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Trip Reports

Philip WernerJune 21, 2013
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Hiking from Strathcarron to Torridon
Strathcarron in Western Scotland is one of those Highland railway stops where you can literally leave the train platform and…
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Philip WernerJune 14, 2013
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Mt Tremont – Return to the White Mountains
I’ve hiked in the White Mountains so much that it hurts to be away from them for too long, and…
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Philip WernerJune 13, 2013
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The Kentmere Horseshoe, Harter Fell, and High Street
A few weeks ago, I visited Heather and Alan Rhodes of Pacerpole who live near Windermere in the Lake District,…
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Philip WernerJune 11, 2013
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Bothies and Baked Beans
Mountain bothies are small buildings that can be used by hikers and backpackers as shelters or a place to get…
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Philip WernerJune 7, 2013
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TGO Challenge – Gear that Worked and Gear that Didn’t
I’ve backpacked across Scotland twice now in the TGO Challenge and I’m getting pretty good at figuring out what gear…
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Philip WernerJune 4, 2013
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TGO Challenge 2013 Trip Report – Part 2
Days 7-13 (goto Part 1) Although our stay in Aviemore was brief – just the one night – it was…
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Philip WernerJune 3, 2013
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TGO Challenge 2013 Trip Report – Part 1
I got back from the UK a few days ago after a 3 week hiking trip which included backpacking across…
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Philip WernerMay 30, 2013
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Torridon Hills: Liathach and Mullach an Rathan
Liathach is probably the most famous of the Torridon Hills, a cluster of mountains located in a remote section of…
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Philip WernerApril 29, 2013
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Osceola Ridge Traverse Attempt
I co-led an Osceola Ridge Traverse attempt on an Appalachian Mountain Club hike on Saturday with my friends Michael and…
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Philip WernerApril 25, 2013
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Scotland’s TGO Challenge Gear List – 2013
I am flying to Scotland in less than two weeks to participate in the TGO Challenge, backpacking across the country…
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Philip WernerApril 23, 2013
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Six Feet Deep on the Appalachian Trail – Hiking Middle and South Carter in April
JoeC and I led a Carter Loop hike for the Appalachian Mountain Club hike on Sunday, climbing up to the…
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Philip WernerApril 22, 2013
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Mud and Blood on Mount Jefferson
Many New England hikers consider Mount Jefferson (5712′) to be the toughest peak to climb in the White Mountains. Most…
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Philip WernerMarch 19, 2013
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Winter’s End: Isolation, Cabot, and Moriah
One of the sure signs of spring in the White Mountains is when the snow bridges over the streams collapse…
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Philip WernerMarch 11, 2013
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Blue Bird Weekend in the Presidential Range
We made it to the Applachia trail head at the base of Mount Madison about 6 hours behind schedule on…
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