This is the first post that I started writing, then deleted, then started again and deleted again. Why? That is because this is a hard story to tell since it could be perceived as a story of failure. However I realize that this is a story about making the right decision and there is a […]
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One foggy day many years ago I was taking a break at Galehead Hut before summiting Galehead Mountain on my quest to finish New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-foot peaks. I was pretty excited and exhausted since I thought that summiting a 4,000 ft. peak made for an epic day. That is when a tank top clad […]
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Everything in New England used to be something else. This history is why I love this region and the East Branch Trail at the Chesterfield Gorge is one of the best examples of what I am talking about. This 9-mile trail is beautiful, scenic and it serves as a reminder of those who used the […]
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Horseshoe Gully is easy to overlook. It is one many gullies on Mount Webster, it isn’t the most challenging climb, it has a frustrating exit via a sustained bushwhack and it sits right next to the always popular Shoestring Gully. However, Horseshoe Gully is a great way to experience the thrill of mountaineering in complete […]
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A trip to Woodstock, VT is not complete without an ascent of Mount Tom. The Faulkner Trail will take you straight from downtown to the peak, with panoramic views, in just over 30 minutes at a moderate effort. What’s not to love about that?
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The Bonefrog Challenge is an obstacle course race that is created and managed by actual Navy SEALs. That means that this race is as authentic as you can get. Bonefrog has no gimmicks; just ass kicking challenges. If that is what you are looking for then you will love this event as much as […]
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The Franconia Ridge Loop hike is perfect in all seasons, the views are unreal and you should do it immediately. That was the shortest trip report ever; oh you want more convincing? Well ok then! The Franconia Ridge loop will get you to the top of two 4,000-foot peaks, Mount Lincoln (5,089 ft. and Lafayette (5,260 […]
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The International Mountain Guides Glacier Skills Seminar introduced me to new friends, expanded my mountaineering skills and took me to the summit of Mount Rainier. If you want to learn to climb big peaks, and summit Rainier while you are at it, this program is for you. IMG’s Glacier Skills Seminar is a 5.5 day […]
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Almost a year had passed since I reached the summit of a 4,000 foot peak in the White Mountains. All of my recent climbs had been focused on technical ascents of ravines and gullies instead of mountains but it was time to reach the top again. We recently did a loop hike of Mount Flume […]
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Tuckerman Ravine is one of my favorite alpine playgrounds in New England. Its big alpine vibe and the variety of routes are something you just don’t see on many New England mountains. That is why our recent Tuckerman’s ascent, via Right Gully, was one of my favorite climbs this winter. Tuckerman Ravine is an imposing […]
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