Ugh, saw that too. Isn't that the building with the weird metal trim? My buddy's place had the same thing happen, and they had to inject some epoxy stuff into all the cracks. Total mess.

Wadesullivan mentioned the Moosilauke Ravine Loop. That's a great spot, but I'm curious about your definition of "moderate." Some people call a steady climb moderate, others mean mostly flat with one tough section. What's the hardest hike you've done recently that felt okay to you? That would help narrow down the options a lot.

Paul87, that old mix probably held an edge because it was half rust by volume. My last can of it etched my initials into the workbench just from the fumes.

Thought it was weird until I tried it.

Yeah, the "not life-changing" part is exactly how I used to see it. Then I had a real bad month where that savings covered my car repair without going into debt. It didn't make me rich, but it changed my life by removing a ton of stress. That safety net itself is a game changer.