Many of our guests don’t “need” us, per se, but we are good company, we’re very prepared and knowledgeable (plus we’re all really funny and good looking), and we’re within budget for many. Thus, for some folks, having us along for support is a no-brainer, as they say. That was the case with this returning guest. With our help and others, she has been quickly putting […]
A returning private guest wanted to hike the classic “Franconia Ridge Loop” that climbs four peaks. Two of which — Mt Lafayette (5249′) and Mt Lincoln (5089′) — count for the 4k list thanks to elevation and prominence — or a lack thereof on the part of the disqualified (Little Haystack and Truman). This loop utilizes Falling Waters Trail, part of Franconia Ridge Trail, part of […]
We once skied through the back yards of the hillside condo owners at Bretton Woods. It wasn’t intentional, we were simply on a powder mission and got off track a bit. We actually had to climb an embankment to get back into the resort. It was very exciting stuff. We saw security vehicles, lights flashing, headed to the condos as we got back on the groomers […]
bush·whack (verb) /ˈbo͝oSHˌ(h)wak/ 1. live or travel in wild or uncultivated country. This isn’t going to be a promotion. We wouldn’t do that to our friends. We’re not trying to sell you on anything. What we will be talking about doing in this article would in fact be dangerous and a bit foolish for most people. So, don’t do it. To be clear, this isn’t a […]
