Trail Running the Pemi Loop
One foggy day many years ago I was taking a break at Galehead Hut before summiting Galehead...
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Category: new hampshire
Tuckerman Ravine via Right Gully
Tuckerman Ravine is one of my favorite alpine playgrounds in New England. Its big alpine vibe and...
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An ascent of Shoestring Gully
Ice, snow, rocks, steep pitches and just about anything else you could want from an alpine...
Read MoreMount Monroe and Eisenhower Trip Report
I recently realized that my boots had not touched the summit of a 4,000 foot peak in many months and I knew that had to change. My recent trip to Mount Monroe and Eisenhower is just what I needed. This 9.4 mile semi strenuous...
Read MoreMountaineering Training in Huntington Ravine with Adventure Spirit Rock + Ice + Alpine Experiences
Ready to get steep, photo by Kel RossiterMy hiking crew and I recently spent 2 bluebird days working on basic mountaineering skills in Huntington Ravine with Kelly “Kel” Rossiter from Adventure Spirit Rock + Ice + Alpine...
Read More5 Ways to Find Winter when Winter Won’t Find You
You can reverse the trendThe winter of 2012 has been a harsh slap in the face from the weather gods who spoiled us with epic snowfall last year. This winter’s 50+ degree days and meager snowfall may have you thinking that the...
Read MoreMount Monadnock: Winter Ascent via the Spellman Trail
I have always wanted to climb Mount Monadnock via the Spellman Trail. It is one of the steepest and most remote trails on the mountain. We arrived at the trailhead on a 40 degree January day in the aftermath of a rain storm....
Read More5 “More” Hiker Etiquette Guidelines
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 MoreOwl’s Head trip report: finished NH’s 48 4000 footers
I recently stood on the summit of Owl’s Head which completed my 11 year quest to hike New Hampshire’s 48 4000 foot peaks. Owl’s Head has a bad reputation due to the long approach, challenging stream crossings and bushwhack to...
Read MoreMount Guyot and Zealand Overnight Trip Report
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 MoreMy Failed Owl’s Head Attempt from the North Side
Owl’s Head is the only mountain standing between me and my goal of climbing all 48 4000 footers in NH. I recently made an attempt at this mountain from the Lincoln Brook trail on the seldom traveled north side but was turned...
Read MoreBlack Pond Overnight
Black Pond is a picturesque pond located within the White Mountains Pemigewasset Wilderness. It is almost a 7 mile round trip from the Lincoln Woods trail head with almost no elevation gain. In the summer this would be a very...
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