The Franconia Ridge might be the perfect hike
The Franconia Ridge Loop hike is perfect in all seasons, the views are unreal and you should do it...
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Mount Flume and Liberty Trip Report
Almost a year had passed since I reached the summit of a 4,000 foot peak in the White Mountains....
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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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Mount Chocorua Trip Report
Mount Chocorua is not your typical 3,500 foot mountain. This dramatic peak has steep pitches, an...
Read MoreMount Jefferson and Mount Adams on the edge of winter
Mount Adams (5,794 ft) and Jefferson (5,712 ft) are two of my favorite peaks in the whites. These are the second and third highest 4000 footers and they have none of the summit development that you will find on Mount Washington....
Read MoreAlpine Spring Perfection on the Franconia Ridge
Springtime hiking in the White Mountains typically means monorail trails, mud, black flies and other non-fun stuff but this year Spring came and the snow remained. When I saw a weekend forecast that called for bluebird skies and...
Read MoreThe Unplanned Awesome at Greeley Pond
Sometimes the best adventures are found without a plan or a trail. My friends and I recently bushwhacked through a thick White Mountains forest to climb an unnamed slide near Mount Osceola. We didn’t reach a summit but we did...
Read MoreA Tuckerman’s Ravine Ascent Via Left Gully
My friends and I recently decided to kick off the winter hiking season with a trip to Mount Washington. The weather forecast looked gloomy and we had no idea what to expect so we packed enough gear to be ready for everything...
Read MoreThe Semi Presidential Traverse
My friends and I recently attempted to end the fall hiking season in epic fashion with a semi-presidential traverse. The Whites dished out plenty of epic in the form of unpredictable weather which kept us from our goal but still...
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 MoreThe Tripyramid North Slide Expedition
living the dream, photo by Dave NewmanDo you ever have one of those hikes where everything just sort of comes together to create an unforgettable experience? My recent ascent of the Tripyramid North Slide is one of those hikes....
Read MoreWhat I Wear Above Treeline in Winter
Hiking above treeline in the winter can be dangerous with high winds, whiteouts and just plain nasty conditions. That is is why it is important to bring the right clothing to face the worst possible conditions.But what is the...
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