In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m a little bit neurotic – also crazy, but that’s not the focus of today’s story. So, when...
A Presidential Retrospective – featuring Sara McLachlan
Every time I hike one of the Presidential peaks, I struggle to find the words to describe the experience. I don’t know what it...
The Moosilauke Misadventure (that time my mother nearly disowned me on the trail)
Have you ever taken a friend or relative on a hike that quickly turns from a nice walk in the woods, to a full-on...
A Tale of Two Tecumsehs (A Would You Rather style game to choose your own adventure)
I felt a little guilty with how Tecumseh and I left things on my hike last week, and from your feedback I learned that:...
Mount Tecumseh – The Stairway to Hell (and why this should NOT be your first 4000 footer)
For some reason, Mount Tecumseh is one of the most highly recommended starter mountains for the 4000 footer list – which I think is...
Mount Osceola: the Gateway Drug to the NH 48 (and why I think it should be your first 4000 footer)
Technically, Osceola wasn’t my first 4000 footer. Years ago, I hiked the Franconia Ridge with my mom – wearing sneakers, cotton clothing, and armed...
Conquer the Big, Bad Chimney of Mount Osceola (a how-to guide for the vertically squeamish)
So, you’ve found yourself at the top of Mount Osceola. You’ve taken your summit selfie (The Starfish – nice choice), and now you’re eating...
Galehead: The Redheaded Stepchild of the White Mountains
I’m here to argue in favor of saving Galehead for a hike of its own, and giving this neglected, redheaded stepchild of a mountain...
Cannon Mountain: A Spooktacular Hike
In true White Mountains fashion, the weather didn’t cooperate as we found ourselves in the clouds for most of the day with intermittent drizzle....
Owls Head: the Most Hated Hike in the 48 (and why I loved it)
The foliage was popping this weekend, which turned boring Lincoln Woods into an enchanted, fairytale forest. ...
Mount Jefferson and Washington – a humbling day in the Presidentials
This weekend we tackled two of the Presidentials: Mount Jefferson and Mount Washington – with a stop on Mount Clay, between the two. I...
From Flume Slide to Full-blown Franconia Ridge Traverse
You know you’re having an incredible day on the mountains when your planned hike to Mount Flume and Liberty turns into a full-blown Franconia...