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Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking: Shoulder Season and Summer Clothing
In the last post we introduced the basics of how to dress for hiking as well as what to wear for winter specifically. In this post we will discuss
Long Trail Thru-Hike Announcement: 100 Days Out
Three years ago I sat down with my husband and said, "I want to thru-hike the Long Trail this summer." Well, that never ended up happening. Not
How to Hike the New England Hundred Highest Peaks
You've completed the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers and the New England 67 4,000-footers. Spring is in the air (or should be according to the
Hiking the New England 67 4,000-Footers
After completing the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers, local hikers may find themselves wondering what to do next. Many continue on to pursue
Variations of the New Hampshire 48 4,000-Footer List
Reaching a goal is an amazing feeling. Whether it’s the completion of a thru-hike or graduating college, the accomplishment makes the toil and sweat
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking Gear
Regardless of whether you're a day hiker or a thru-hiker, finding the right gear is imperative to a successful, and fun hike. Over the past three
How to Get Started Hiking New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-Footers
A new year means new challenges, both physical and mental. As a New Hampshire resident and self-proclaimed hike-a-holic, there is nothing more
What Solo Hiking Is Really Like
The Morning Routine of a Solo Hiker It’s 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning when my alarm starts going off. I inhale deeply, turn off the incessant
A Day Hiker Turned Thru-Hiker
It has been almost two years since I decided to plan a thru-hike of the Long Trail. In April 2017, I submitted my application to blog for The Trek in
Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking: Winter Hiking Clothing
It’s beginning to look a lot like.... winter. With the vast majority of the trails surrounding me (OK, all the trails) coated in snow, I figured this