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Squam Range Traverse

Squam Lake from the summit ledges of Mt Percival

The Squam Range overlooks beautiful Squam Lake in the southernmost part of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. It’s possible to hike over all of the mountains in the range by following the 11.3 miles Crawford-Ridgepole Trail which runs from Sandwich Notch Road …

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Zerogram Zero 1 Tent Review

The Zerogram Zero1 is a single walled A-frame tarptent with a front vestibule and a screened side door

The Zerogram Zero 1 is a single-walled A-frame style backpacking shelter with a front gear vestibule, side screened door, and built-in floor. A rear window, covered with an awning, is also provided for additional ventilation. Pitched with two adjustable trekking poles and …

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Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 Tent Review

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 Tent is sized for two adults and weighs just 2 pounds 2 ounces

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 (MSRP $449) is a lightweight, double-walled tent designed for 2 people. Weighing just 2 pounds and 2 ounces, it caters to backpackers willing to sacrifice living comfort for reduced weight. Design The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 2 …

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Climbing Webster Slide Mountain

Webster Slide Mountain seen from the base on the Glencliff Trail on Mount Moosilauke

Webster Slide Mountain (2184′) is located near Mount Moosilauke on the west side of the White Mountains. The site of an impressive cliff, the trail up the slide is maintained by the Dartmouth Outdoor Club and branches off the Appalachian Trail between …

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