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Hey folks, I'm planning on taking my little guy backpacking this summer (he'll be eighteen months in June), and am trying to figure out locations in NH, MA, or VT that would be good for camping. Right now, at fourteen months, he happily walks about a mile on flat ground while holding my hand...

Hey folks, When I hiked before adopting my son, I would see eight year old kids jumping around the presidential range and hope that I would have kids that cool some day. I adopted a little guy, and there are hints that might be the case for him- he likes to be outside in any weather, and cries...

Hey Folks, I'm looking for advice on feeding a little one on the trail for a few hours to a few days. As adoptive parents, we have to exclusively use infant formula, but most websites assume that parents are breastfeeding. Does anyone have any guidance on using infant formula on the trail...

Hey Folks, It has been a long time since I have done a Pemi loop, and was hoping for some reminders, as my memory is getting foggy on the details of the trail. I'm looking to do a one day pemi loop this July. due to parking restrictions, I'll be starting from the Hancock parking lot. What I...

Hey folks, I have a very specific question. My wife and I are planning on backpacking in in Nova Scotia soon, doing the Chignecto loop trail during our honeymoon. Everything I have seen says it is very challenging, but my question is, compared to what? Has anyone hiked this? My wife is...

Last September, I felt a twinge in my heel one morning. Not true pain, just a seed, something that indicated rest was needed. No problem- I had no time to run that day. Fast forward a month, and that seed had blossomed into full-blown plantar fasciitis. One by one, the activities went...

I'll be doing a three-ish day hike on the Mahoosuc range from Rt 2 in NH to Rt 26 in Maine, and would be happy for any new companions. I'll likely camp out friday night a mile in, get an early start saturday morning. let me know if you are interested in tackling the legendary Mahoosuc Notch...

Hey There, I've been planning on using the time off after christmas to bring a few people up lafayette via the old bridle path. We'll be microspiking it up the trail, but I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any snow up there. I like to sled down the bigger ones in the winter, but if...

Eighteen years ago, my older brother returned from his very first trip in the White Mountains with stories of wonders. The landscape he described sounded like something out a myth: A boulder field so large it can't be crossed, caves a hundred feet deep with ice at the bottom of them, cold...

Act One: In which our heroes, having found a gorgeous campsite, agree to get up early to give themselves enough time to get through their hefty itinerary the next day. Ominous sign- one person, before entering the tent, notices that their foot smells. He has clearly stepped in some hiker's...

It was pouring as Crazy Legs and I worked our way up to Bamforth shelter on Camel’s Hump. We had plans of a long looping hike up and over Monroe skyline, and then down to the ridge between Warren and route 89. My knee was sore, my achilles was starting to complain, and my pack felt much...

On Mount Hale the other day, I ran into a fellow hiking up his first NH 4000 footer. He asked a great question- planning ahead, what is the best one to have as your last NH 4000 footer, which one to celebrate on? I recommended against Washington because of the crowds and the parking lot. I...

Hey Folks, I'm planning on hiking around the northern peaks of the presi range for a few days next week (monday-wednesday), looking to hit the king ravine trail, six husbands Trail, Clay, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison. Any advice? I have camped out around parts of the presi in winter, but...

The route to Hawthorne Falls going uphill is, as far as I can tell, now completely free of snow. I went up there saturday afternoon (5/23/15) after sitting through a long graduation ceremony, and had a grand ol' time. A little wet and squishy, but that is too be expected for such a hike. The...