There are so many great hikes near my home, but there’s one I frequent that not many know about. It’s unmarked and privately maintained, and I only bump into a few people on it, if anyone at all. More often than people, I bump into blue herons, ducks (I think mostly Mergansers), chipmunks, and a variety…
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Pine Mountain and Chapel Rock
It is very clear to me that a week without mountains has a significant impact on my health. My metabolism slows down, my body gets restless, and everything about my spirit starts to sag a little bit. Due to logistics and some extracurriculars with the fam, I almost let last week go by without a…
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…