Hike Recap: Kilkenny Ridge Traverse
If you’re thinking of hiking a Kilkenny Ridge Traverse, maybe don’t. Just kidding. Now that it’s over I can say I had a great time, but don’t underestimate this trail. It is a TOUGH one that doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic other than moose, as evidenced by the piles of excrement roughly every […]
5 Ingredient Trail Cookies
Thru hikers, by and large, eat like absolute garbage. The goal is to get the most amount of calories packed in the lightest package. Why? Because when you’re hiking 15 – 20 miles a day over tough terrain with a 40 pound pack, you’re burning a ton of calories. You need to replenish those calories […]
Hike Recap: Mount Monadnock
I have hiked Mount Monadnock once a year for the last six years. It is a wonderful hike to do to introduce your perhaps not-so-outdoorsy friends and family to the wonderful pastime that is hiking. It’s centrally located in New England. It’s not technical and it’s not overly difficult. However, you end up with excellent […]
Hike Recap: Mount Tom, Mount Field, Mount Willey
I’ve just returned home from yet another wonderful weekend of hiking in the White Mountains! The last hike we did was the Presidential Traverse over a month ago, so I was long overdue to get my butt back up there and get some hiking in. We’ve had a lot going on this summer so we’ve […]