The first hour took an hour. The second hour took two. And the third hour took about twenty minutes. At least, that’s how it felt going up and down Cherry Mountain on Saturday. After a solid holiday week of skiing and sledding with a ton of family and friends, I finished vacation off with “a…
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Peakbagging or Peak Chasing?
In the hiking/climbing community, you’ll sometimes come across a hiker’s profile on Instagram, or somewhere else, that says they are a “no-list climber.” This reference distinguishes them from people who are focused on peakbagging lists as part of an overall “get it done” approach to climbing. And that’s cool. I appreciate what the no-list mountaineer…
Discovering Surprises on Middle Sister
Yesterday I got the chance to climb Middle Sister, one of New Hampshire’s 52 With a View mountains, on what turned out to be a cold and blustery day. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt the need to bring a face mask and goggles on a climb, and I was very glad I…
Hiking Works for Everybody
My dog Bullet has been a little off lately. He’s got an ear infection and is acting all ornery again. Besides the infection, his current mood could also be due to the fact it’s been a little chilly outside and he’s missing most of his hair. At his once-a-year grooming appointment, the groomer absolutely butchered…