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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Gear Archive
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Reader Question: Summer Backpacks And Sleeping Bags
Posted on July 19, 2009 | No CommentsOne piece of advice I would give to anyone looking to buy a pack: get one big enough. Yes, bigger packs are heavier and they tempt you to carry more, but there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to fit what you need in or on your pack. The packs Tim G mentions are perfect for a real go-light backpacker, but I prefer something in the 80 to 90-liter (4,900-5500 cu. in) range for multi-night 3-season backpacking trips. In winter, there’s no such thing as a pack that’s “too big.” -
Reader Questions Answered
Posted on July 17, 2009 | No CommentsI especially love getting questions from readers. It’s even better when I can actually answer them . . . -
Stearns Dog Life Jacket
Posted on July 15, 2009 | No CommentsMy dog Chester is old, a rotten swimmer, and he's skinny and can't float. But...he loves going out in the kayak with me. -
How To: Gear Up For Camping Season
Posted on April 10, 2009 | No CommentsThere’s no cheaper way to enjoy time away from home, than to camp out in a tent. -
How To: Drink Deeply And Stay Hydrated
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No Comments"Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink." -
How To: Advanced Snowshoe Lessons
Posted on February 22, 2009 | 1 CommentWhen the snow isn’t packed or tracked, especially when it gets deep and soft or very crusty, snowshoeing gets to be more challenging. -
Osprey Argon 110
Posted on February 6, 2009 | 2 CommentsI can easily see using the Argon 110 to do a week-long winter trip (or a two-week summer trip) without re-supply. And if it will carry 80 pounds comfortably, imagine how comfortable it would be with a more-normal load? Great piece of equipment! -
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.
