The sky began to get lighter in the east, then colors started to reveal themselves as the low sun crept closer to the horizon forcing its brilliance through our atmosphere. This created an otherworldly, Martian-like alpenglow. Before long the sun rose over Hurricane Mountain and kissed the ledge with its sunlight. It was stunningly beautiful — shaping up to be a fantastic day. A great one […]
When going over isn’t an option, going around surely is. This was the choice Redline Guide Ryan Mcguire was presented with on his most recent Presidential Traverse attempt leading a single guest. Attempt, yes, because as much as we would love to complete all our quests, weather and other factors will sometimes get in the way. In this case it was the weather. Specifically, the winds. […]
They’re a tough crowd to keep up with, but we try. We love to write about some of the cool things our guides do when they’re not guiding or teaching. We also love to tout their certifications and technical accomplishments. For example, this summer Redline Guide Arlette Laan finished hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail. She then went on to complete a Direttissima (hiking all 48 4000-footers […]
She had two more peaks to go to complete her New Hampshire 48 4000-footers list: Owl’s Head and Isolation. Due to the distance and general remoteness of these peaks, combined with a minor mishap on Adams, she decided hiring a guide as a companion to be a sound idea. We begin with Owl’s Head. On point for this hike was Redline Guide Arlette Laan (whom we’re […]
Although she’s a dedicated hiker in the Whites, the bride-to-be had never hiked either of the Twins, but the groom had and thought of South Twin Mountain — at least so far — as his favorite 4000-footer in New Hampshire. We added “at least so far” because he has six mountains still to go. That said, now that he and his bride have married atop the […]
It was inevitable. We knew that eventually we’d have a couple pick one of the Sugarloaves for their mountain wedding ceremony. It’s a terrific sunrise option, if nature offers up a sunrise, that is. In any case, there are numerous grand vistas in most directions on these well-loved 52WAV peaks. The sunrise on Middle Sugarloaf was less than spectacular on this particular morning. But that’s okay, […]
Scar Ridge (3775′) and Peak Above The Nubble (PATN, 3813′) are two of the New Hampshire mountains that make up the hundred highest peaks in New England (NEHH). Neither of these have a proper trail to their summits requiring hikers to bushwhack. Inasmuch, we are occasionally asked to guide on these mountains. That’s what happened this past weekend with a returning single guest who prefers a […]
Okay, okay, there is no Mt Hobbs, but we have a reputation for mountain weddings so we put that spin on it. The ceremony was on the grounds of the Hobbs Tavern and Brewing Company. They have a nice location in a field with a lazy river meandering through this scenic backdrop. The ceremony was, as requested, very short and sweet. So much so, in fact, […]
We all get by with a little help from our friends. Giving this help is something we’ve done and will keep doing here at Redline Guiding. Call it companion hiking, or whatever, it seems a number of people appreciate this type of service. We’ve done it a few times recently, most notably on New England Hundred Highest peaks since many lack actual trails. In other cases, […]
We’re pleased to announce a cooperative effort between ourselves here at Redline Guiding and Rockhopper Races LLC. For those who don’t know them, they’re the ones bringing professionally-organized mountain racing to the White Mountain National Forest. The effort we’re cooperating on is to bring a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) class to those in need. We’ve been working on this for a while so it’s nice […]
Some folks like to hike, while others like to run with the wind. For those who know him, Redline Guide Ryan Mcguire likes to occasionally run with the wind. So, when three fellows approached, active runners and cyclists looking to crush the Presidential Range, putting Ryan on it was a natural fit. The weather was just about perfect, the group getting a crack of dawn start. […]
We didn’t mention it previously in our last blog post, but while Redline Guide Ken Hodges was up there on the Rock Pile leading in Huntington Ravine, Redline Guide Ryan Mcguire was also up there doing some recreational rock climbing elsewhere in the same ravine. To be specific, he was leading trad on Henderson Ridge. And that’s not all, Redline Guide, owner, and NH Justice of […]
