I recently met a fellow hiker who shared my enthusiasm for the 4000-footers, but we had a difference of opinion on two of them. Namely, Adams and Jefferson. He expressed a little disenchantment with Adams, whereas I’ve always enjoyed it. I like it whether I’m summiting or if I’m just planning to wrap my way…
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Mount Pierce: My Favorite 4000-Footer
At least I think it is. Let’s just say I’ve always had great luck on Pierce. And I’m not just saying that because it’s named after the only U.S. President to come from New Hampshire. Nope. I’m saying it because the trail up always runs well for me, and I’ve always had incredible views from…
Stop Waiting and Go
Sometimes, for the big stuff, we wait too long. We wait for “the right time,” but it never comes. Or we wait for others to be able to join us on that special trip, but the calendars never align. Or they do eventually, but years after you wanted to go. Similarly, for us climbers, we…
Hiking Solo vs. With Friends
Cutting right to the chase, I love both, and there are obvious benefits to both, whether you’re a writer or not. If you’re with friends, you get those connection points—those laughs and stories—that fill your cup for weeks to come. They leave you feeling bonded, especially if you overcome something big together like climbing a…