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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Backcountry Archive
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Winter Skills Training and Nordic Skating Make For A Great Weekend
Posted on February 5, 2011 | No CommentsWhat is there NOT to like about Winter Skills Training and Nordic Skating, cross-country skiing and dinner in a tipi all in one Week-end!?! -
REI’s Fall 2010 Lineup–It’s About Moisture Control
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsREI announces new 2010 fall gear...lots of new equipment and clothing! -
Resort Review: Smugglers’ Notch
Posted on March 19, 2010 | No CommentsIgnorance is bliss. And diamonds are NOT always a girl’s (or boy’s) best friend . . . particularly when they’re black diamonds . . .and especially when there are two (or three!) of them. But, more about this in a moment. Smugglers’ Notch is clearly a mountain with a Clark Kent/Superman... -
Backcountry Skiing Basics
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No CommentsWhen enough snow has fallen, the whole world becomes a playground. . . . -
Warm/Cold Winter Backpacking
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 6 CommentsDo you know the difference between “warm” and “cold” winter backpacking? -
Alpina Discovery Backcountry Skis
Posted on December 25, 2009 | No CommentsIf you are going to have only one pair of cross-country skis to use anywhere, any time . . . -
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: Plan A Winter Adventure
Posted on December 18, 2009 | No CommentsWinter adventures always require more careful planning than summer excursions of equal duration -
A Rare Display Of Common Sense
Posted on March 27, 2009 | No CommentsMy sweetheart Marilyn is quietly reading. While she’s not exactly hiding from me, it’s clear that she’s ignoring me. I admit it, I’m very restless and a little grumpy. With reason.
