Trip Reports
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Hiking Mt Abraham in Vermont in March
I’ve been exploring Vermont this winter with the intent of hiking and backpacking in the Green Mountains this summer and…
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Exploring the Challenges of Hiking in the White Mountains
The White Mountains in New Hampshire have a well-deserved reputation as a challenging place to hike. People are always a…
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Climbing Mt Mansfield (VT) in January
Mt Mansfield (4393′) is the highest mountain in Vermont and can be quite challenging to climb in winter conditions. I…
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Return to Mt Jefferson in January
After turning around on an Mt Jefferson attempt last week, I was resigned to not getting the peak for my…
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How to Hike Vermont’s Long Trail
Finished in 1930, The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States and shares a National…
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A Mt Jefferson Attempt in January
I really wanted to climb Mt Jefferson (5712′) this month, but some things are more important than bagging a peak.…
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Hiking Franconia Ridge in January
Franconia Ridge is lovely to hike any time of year. But it can get pretty hairy to climb in winter…
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Winter Hiking and Weather Forecasting in the White Mountains
If you plan to hike in the White Mountains in winter, it’s important to pay careful attention to the weather…
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Hiking Mt Adams and Mt Madison in December and January
Mt Adams (5774′) and Mt Madison (5367′) are the second highest and fifth highest four thousand footers in the White…
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TGO Challenge: Route Planning Tips for Backpacking Across Scotland
The TGO Challenge is an annual backpacking event that lasts for 15 days and involves backpacking coast to coast across…
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Climbing Mt Washington in Winter – 10 Tips for a Successful Hike
Backpacker Magazine got it right when they named Mt Washington (6288′) one of the 10 most dangerous hikes in America.…
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When Does Winter Start in the White Mountains?
Winter isn’t so much of a season in the White Mountains as an altitude. The onset of winter always starts…
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The White Mountains 4000 Footer Grid
The White Mountains 4000 Footer Grid, called The Grid, requires hiking all 48 of the mountains on the White Mountains…
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The Winter Route to the North Twin Trail Trailhead
The forest service road (Haystack Road, also called FR #304) that leads to the North Twin Trail trailhead is gated…
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