An oft-returning Gridder came to us hoping to grab Mt Madison and Mt Adams for December (he’s hiking every 4000-footer during every month of the year — a.k.a. “Gridding”). Normally we pair him up with Redline Guide Chase Hall but Chase had some personal hiking to attend to so we put Redline Guide Debra McCown on the mission. To avoid increasingly challenging conditions the team began […]
A fellow working on his Grid — hiking all the 4ks, every month of the year — an oft-returning guest, usually goes out with Redline Guide Chase Hall. This time, however, Chase was off so Redline Guide Mike Maciel accepted the mission and went with. The goal for the day was to bag Mt Flume and that’s what they did. Liberty, for December, was done so […]
We were contacted by a South Korean photography student focusing on documentary imagery. She was visiting New York City but wanted to spend a few days up here in the New Hampshire mountains. She reached out to us wanting to try snowshoeing. We were given only a day’s notice but Redline Guide Mike Cherim was able to lead her on a small half day adventure. She […]
It seems like they were just out there, “they” referring to Redline Guide Chase Hall along with our returning guest working on his Grid — “Grid” referring to summiting all of 48 4000-footers, every month of the year. This post is covering not one but two outings. The first was Carrigain. The second was Waumbek. They had a larger plan in mind but after breaking trail […]
A many-time returning guest working on his Grid — meaning to summit all 48 4000-footers, every month of the year — and reached out to his permaguide Redline Guide Chase Hall. The objective this trip, if not already clear by the title, was Owls Head. Chase reported that the higher crossings were tricky and they had to get creative. The rocks, he wrote, were glazed over. […]
Two days of hiking was on the table for a returning couple from New York City. The 4000-footer mountains “needed” included Cannon for day one and Galehead on day two. Due to the road walk and snowy forecast, however, Flume (via Osseo) replaced Galehead on their dance card. Leading both days was Redline Guide Debra McCown. Here are some of her photos from the trip. Day […]
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 […]
