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I’ve been testing the new EMS Helix Jacket made out of Polartec Neoshell for the past 6 weeks and like it although there are significant changes between this version and the one I reviewed last year. (Don’t confuse this jacket with the …

The purpose of using gaiters in winter is to keep your socks dry by preventing contact with deep snow. They can also serve secondary functions such as blunting self-inflicted crampon strikes, which tend to occur when you get tired and lose your …

Winter has arrived in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and most of the high peaks are now snow-capped as far west as Franconia Ridge, all the way east to the Presidential, Carter and Wildcat Ranges. I spent this weekend, hiking and …

The Tripyramids are three peaks in the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains, North (4180′), Middle (4140′), and South (4090′), which are all over 4,000 in feet. Most people only bag North and Middle which are on the White Mountain 48 list, …