Sometimes we head into the mountains to hike without a summit in mind. Sometimes we just want to take on some trail, visit some feature, or take in some view. Nothing wrong with this but, but, but… what is that calling? Is it calling to us? What on earth is that? Is that a mountain? Is that mountain calling to us?! Damn that John Muir. You […]
More will post in the morning, and some have already been published. We’ve been a little busy and we’re playing catch-up. Redline Guides Mike Cherim and Ken Hodges were teaching a two-day Wilderness Navigation course, for example. Then there was the history- and geology-focused Nature Tour Mike led in Crawford Notch (done mostly in his Jeep since it was pouring buckets). This was all while Ken […]
Sometimes we struggle with our writing. We search for the perfect words that perfectly describe what we want them to. And usually we succeed (or we hope so, anyway). And sometimes we don’t have to. Sometimes we don’t have to find the best words to describe the task at hand or the struggle experienced up to that point because sometimes, just sometimes, one of our awesome […]
Cathedral Ledge, co-located in both North Conway and Bartlett, NH — depending on where you’re standing (or hanging on for dear life) — is the site of many weddings. It’s very popular and sometimes crowded but if you get there in the early morning hours hardly anyone is around. This couple, Eduardo and Khrystine, took advantage of that fact and showed up early for their August […]
There was more than one party up in our mountains today. Redline Guide Pat Ferland was likewise up there leading two ladies from Canada along the Franconia Ridge taking them on what has become a classic and very popular loop. With support from home (thanks Julie), they were able to bypass the parking challenges associated with that trailhead. For our guests, this gained them two of […]
Two fellows looking for two hikes over a period of two days. Specifically, on day one they took on and conquered Mt Pierce (4313′). On day two, they wanted something different. Their guide Redline Guide John Bergman, opted to take them on Zealand Trail, brought them into the spectacular Zealand Notch, and had them check out Zealand Falls and the Hut where they enjoy coffee and […]
It was still a full day, but Redline Guide Phoebe Seltzer, we noticed, checked back in earlier than anticipated. She predicted an 8-10 hour day. The objective was to ascend the Ammo, get on Crawford Path, summit Mt Washington — if its weather allowed it — then take Gulfside to Jewell. A fairly standard loop. The weather, though, ugh. It was nice in town, but up […]
We did it again, or rather you did it again. You made us great. Or rather our guides did it again. They made us great. Or something like that. We’re not exactly sure what the criteria is or how all this works. We do know that whatever levers were pulled or buttons were pushed must have worked as we have been presented yet again with the […]
This Mt Washington hike was for a mother and son. The son wanted it; it was on his to-do list. The mom, being supportive, went along with it making it all happen for her newly minted teenager. On lead for this hike was Redline Guide Howard Aronson. Howard led them both up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, to Crawford Path — which just happens to be the […]
We wanted the tour to be extra special so we called in to the weather people and ordered up a light rain for the day. Our intent was a positive one — hear us out: The hiking couple visiting were from the UK and here on a holiday/business. We wanted to make it feel like home. Come to find out, however, this couple’s from Essex and […]
Thier up-and-coming trip won’t be on their first section of the John Muir Trail (JMT) in California, but this one’s likely going to be a bit different than their last. The last time they competed a section of this incredible trail it was dry, no crossings to worry about, everything simple in that regard. This year, however, is different. This year the section they’ll be attempting […]
Hiking all the trails described in the AMC’s White Mountain Guide Book is a worthwhile and rewarding pursuit. It starts off and stays fun for a long time. It’s only when you’re about 90% done does it begin to feel like a list. A chore. A thing involving logistics. Most hikers would rather be out there hiking, not mulling it over at the planning table. One […]
