The strong winds and bitter cold stopped our returning guest and Redline Guide Chase Hall in their tracks after taking on the first of two mountains planned for the day. The guest, working on his Grid, was able to get Mt Monroe today but not Mt Eisenhower just to the south. He will have to get it done next year. Chase took some gorgeous photos and […]
Starting out, winter hiking can be tough. Heavier packs, more discomfort when not on the go, more layers, freaky weather, etc. It takes some getting used to. There’s a period of acclimation, sort of like some sort of weird hazing or initiation. Before long, however, one gets used to it. Next thing you know they find their stride, and with it comes enjoyment. The focus changes. […]
Imagine hiking Mt Washington in the winter and having someone open a frozen door and inviting you inside when you arrive at the summit — instead of having to rush off because it’s getting cold during a 10-15 minute break. Further, let’s imagine they ask you to stay a while, give you a tour, inform and educate you about the mountain’s crazy weather, feed you a […]
A many time returning guest working on his Grid (hiking all the 4000-footers, every month of the year) requested Redline Guide Chase Hall to hike with him to bag Zealand and Hale for November. The team was strategic not waiting until later in the month and the strategy paid off. We’ll let Chase give the details. November 9th, Hale and Zealand: My guest is working on […]
Not everyone likes winter hiking, especially early in the season before we get used to the energy-sapping cold, initially trickier terrain (this gets easier with snow), and heavier packs. It’s a tough transition. Couple that with overnight gear and it doesn’t get easier. Our suggestion is to ease in and keeping going. This can set the stage for developing more power — which will be noticed […]
This blog post is going to be something along the lines of a “what we did during our summer vacation” theme and will reveal some of the cool and interesting things our guides did over the past several months. The activities range from international adventures, to domestic pursuits, to expanding one’s education. Not all of our guides will be mentioned here. Not to say the ones […]
A regular guest working on his Grid (hiking all the 4ks every month of the year) was at it again. As usual he had Redline Guide Chase Hall to lend a hand and offer oversight. On the docket for November were North and Middle Tripyramids. A new element was added to this particular hike, one that we haven’t really seen much of in a while: snow. […]
Returning guests working on their lists — one from New York City, NY, the other from Peterborough, NH — came back to us for a fall hike claiming two more 4000-footers: Mt Cabot and Mt Moriah. As you’ll see in the photos by Redline Guide Debra McCown, the lines between fall and winter became a little indistinct thanks to the snowy trees and frosty ground conditions […]
Great news for anyone seeking a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and/or CPR/AED certification this coming year as our 2026 dates are now available and signups are now open. Check out our 2026 Added Notes: To learn more, get pricing, and to signup, check out our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) page. These classes may be used to re-certify your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. You are […]
A returning guest really wanted to enjoy Franconia Ridge during nice weather and this was his day… finally. The team hiked the classic loop, though they took on Mt Lafayette first going up Old Bridle Path and Greenleaf Trail, then descending Falling Waters Trail off of Little Haystack. The thinking was one of personal preference as well as the idea of getting the heavy lifting done […]
A fellow working on hiking the 48 4000-footers of New Hampshire came to us looking for a knowing companion to hike with. When he first reached out he was at 38, but he was still getting after the peaks in the interim and today he made it to 43 out of the 48. He has a few peaks left to finish and he wants someone for […]
A new guest reached out to us looking to do a fall ascent of our beloved Mt Washington via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. She had experienced the mountain previously a few years ago and was guided on the Winter Route of the Lion Head Trail. This time she was looking for the beauty inherent with this season — and she got the goods on that front. […]
