How does a “normal” 91-year-old person get around? Hopefully they just walk around on their own, right, albeit more carefully, deliberately, or with a more casual pace. If, that is, they’re not positioned, unfortunately, behind a walker, gripping a came, or pulling themselves along in a wheelchair. All of this is “normal,” right, and none of it would turn heads. And then there is Dale Sanders… […]
A returning guest who recently ventured with us came back again, this time for a half-day hike to the summit ledges on Middle Sugarloaf. For those who don’t know, Middle Sugarloaf is a member of the 52 With A View family (not to be confused with other 52WAV listee: Mt Sugarloaf). Leading the charge, like last time, was Redline Guide Rhonda Willette. Her words and photos […]
It’s been such a lovely fall this year. Long-lasting colors, relatively mild temps (sans bugs), the drive to get out there while the good times roll hasn’t let up yet. At some point it will, the dark, the damp, and the cold will strip away the motivation and drive from many but for now we’re having a grand old time. This is especially important to those […]
A returning guest and her close friend had a plan involving one of their go-to guides. In this case it was Redline Guide Debra McCown. The mission was to have Debra meet our them at the AMC’s Lonesome Lake Hut, then lead them out-an-back to the Kinsmans as they work on their list. They all had an amazing day with fine weather as they successfully crushed […]
A person from New York City reached out while in this area. She wanted to take a “scenic mountain hike with beautiful summit views, at a comfortable pace, with time for photos and breaks — looking for an enjoyable experience rather than a fitness challenge.” She also added that she was staying at the White Mountain Hotel and Resort and, if possible, it’d be cool if […]
A guest came to us looking to a half- or full-day hike. As we know it this fellow New Hampshirite is just conditioning and has loose plans to hike random stuff in the future as she gets stronger and builds confidence. But right now that confidence is a work in progress, though with more successful and beautiful days like this one on Mt Pemigewasset (52WAV) led […]
A couple hailing from a village in “Staffs” (Staffordshire) in England planned to be in this area during their travels and requested a half-day hike or nature tour. Their objective was to walk around a bit so as to help them “appreciate the beauty of the area.” The chosen mission: Boulder Loop Trail in Albany. Leading was Redline Guide Tim Jones. His photos and words to […]
A returning senior had been working with us for a while as he chipped away at his 4000-footers list. This trip up Mt Washington was going to be his final mountain on that list and summit it for a grand finish he did. Up Jewell Trail they went, heading down along the Cog tracks. In the Cog parking lot our guest’s family had gathered, ready with […]
A returning guest reached out hoping to grab the final two trails required by the rules of the Terrifying 25 list. The final two trails were, specifically, Great Gully and Castle. Leading was Redline Guide Debra McCown and her words and photos follow. He wanted to sneak in his last two Terrifying 25 trails before the season turned to winter, and he got them in just […]
A returning guest came up for another round of hikes. Leading her again was Redline Guide Rhonda Willette. Together, on day one, they took on Mt Success (34/52) on the Mahoosuc Range, even going so far as to find the plane crash site on the AT corridor swath. On day two they went for two mountains: Starr King (35/52 and Mt Waumbek (10/48). Like Mt Success, […]
Some who reach out want challenges, to sweat, but not always. Sometimes people just want to see samples of our grandeur. The nice temps of fall, the not-peak-but-still-wow colors, all with a hint of winter. It makes for a memorable experience. Leading this “Snowliage and Waterfalls” outing — as Tim put it — was Redline Guide Tim Jones. His words and photos follow… A new guest […]
The time since October 17th, 2016, and now has flown. There’s no other way to put it. Absolutely flown! That “boom” you heard is the result of breaking the speed of sound. It’s been quite the ride, but we’ve had some help along the way, friends, family, supporters, and a group of terrific guides — many of whom have been with it for years, some pretty […]
