time. Don't let that discourage you from trying again. I often think about the Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto, which ends by saying, "I will not teach or love or show you anything perfectly, but I will let you see me, and I will always hold sacred the gift of seeing you." I think that women who crush it are both kind and confident. That's how I hope she sees me, and what I'm able to show her.
by Rachel Cohen
The Green Mountain State delivers on this must-do hike up one of the state's five 4,000-footers. A roughly five-mile out-and-back trip along Vermont's most-famous footpath, the Long Trail, gains 3,000 feet in elevation on the way to the state's highest peak. The journey begins by wandering through an idyllic hardwood forest, and eventually earns an extraordinary alpine ridge that delivers you to a rocky New England summit—one of only three places in the state to find alpine tundra. As you take in the views of Lake Champlain, mountain ranges in three states (the Greens, the Whites, and the Adirondacks), and, to the north, Canada, you'll quickly discover what the Von Trapps meant when they sang, "The hills are alive…"
Distance: 5 miles, out-and-back
Time to Complete: Half day
Difficulty: ★★
Scenery: ★★★★
When viewed at a distance, Mansfield's elongated ridgeline resembles a human head, with the various high points named for facial features: the Forehead, Nose, Chin, and Adam's Apple. The most straightforward way to get to the true summit, the Chin, follows the Long Trail South's white rectangular blazes beginning on Mountain Road (Route 108).
If you're coming from Stowe, there's a small parking lot on the left side of Route 108, just after Stowe Mountain Resort. Since the lot is small and easy to miss, pay close attention after the resort. If you begin driving uphill on Route 108 into Smugglers' Notch, turn around; you've gone too far.
Once you've geared up, walk on Route 108 back toward Stowe Mountain Resort. The trail starts at a break in the trees (44.537126, -72.790910) about 50 yards down the road. Look for an information board and trail marker a short way into the woods.
The hike begins on relatively smooth trail through a hardwood forest. It is well marked and easy to follow. It also starts climbing almost immediately, which is no surprise, considering the trail gains 3,000 feet in a little over two miles and occasionally crosses some small streams.
Around the one-mile mark, the trail becomes rockier, climbing up short, slabby sections. The footing here is not quite as good, but nothing out of the ordinary for anybody who's climbed some of the Northeast's 4,000-footers. Trekking poles are helpful.
Just past the 1.5-mile mark is the Taft Lodge (44.542551, -72809568), the oldest hut on Vermont's Long Trail. For a moderate fee, hikers can stay here overnight either on the way to the summit or as part of a longer outing. The lodge, built in the 1920s and recently renovated, sleeps up to 24 and has outhouses and a water source nearby.
Whether you're day-hiking or backpacking, Taft Lodge is on Vermont's Register of Historic Places and worth visiting, even if only to have a snack. And, because the lodge is near treeline, it's also a great place to assess whether you'll need to add a layer (or two).
From Taft Lodge, stay on the Long Trail South and continue climbing toward the ridgeline. The trail above the lodge remains rocky, offering hikers regular glimpses of Mansfield's ridgeline through the thinning tree cover. There are also a few spots to turn around and look south, with Stowe in the foreground and the Green Mountains in the distance. If you're out of breath due to the elevation gain, spend a few moments trying to spot the unmistakable double-bumped alpine ridgeline of Camel's Hump, another of Vermont's classic alpine summits.
In one-third of a mile, the Long Trail South reaches the col between the Chin (the true summit) and the Adam's Apple. Here, the Hell Brook Trail and the Adam's Apple Trail join the Long Trail. Since the junction (44.545639, -72.811772) is moderately sheltered, it's a great spot to add an extra layer before popping further above treeline.
From the junction, the Long Trail South makes a sharp left, climbing the ridge toward Mansfield's proper summit, the Chin. This section is open and exposed to the elements. If wind is coming from the west, this will be the first time you feel it.
Near the top of the summit cone, there are a few short-but-exposed sections that require scrambling and careful footwork. As you ascend, try to memorize the hand and foot holds for the descent.
Mansfield's summit is a large, flat alpine area that offers plenty of room to spread out. So, find a rock, sit back, and enjoy the broad, open summit (44.5430453, -72.815436) and incredible 360-degree views. Looking west, hikers can see Burlington and Lake Champlain, with New York's Adirondacks in the distance. To the north is Canada! In the distance to the east are New Hampshire's White Mountains. Finally, the Green Mountains spill out to the south.
Mount Mansfield is home to 200 acres of alpine tundra, and is one of only three places in the state of Vermont where it is found (Camel's Hump and Mount Abraham being the other two). In addition to its rarity, alpine tundra is also very fragile and susceptible to human impact. Because of this, please stay on the rocks and in the designated paths when traveling above treeline.
Whenever you can pull yourself away from the summit, just retrace your steps to your car, first by taking the Long Trail North to the clearing. Use particular caution on the exposed portions of the ridge, as they can be harder during the descent. Once you're back at the junction, continue on the Long Trail to Route 108.
Hikers not ready to return to their car can make a short (five- to 10-minute) detour from the col to the Adam's Apple (44.546573, -72.810353). The Adam's Apple Trail offers great views of the Chin and Mansfield's other features and is usually much less crowded than the Chin. Since it is also slightly less exposed to the weather, it's a worthwhile objective if conditions put the true summit out of reach.
A longer detour—and one that requires pre-trip car shuttling or a short road march at the end— is to continue on the Long Trail South from the Chin, crossing all of Mansfield's features. Over 1.5 miles of ridgeline hiking, you'll pass the Lower Lip, the Upper Lip, the Mount Mansfield Peak Visitor Center, the parking lot for the Mount Mansfield Toll Road, and, finally, the Nose. From the Nose, hikers can head back to the Visitor Center, and then descend a short way on the Toll Road to link up with Haselton Trail, which ends at the base area of Stowe Mountain Resort. Alternately, arrange to have somebody pick you up at the top of the Toll Road.
Pro Tip: If you do decide to hike the full ridgeline and the weather turns, the Cliff Trail is an early option for bailing out. Connecting with the Long Trail just before the Lower Lip, it descends to Stowe's Cliff House, near the top of Stowe's Gondola SkyRide. From there, hikers can follow a marked access road or ski trails to the base area.
Have you hiked Mount Mansfield recently? Post your experience and the trail conditions (with the date of your hike) in the comments for others!
by Tim Peck and Doug Martland


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David Cameron presented himself to British voters as the candidate of change. He certainly hasn't let them down. The
Prime Minister can claim personal responsibility for triggering a series of unexpected and convulsive changes to public life in Britain that have left Britons, in the words of one habitually understated government official, "gobsmacked and agog." Over just two weeks, the turbulence has toppled Britain's top cop and thrown London's Metropolitan Police Service (widely known as the Met or Scotland Yard) into crisis, shuttered the nation's biggest Sunday newspaper, led to the arrests of some of the most prominent names in journalism, revived the moribund career of Labour opposition leader Ed Miliband and shaken a global media empire to its foundations. And this is only the beginning as questions mount over the damage to Cameron's own credibility.
It all goes back to a single decision taken by Cameron in 2007: to make Andy Coulson, a former editor of the now defunct tabloid the News of the World from 2003 to 2007, his communications supremo. Coulson had resigned from the News of the World after the prosecution of Clive Goodman, its royal editor, and Glenn Mulcaire, a private investigator retained by the newspaper. The pair had hacked into the phones of the royal princes and their household. Coulson accepted "full responsibility" for what happened on his watch but has denied knowledge of illegal activities during his editorship or at any other time during his Fleet Street career. "There have been rumors about that kind of activity, I suppose, and media commentators have written about it," he told members of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee in 2009. "It has been in the ether of the newspaper world for some time, but no, I have never had any involvement in it at all." Cameron deemed such assurances sufficient to give Coulson "a second chance," and upped the stakes on this gamble by bringing Coulson with him to 10 Downing Street after scraping into power at the head of the Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition in 2010 — this despite the emergence of fresh evidence that suggested the number of hacking victims might extend into the thousands and well beyond palace walls. Coulson's second chance expired this January when he left his Downing Street post; he was arrested on July 7 by police investigating allegations of voicemail interception and corrupt payments to police.
(PHOTOS: Inside the World of David Cameron)
Coulson and the nine others arrested so far in relation to these two separate police inquiries must be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty by law. In overriding others' advice to appoint Coulson, Cameron must be presumed naive or arrogant or unduly focused on schmoozing with the tabloid press and especially Coulson's former bosses, Rebekah Brooks and Rupert Murdoch and his son James. If Coulson had not provided such a tempting target, Britain's Guardian newspaper may not have pursued its investigations with such diligence and backbench critics of the Prime Minister probably wouldn't have kept up their pressure to reopen inquiries into the News of the World. Even when the allegations that the tabloid commissioned the hacking of messages left for murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler surfaced, Cameron could have responded to the shocking development with calm and authority. Instead he has found himself playing catch-up to Miliband, his novice opponent suddenly transformed into a caped crusader against what he calls "a culture of irresponsibility" that underpinned not only #hackgate but also the banking crises and the scandal over MPs' and peers' expenses. In the latest demonstration of Miliband's newfound power, the Labour leader planned to use a speech on July 18 to call for Parliament to delay its summer recess to discuss the hacking affair and its extraordinary repercussions. Before he stood up to speak, Cameron used a press conference during a long-planned visit to South Africa to say he was inclined to extend the parliamentary session. Read the rest of this entry »

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The trucking industry is fundamental to the economy, delivering the goods we depend on to live our daily lives - from food to clothes to fuel for our own transportation. Given its prominence in our economy, trucking faces steep costs: In North America alone, tractor-trailer fleets spend $105 billion per year on fuel. These costs come with amazing savings potential: the industry can save $40 billion per year by improving fuel efficiency.
That also presents incredible opportunities to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. And, because of the size and scope of the industry, even a small improvement in fuel efficiency has far-reaching benefits for businesses, consumers, and our environment.
Carbon War Room (CWR) and the North American Council on Freight Efficiency (NACFE) are leading the way at this important crossroads to enhance efficiencies. Several years ago, the two partners observed that efficiency technologies available to the industry that could lower fuel costs were not being widely adopted. The main barrier was a lack of transparent information. So we founded Trucking Efficiency to address high fuel costs and promote greater fuel efficiency across the board.
www.TruckingEfficiency.org independently evaluates around 70 technologies and shares the information with the industry for free, as well as reporting on new technologies and providing a platform for industry stakeholders to meet and openly debate the challenges of adoption.
The efforts are paying off: In 2014, 14 North American fleets saved half a billion dollars through a combination of efficiency technologies that Trucking Efficiency had recommended. The adoption decisions of these 14 fleets reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 18%.
These fleets should lead the way for more fleets to seize the opportunity. And, to complement these adoption decisions, manufacturers should offer efficiency technologies as a standard specification on their trucks - so that the default truck comes with the best the industry has to offer in fuel economy. We need to see greater demand of emerging technologies such as the Department of Energy's SuperTruck program and autonomous vehicles.
And finally, we now know the proposed levels of efficiency in the second round of US greenhouse gas emissions standards released on Friday, June 19th. EPA and NHSTA state a 24% fuel economy improvement by 2027, using technologies that they predict will have a two year payback. Trucking Efficiency will help the industry meet these goals with unbiased information as technologies emerge to meet these standards.
Truly a powerful crossroads for the industry, and one where we look forward to helping deliver robust solutions that significantly lower the fuel cost for those goods we want.


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Firth (world)
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|Firth/Caledon (Reaver's Deep 1813)
|Classic Era (1115)
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|System Details
|Planetoid Belts
|Gas Giants
Firth is a nonindustrial world, that requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.
- In a technological universe, societies without industrial capability generally suffer as nearly all manufactured and high tech goods must be brought in at significant cost.
- As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
- It is a member of the Principality of Caledon in the Caledon Subsector of Reaver's Deep Sector.
- 1 Description (Astrography & Planetology)
- 2 History & Background (Dossier)
- 3 References & Contributors (Sources)
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
This system is part of the Claverse Cluster.
Monostellar System[edit]
Firth Monostellar System Star Name Hierarchy Color Classification Remarks Firth Primary Orange K7 V None
System Data[edit]
Primary: Aurora, spectral class F7V. ICN S4G0203F7V. Mass 1.196 standard. Stellar diameter 1.252 standard. Luminosity 2.584 standard.
Planetary System: Five major bodies. One inhabited world (Firth, III). No gas giants in system. No planetoid belts in system.
Mainworld Data[edit]
III Firth: Mean orbital radius, 182.51 million kilometers (1.22 AU). Period 450.1 days. Two satellites. Diameter, 8267 kilometers. Density, 0.99 standard. Mass, 0.242 standard. Mean surface gravity, 0.62G. Rotation period: 29 hours 24 minutes, 21 seconds. Axial inclination 14°58'35.9". Albedo, 0.30. Surface atmospheric pressure, 0.15 atm. Composition, oxygen-nitrogen mix with taint caused by oxygen imbalance. Filter respirator combination required to breathe atmosphere. Hydrographic percentage, 56%; composition, water and frozen water-ice. Mean surface temperature 27°C.
Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Map[edit]
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Native Lifeforms[edit]
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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
World Starport[edit]
Firth has a routine quality starport.
- A Class C Starport Facility has minimal if any shipyards and can only perform extremely limited repair work.
- This facility has many very skilled personnel who can perform surprisingly sophisticated repair work despite the limited facilities.
- This facility has refueling infrastructure and limited refining capabilities. One may purchase unrefined fuel here.
- Starports of this class rarely have both a Lowport and a Highport.
World Technology Level[edit]
Firth possesses a Technology Level of TL–9.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Fiber optics and satellite communication and data networks.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fusion power.
- Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land: Ultra high-speed trains and early grav vehicles.
- Water: High efficiency sailcraft, multihulled seacraft, improved artificial gears.
- Air: Tiltrotorcraft, exotic VTOL's, PARWIG, and rocket-assisted suborbitals.
- Space: SSTO spacecraft, early military spacecraft (System Craft), and interstellar STL starships
- FTL: Prototype Jump Drive-1.
World Government[edit]
Firth has an Impersonal Bureaucracy government.
- It is a government by agencies which are insulated from the governed.
- The typical power source of this government is an Oligarchy.
- The typical power structure of this government is a Hegemony.
- It is a member of the Principality of Caledon in the Caledon Subsector of Reaver's Deep Sector.
- Remarks: Firth is remarkable among the Caledonian worlds for its unusual governmental structure, a government derived from difficulties experienced by early settlers attempting too establish a viable colony on the world. The world was originally colonized from Caledon (Reaver's Deep 1815) during the first flush of success of settlement of the new area, only 15 years after the Caledonian colony was itself established. Firth was discovered to have extensive mineral deposits deemed useful to the fledgling settlement on Caledon.
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World Economy[edit]
However, Firth was never particularly self-sufficient; resources were simply too scant to permit it. The decline of interstellar flight on Caledon following a series of internal crises and natural disasters left the Firth colony high and dry, the people unable to support themselves without drastic sacrifices. But those sacrifices were made, and Firth survived.
Credit for the survival must go to DIRECTOR, an extensive computer system originally used to coordinate mining operations on Firth. When it became clear that the colony was cut off, the colonists agreed that power should be entrusted to the complete impartiality of the DIRECTOR complex. Programs were devised by which the computer could plan various aspects of food rationing, developmental planning, and the like. DIRECTOR even became a judge, with the power of life and death over the populace. With ruthless application of logic and concerted planning, Firth survived, but at the cost of creating one of the most effective tyrannies in human history. Moreover, across the generations of isolation in Firth's underground city complex, the populace came to accept their condition as natural, and do not to this day understand the horror outsiders experience at the vast, impersonal control DIRECTOR continues to exercise even now, when the need for such direction of resources no longer exists.
Some sociologists believe that the elite caste of computer programmers on Firth have used their position and power to manipulate the government and progress of the world to their own ends, but no proof of these allegations has been advanced.
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World Culture[edit]
Non-canon: While Firth is perhaps the ultimate in totalitarian technocracy - a human society run by a computer system - the system is a member of the Principality of Caledon, a constitutional monarchy with strong democratic traditions.
Firth's three Grand Senators are appointed by DIRECTOR from among the most qualified citizens (according to its algorithm). Its solitary member of the House of Delegates is elected by popular vote, but the popular vote is influenced by DIRECTOR's "Electoral Recommendations" - distributed to the people at election time - to the point that at no time in recent memory has DIRECTOR's selected candidate won by less than a 99.9% margin. The sole member of the House of Lords is always a member of the House of Harrison of Firthshire, the sole noble family on the planet.
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World Timeline[edit]
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UWP Listing[edit]
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References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), . (named but no further data)
- Classic Traveller Atlas of the Imperium
- Classic Traveller Escape
- Classic Traveller Cargonaut Press Scam, Rogues in Space Vol. 2
- Classic Traveller Duneraiders (book)
- Classic Traveller Cargonaut Press Reaver's Deep Sector Sourcebook
- Classic Traveller Gamelords Ascent to Anekthor
- Classic Traveller Gamelords Pilot's Guide to the Drexilthar Subsector (data-generated)
- Periodical: Classic Traveller FASA Far Traveller 1
- Periodical: Classic Traveller FASA Far Traveller 2
- Periodical: Classic Traveller Traveller's Digest #16
- MegaTraveller Alien - Solomani & Aslan (dot map provided)
- MegaTraveller Alien - Vilani & Vargr (dot map provided)
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Challenge54 (pg. 20)
- Periodical: Traveller Chronicle 05 in Article: 'Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector'
- Periodical: Traveller Chronicle 06
- Periodical: Traveller Chronicle 07 in Article: 'A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector'
- GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4
- Periodical: Into the Deep 4
- EXTERNAL LINK: archive.org RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring by Author & Contributor: Keven R. Pittsinger of the RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring
- EXTERNAL LINK: Caledon Subsector - Jimmy Simpson
- EXTERNAL LINK: Non-Canon Traveller Library dead link
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Mitchberg
- Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com


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Green Juice | Spinach, Cucumber, Pear, Lemon
Hello Everyone!
I wanted to share another of my favorite green juice recipes with you. It's a great juice for helping you feel refreshed and energized. It is a wonderful addition to our spring health regimen as we transition full-force into warmer weather.
If you have a juicer, that will work best for the recipe. But of course if you only have a blender, you can blend up all the ingredients and then drain the juice from the pulp. No excuses then!
Here's what you'll need:
- 5 Handfuls of Spinach
- 2 Large Cucumbers
- 1 Pear (I used Anjou)
- 1 Small Lemon (Rind cut off)
Makes 1 16oz Serving
Like my other green juice, this is pretty veggie-based. So if you are a new juicer, use an additional fruit and maybe just one cucumber.
Benefits of This Juice:
– Spinach is very high in Vitamin C as well as tons of other vitamins and minerals.
– Cucumber has been known to hydrate the skin and help prevent imperfections.
– Supports Digestive Health
– Lowers the risk of blood cancer and heart disease
Cheers to you!
Where there is Love, there is Light.
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Three rounds with fun.
The ''We Are Young'' rockers talk about punctuation, the art of making hits, and why they're just like Chevy Chase
On this gray late afternoon in London, fun. have just broken with pop-star protocol by arriving 15 minutes early for their appointment with EW at ye olde British pub The Ship & Shovell. (The New York-based trio are in town for a U.K. festival, and will play an intimate club gig later this evening.) "We do one groundbreaking thing a day," deadpans guitarist Jack Antonoff, 28. "But they're all lame."
Not lame? The success Antonoff, singer Nate Ruess, 30, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Dost, 29, have enjoyed with "We Are Young" — the lead single from the band's Some Nights that spent six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 this past spring. Appropriately enough, given this evening's booze-oriented mission, that anthemic number concerns people getting somebody-carry-me-home intoxicated. "I usually don't drink this early before a show," says Ruess. "I try and save it for an hour before." But…
Whiskey (Ruess, Antonoff, Dost), vodka and tonic (EW)
After you recorded "We Are Young," did you sit back and say, "Ladies and gentlemen, now that is a hit single"?
Antonoff Not at all.
Dost That would be so cool.
Ruess Yeah, that would be amazing. I mean, after we recorded an early version, the producer [Jeff Bhasker, who's worked with Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys] and I sent it to the head of the label and he called me back and was like, "It's amazing, I think we have something." I don't think we've ever heard that type of thing coming from someone who actually had the ability to make sure things happen. My first thought was "Sweet. We don't have to write any more singles."
Antonoff We were excited that everyone else thought [it could be huge] because it ended up being our ticket to making the album we wanted to. No one f—ed with us. That song was a catalyst of trust.
As a big fan of punctuation…
Ruess What's your favorite punctuation?
Dost Just shoot me!
As a big fan of punctuation, I have very mixed feelings about your name. The lower-case f disappoints me, but I like the rectitude of the period.
Dost The punctuation started out as a legal issue. There was another band called "Fun" — they asked us to change our name slightly. More than that, I like the period because it sedates the word a little bit, rather than being an exclamation mark.
Antonoff It Jason Sedate-kis's it.
Jack, I heard you nearly died while recording the album.
Antonoff Entirely. It was serious.
Antonoff No. [Laughs] Hardly. We were in New York working on a song called "One Foot." It was the last song we recorded on the album. I looked at Nate and Andrew and I was like, "I have to go home, I'm going to f—ing die." I'd never felt that sick in my entire life. You always read, like, "Lindsay Lohan's exhausted." Well, what does that mean? And I thought, "Oh my God, I'm experiencing something like that." It didn't turn out to be that. I had pneumonia. Something exploded in my lung. I was in the ICU and ended up on an IV for four weeks afterwards. It was crazy, but it was kind of wonderful to survive that and then be tied to the album in that way.
Water (Ruess), ginger ale (Antonoff), bourbon and ginger ale (Dost), vodka and tonic (EW)
What was it like having "We Are Young" performed on Glee?
Ruess We love Glee.
Antonoff We love Glee because of what it represents and how they give voices to communities that don't have voices. They're not just making a show about hot white kids in America. There's a political edge. I think more people are going to realize that a decade from now. When they look back, they'll say, "Wow, Glee and Lady Gaga were the only two things that stood up and said something."
Is it true you all live together?
Antonoff Used to. The three of us lived with my parents and wrote our entire first album while my mother watched American Idol and cooked dinner.
Did your mother ever say, "You should be more like these people on American Idol"?
Antonoff No. She would say Nate was better than some of them. But it was always like, "You guys are doing the right thing. These people? Who knows?"
Ruess I would demolish any of those people. That's fine. That can go on the record. That can go in Entertainment Weekly — that can go in Entertainment Daily! — that I sing better than the guy with curly hair from season 1.
Antonoff Justin Guarini.
Ruess You know his name?
Antonoff Everybody knows his name!
Ruess I always knew his name was Justin, but it was one of those last names where you're like, "I'm not going to be able to pronounce it."
Dost You'll learn how to pronounce it when he comes to your door and beats you to death. "Pronounce my name!"
Ruess All right. Well, I'll learn it, then.
ROUND THREE Whiskey (Ruess), water (Antonoff, Dost), vodka and tonic (EW)
Jack, you recently compared your new single "Some Nights" to Chevy Chase's Clark Griswold switching on his many holiday lights in the movie Christmas Vacation.
Antonoff Did I say that?
Ruess Yeah.
Antonoff I'm happy I said it, first of all. I can elaborate on it from the point of view of someone who doesn't remember saying it.
Dost What Jack was getting at was, we all sort of knew where the song was going in our heads, but when we recorded it, it wouldn't make any sense until it was completely done — until the last light was plugged in.
Antonoff So Clark is on his roof…?
Dost Right. He's hanging the piano part, he's hanging the vocal line, he's hanging the backing vocals. But nothing's making sense until it's all done.
Antonoff And Andrew was like Rusty — you know, Clark's son. He's helping hang all the arrangements. I'm [the daughter] Audrey, I'm somewhere in the back.
Dost I was more like Elaine [Julia "Elaine from Seinfeld" Louis-Dreyfus, who plays the Griswolds' uptight yuppie neighbor]. "Who's making all that racket?"
Antonoff I think there's probably a lot of comparisons you could draw between our career and Clark Griswold.
[Antonoff and Dost depart for what the pub's signage describes as the "Loos."]
I have to say, you three seem like incredibly nice people. But if we do this again, say, in two years' time, are you going to have become total tools?
Ruess That's a really good question. Because I think that, yeah, there's probably a good chance that we'll be… [Pauses] I don't think that we'll be tools… [Pauses] I don't know. I do feel like we've been — I don't want to say too nice — but I feel we've been, like, monkeys, just ready to trot out and put on a smile.
[Antonoff and Dost return.]
I was asking Nate about the possibility of success turning you into total tools a couple of years down the line.
Antonoff Tools? No, we've been on the road for too long before this to not appreciate it. We know the other side too well.
Dost Yeah, I don't think there's a lot that can change us at this point.
Ruess I like their answers way better than where I was heading.


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We examine the channels through which a randomized early childhood intervention in Colombia led to significant gains in cognitive and socio-emotional skills among a sample of disadvantaged children aged 12 to 24 months at baseline. We estimate the determinants of parents' material and time investments in these children and evaluate the impact of the treatment on such investments. We then estimate the production functions for cognitive and socio-emotional skills. The effects of the program can be explained by increases in parental investments, emphasizing the importance of parenting interventions at an early age.
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