Ken Cuddeback Trail Review
The Ken Cuddeback Trail traverses swamps, forests and neighborhoods over seven miles in south...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Jan 5, 2015 | Hikes, Hiking, trail review | 0
The Ken Cuddeback Trail traverses swamps, forests and neighborhoods over seven miles in south...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Mar 2, 2014 | Hiking, mount washington, mountaineering, new hampshire, trip report, white mountains, winter | 0
Tuckerman Ravine is one of my favorite alpine playgrounds in New England. Its big alpine vibe and...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Aug 5, 2012 | crystal peak, Hiking, mount rainier national park, trip report | 5
Crystal Peak Summit, by Dave NewmanCrystal Peak (not the nearby Crystal Mountain Ski Area) is a moderately challenging hike that will reward you with views of everything that makes Mount Rainier National Park so amazing. This 4...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Jul 3, 2012 | berkshires, Gould Trail, Hiking, mount greylock, trip report | 3
My friend Matt, author of The Word of Zupka, and I recently climbed Mount Greylock via the seldom traveled Gould Trail. The combination of perfect weather, a new trail and time with an old friend made this a great day of hiking...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Jan 17, 2012 | Hike etiquette, Hiking, live free and hike new hampshire, new hampshire | 14
By: Karl Searl, author of Live Free and Hike New HampshireWhen hiking, it is really important to follow proper trail etiquette. By doing so, you’re ensuring that your fellow hikers are having an enjoyable experience, while also...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Dec 20, 2011 | goals, Hiking, starting hiking tips, winter hiking | 6
Are you ready to make hiking into a 4 season experience with some winter hikes? Congratulations; winter hiking is one of life’s most enjoyable experiences even if it is a little intimidating. You might be wondering what you...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Nov 17, 2011 | fall in New England, Guyot Shelter, Hiking, Mount Guyot, new hampshire, trip report, white mountains, Zealand, Zealand hut | 4
photo by Christopher LaplanteMy friend from New Mexico and I always go on a big trip each year. In the past we have gone to Alaska, Yellowstone, South Dakota and Montana. This year we set our sights on New England and it was up...
Read MoreEMS sent me their Feel Free pack, to see what I thought about it. I found that it works great as a day-pack on the trail or as a portable office command center. It is not a technical back-country pack but its versatility...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Jun 12, 2011 | Acadia, Biking, Hiking, Maine, South Bubble, trip report | 2
Acadia National Park’s South Bubble is a short but sweet hike with sweeping views of Jordan Pond and the famous Bubble Rock. The hiking distance can be under a mile with elevation less than 800 feet which makes this hike...
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