[Greg]

Originally Posted by SilentCal

I'd like to help out on this. Starting out with the "classics" would be the way to go. Would this section be strictly a White Mountain section or would there be perhaps sub-sections pertaining to state or region? I would definately include hikes for all ranges of ability as well. Sometimes a nice flat hike to a spot like Franconia Falls or Lowe's Bald Spot is just as nice as the higher peaks. I think it would be a great resource for beginners and maybe get some odd-ball hikes that one would never think of. Great overall idea!

Thanks SilentCal. I suppose initially there will be a lot of New Hampshire/Whites info, but I can envision this covering all of the Northeast (New England, NY, NJ, PA, ?). Basically the same coverage area as the skiing section now has. And yes, starter/novice hikes should be included.

Originally Posted by the8re

That's all possible, including the admin approved form. I can also create an interface where admin can make edits.

Will need some ramp-up time to get the MySQL stuff down, and I have to finish my current project, which is an online roster/statistics management system for our church softball teams (we have 3 from my church). That is 75% done, should be another 2 weeks.

Great! No problem.

Originally Posted by the8re

Plus don't forget we've still got the automated signups for FOT48.

Of course - but again, this could be text file-based.

Originally Posted by the8re

Just throwing out a few numbers here:

complete current project: 2 weeks (ETA: April 8th)
Complete infrastructure and registration scripts for hikes: 2 months (ETA: June 8th)
automated registrations for FOT48: 1 month (July 4)
Display and search functions for hikes, 1.5 month (ETA August 18th)

Great. I'll hold you to these dates then... I would like to start collecting data asap, however. Perhaps we can start with a simple form to do this (even if the data is put in a text file) for now? We should pin the field definitions (i.e. what will be included) down soon. Any additions/modifications to the above list?

Originally Posted by the8re

To be honest, I'm thinking we can do either Campgrounds or Hikes, but probably not both this summer... unless I quit may dayjob and do this only. Hmmm.. perhaps it's time to setup a contracting position...

I could easily pull off the campgrounds script based on the ski resort profiles script. No problem there. I think this is a slightly higher priority.

If this site was making me a lot of money, I would definitely contract you. For now, a thank you will have to do...

Originally Posted by riverc0il

perhaps sub-devide further between the essential hikes (e.g. the one's that always get suggested by everysite and everbody franc ridge, welch dickey, tucks/boott spur, etc), recommended hikes (these would involve lesser utilized one's special from AZ members), and finally odd ball hikes (including traverses, odd trail combos, etc).

maybe that's a bit much. i think a seperate section for the "essentials" would be a good idea though.

Agreed. Perhaps a simple "top pick" or "essential" icon, or something could suffice.

Originally Posted by the8re

Are we reproducing a lot of what's on Mohamed's Peakbagging the 4000 Footer Mountains of New England? Will we have anything different? Perhaps that we would potentially branch out to other hikes than just 4000 footers? Just something to consider...

Oh...absolutely. See above. I would like to extend this to all of New England/Northeast, most likely from the get-go. Perhaps, Mo would contribute to some of the "essential" hikes? I think what could make this different is a simple standard template that could be applied to all the hike suggestions. I think the Day Hike/Base Camp/Backpack designation is also unique. Also, Mo's site is geared towards peakbagging. This resource doesn't necessarily have to do just that.