Enjoy the Journey – Adventures in the Mountains of New England
7/9/2022 I had been thinking about doing a Presidential Traverse for some time. I had even contacted a ride to transport me from my car which I'd leave at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch to my starting trailhead, Appalachia. The 20+ mile traverse is a rite of passage of sorts for those who hike... Continue Reading →
I think it is pretty well established at this point that I am primarily a solo hiker. I just like it. I don't worry if I am too slow, too fast, too quiet. I am not concerned if the trail selection is too difficult or too easy or that my companion is bored with my... Continue Reading →
Approaching the summit of Moosilauke in March Where have I been? Hiking. Just haven't been up north as much hiking 4000 footers very often. I'm going to start taking this blog in a different direction. I have not changed but I've made some self discoveries lately. I didn't realize the impact the year I spent... Continue Reading →
2/21/2022 On Sunday I had hiked Camels Hump, just south of Burlington Vermont. I spent Sunday night at The Anchorage Inn on South Burlington so I could get 2 days of hiking in without driving for MANY hours. The Anchorage was OK. No Frills, better than car camping as I have so often in the... Continue Reading →
2/20/2022 I had been watching the weather for a few days. The previous weekend I had cancelled this very plan. I don't always expect blue skies and bright sun but I do try to balance that desire with getting out there as much as possible. Ideally I would have gone up Saturday but a winter... Continue Reading →
2/9/2022 The previous weekend I had planned to hike Mt Abraham and Mt Ellen via the Battell Trail and the Long Trail. Conditions came together that kept me a mile away from Ellen and turning around. A storm on Friday meant the most logical day would be Sunday 2/9/2022. This would give me Saturday to... Continue Reading →
1/29/2022 I had been planning to hike this weekend. Just wasn't exactly sure where. I have a strong pull to the White Mountains. There are so many hikes I can't wait to do again. I balance that draw with my desire to work on the NE67 as my next hiking goal. I decided to head... Continue Reading →
10/23/2021 After finishing the NH48 a couple weeks previous, I decided to tackle a 4000 footer in a different state. I chose Killington in central Vermont. This was foreign territory not only because it's not New Hampshire but I also didn't know what resources t tap for trail conditions, trail reviews, and preparations needed. I... Continue Reading →
10/10/2021 As you learned from my last post, I was not impressed with my accommodations. Over priced and smelled strange. Didn't stink really, just smelled weird. I adjusted and actually got a good nights sleep after some final research and reading in my White Mountain Guide (mountain trail bible). I was able to sleep in... Continue Reading →
10/9/2021 I had taken the previous two weekends off from hiking. The first weekend I took a friend to Mount Washington to ride the Cog to the summit. I've always wanted to do it and I thought my friend would enjoy it as well. It was a great day. The following weekend I was sick.... Continue Reading →
Mountain Mike 