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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Getting Started Archive
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Warm/Cold Winter Backpacking
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 6 CommentsDo you know the difference between “warm” and “cold” winter backpacking? -
How To: Winter Cycling In Safety And Comfort
Posted on January 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsWinter cycling can be fun, safe, and comfortable...with some planning! -
How To: Winterfest, A Place To Learn Winter Fun
Posted on January 22, 2010 | 1 CommentAt the annual Winterfest Weekend in Fairlee, Vermont, you'll see a whole lot of smiling, happy people out playing in the snow or on the ice. -
How To: Snowshoes 101
Posted on January 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsIf I had to choose one piece of equipment to enjoy snow with, it would be a good snowshoes. -
Enquiries into the Art of Snowboarding, Part 1
Posted on January 5, 2010 | No CommentsOur resident ski instructor tries snowboarding at Pats Peak in New Hampshire and learns to be a beginner again. Stay tuned for more updates from the field. -
How To: Sledding Safety
Posted on December 31, 2009 | 1 CommentRamping up the speed and maneuverability of sleds means ramping up the opportunity to have something go wrong. -
Avoiding Rookie Mistakes: First X-C Adventure of 2009/10
Posted on December 31, 2009 | No CommentsDon’t make these rookie mistakes on your first cross-country ski adventure of the winter. -
How To: Trail Traction Devices In Action
Posted on December 24, 2009 | No CommentsOut on the trails in winter, not having the traction you need can range from being slightly annoying to dangerous to deadly. -
How To: Coping With Deep Cold
Posted on December 21, 2009 | 1 CommentIt’s perfectly possible to have a wonderful time skiing or riding when the actual air temperature is minus 20. Or colder. Here’s how:
