Featured Articles
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
13 May 2011 7:28 AM | No CommentsThis so-called "Off Season" is a wonderful opportunity for a weekend getaway. Lodging prices are as low as they get, there’s plenty to do and fewer people to share with.
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Spring/Summer/Fall For Whitewater Rafting
23 April 2011 3:11 PM | No CommentsWhitewater rafting is pure sensory overload, a wild rollercoaster ride with smiles guaranteed.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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Tick . . . Tick . . .Tick: Keeping Ticks Away
21 May 2010 7:25 AM | No CommentsThese simple steps can help you avoid tick bites and tick borne diseases.
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How To: Creating Camp Firewood
13 November 2009 12:29 AM | 5 CommentsHauling in firewood makes absolutely no sense, especially when you are camped in a forest where there are dead and downed branches and trees around.
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Snow/Ice Archive
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Whoosh!, Pop!, Splat!, Giggle!
Posted on February 6, 2009 | No CommentsMany of these kids are serious athletes. Some with realistic Olympic dreams for some future day. So yes, there’s genuine competition. But other kids were clearly just there just to do their best and to have fun -
How To: Pack or Pulk For Winter Wilderness Travel
Posted on January 31, 2009 | 4 CommentsWinter gear weighs more, takes up more space. You need better ways to carry the load. -
Black Mountain Cabin Adventure
Posted on January 16, 2009 | 3 CommentsOn January 3, 2009, my sweetheart Marilyn, our friends Susan, David, and I, set out for two nights at the Black Mountain Cabin in Jackson, NH. -
New Year’s Resolution
Posted on January 9, 2009 | No CommentsDid you jump out of bed on January 1, eat a hearty breakfast knowing you needed it to fuel your day, and head out the door to enjoy the fresh snow or new ice? -
How To: A Cautionary Tale Of Winter Safety
Posted on January 9, 2009 | 1 CommentHow NOT to prepare for a winter overnight. As humorist Dave Barry would say, “I am not making this up!” -
How To: Camp Hygiene Basics
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsKeeping things clean in the backcountry isn’t that hard. So don’t let personal hygiene fears keep you from exploring. -
How To: Winter Camping For Real
Posted on February 28, 2008 | 2 CommentsIt turned out to be a pretty typical winter camping expedition: lots of fun, and enough challenge to make it memorable. -
High On New Year’s Day
Posted on January 4, 2008 | 2 CommentsFor the most wonderful start to the New Year imaginable, try snowshoeing in for an overnight at a remote cabin with good friends. -
Wild Skating: Put On Your Silver Skates and Go The Distance
Posted on December 15, 2006 | No CommentsMost people haven't discovered Nordic skating. I didn't find out about until quite recently, and I hate to think of how many opportunities to enjoy ice I've missed. I
