I suppose you could call me a peakbagger, because when I like to hike, I usually want to head up a mountain I can summit. I can’t help it. Seeing the earth from a different vantage point allows me to hit the reset button on life better than any other tool in my toolbox. But…
Tag: climbing
Who Are You, Arthur Josephson?
Back in 2016, when I started getting a little more serious about finding new mountains to climb, I found a great website called Peakbagger.com. It compiles lists of mountains, complete with elevations and topographic maps to help you determine actual elevation gain. It also serves as a helpful tool to track where you’ve been. I…
An Easy Go on Mount Willard
Today I found the tiniest of windows in the week to escape for the mountains, and I chose Mount Willard as my quarry. Mount Willard is a great hike if you’re looking to take the kids without inciting a full-on mutiny. It’s just long enough to make you feel immersed in nature, and just short…
Cheating on Middle Pack Monadnock
I cheated the other day. Well, kinda. Sorta. But you can do that when you’re seeking out the forgotten Monadnock peak known as Middle Pack. Instead of doing it the “true” way—hiking up and over either Pack Monadnock or North Pack first—I took a shortcut and drove up to the summit of Pack Monadnock, something…