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Trip Reports

Philip WernerMarch 3, 2015
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Greeley Ponds Snowshoe Adventure
While I haven’t completely given up on hiking 4,000 footers since finishing the White Mountain 4000 footers (in winter) last…
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Philip WernerFebruary 26, 2015
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The Wisdom of Hiking Groups: Reflections on Solo Winter Hiking in the Northern Presidential Range
The big story last week was the accidental death of a solo hiker, Kate Matrosova, who died from exposure between Mt Madison…
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Philip WernerFebruary 24, 2015
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Winter Fire Building Practice – Twice Makes Right
I headed back into the winter woods to practice building a winter fire, a survival skill that I want to master…
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Philip WernerFebruary 23, 2015
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The Winter Route up Mt Carrigan
The route up Mt Carrigan (4681′) in winter is one of the longest, but most rewarding, scenic hikes in New…
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Philip WernerFebruary 10, 2015
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Winter Fire Building Practice Trip
This trip was motivated by an accident report I read about in Appalachia Magazine where the victim couldn’t get a fire…
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Philip WernerFebruary 9, 2015
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Frostnip on Mt Moriah
It took less than a minute for my fingertips to freeze, but I could tell I had a problem right away…
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Philip WernerFebruary 5, 2015
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Appalachian Trail Section Hiking Gear List
This backpacking gear list is for a three week Appalachian Trail section hike I’ll be taking from mid-April through early…
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Philip WernerFebruary 4, 2015
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Owls Head and Mt Martha Attempt
Mt Martha (3573′) and Owls Head (3258′) are two sub-peaks of Cherry Mountain, a prominent mountain located just outside Twin…
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Philip WernerJanuary 29, 2015
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Climbing North Moat Mountain in Winter
My friend Lisa and I led a hike up North Moat Mountain(3196′) last weekend, a surprisingly strenuous 3000-footer located within…
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Philip WernerJanuary 27, 2015
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Bay Circuit Trail Section 2: Rowley to Boxford
After many fits and starts and dead-ends trying to hike Section 3 from south to north, I decided to turn…
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Philip WernerJanuary 19, 2015
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Bay Circuit Trail Section 3: Andover to Boxford
A friend of mine had gone hiking the previous day in the Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, so I…
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Philip WernerJanuary 13, 2015
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Section Hiking the Bay Circuit Trail
I didn’t plan to start section hiking the Bay Circuit Trail this winter, a 230-mile trail that loops around the…
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Philip WernerJanuary 7, 2015
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A Mt Washington and Mt Monroe Winter Climb
The two most popular routes up Mt Washington in winter are from the east side using the Tuckerman Ravine and…
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Philip WernerJanuary 2, 2015
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The Coppermine Trail and Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 80 foot waterfall located near the tiny town of Franconia on the western-most edge of…
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