Some mountains just throw everything at everyone and Mt Washington is one such mountain. Known for its insane weather, and so much more. It’s this weather, however, that draws so many people to its alpine areas. But they don’t always make it to the summit. A couple days ago the team turned around not doing all they set out to do (same range, different mountain). The […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
A regularly-returning guest working on his Grid — meaning he’s hiking all 48 of the 4000-footers every month — came to us as he normally does looking to book a hike with Redline Guide Chase Hall. The plan for this hike was to bag Cannon Mountain for October. Since grabbing Cannon is kind of a short one going up via the Kinsman Ridge Trail, they decided […]
