They came to us from lands to the south and to the west that are flatter. They weren’t unfamiliar with our offerings, but they knew what they knew only scratched the surface of what there is to know. They hired us to fill in some of the blanks. One-point-five days, they indicated, is what they had in their time budget. For now (they have promised to […]
Our guests wanted a trial by fire. To be thrown to the wolves, so to speak. Left to fend for themselves or to perish while trying… okay, okay, we’re exaggerating. They, did, however, mention the word “extreme.” But by this they really meant to make it real — to not hold back and offer a legitimate experience they could take to the bank for years to […]
White Cap/Kennebago and Cupsuptic Snow — parts of the Rangely “Six Pack” — were needed by this frequently returning guest so he once again called on us to lend a hand, to serve as companion. On lead with him, as on previous trips, was Redline Guide Ken Hodges. The whole trip was fairly standard, no headlines so to speak, but it should be noted, the colors […]
Our guest needed two of our taller 4000-footers — Mts Adams and Jefferson — for her list. We were there to help. Being that she already hiked Mt Madison on another excursion, this Northern Presidential traverse could be abbreviated at the start so Redline Guide Arlette Laan lead her up Valley Way. Perfect. So that’s what they did. Adams fell, and so did Jefferson. There was […]
Redline Guide Mike Maciel led these trips — a Bonds-Zealand Traverse and a day on the southern end of Franconia Ridge to summit two more 4000-footers, Liberty and Flume — and Mike also provided a nice summary of their time together in the wild. (Thank you, Mike.) So, without further ado, let’s embark on their journey together. A story of gain fueled by loss in the […]
When Redline Guide Nico Dubois “checked out” using our safety-focused online system early that morning, the email we received said he was going to lead the typical “Classic” north-to-south Presidential Traverse to Mt Pierce covering several “4000-footers.” And his “Plan B” was to tack on Jackson and maybe even Webster if our guest was feeling good. As it turns out, he was feeling great, so the […]
Show me something, teach me something, push me to my limits. She asked, we agreed. On point for this one was Redline Guide Ken Hodges. Originally we were thinking Mt Washington might be a good choice for her. After Ken spoke with her at length, however, he decided a trip into the wilderness on his trail — Rainbow Trail — would be a good option. This […]
We have long recommended Mt Pierce as a New Hampshire hiker’s first 4000-footer, this was time to put that to the test. Would it be enough? Too much? Too little. Based on what knew about this returning guest, this should be just right. Let’s check it out. The day started cloudy but the sun worked its magic and eventually came out. The wind was blowing so […]
Yep, another one. It if seems like there was one just a day ago, then you’re paying attention. This one was another private hike with one person looking to get it done, but this time Redline Guide Nico Dubois was on point. They made good time on the trip. The guest had hiked Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua is in her sights. This was sort of a training […]
A fit and active but very private family living in Massachusetts but originally from couple of Scandinavian countries wanted to be introduced to a hike in the White Mountain National Forest. For this tour we decided Pine Mountain in Gorham — recently added to the 52 With a View list — would be a good choice for a half day hike thanks to its variety. On […]
We will often guide folks on the Huntington Ravine Trail. Thanks to a few exposed and awkward sections, this Terrifying 25 trail really is terrifying in the eyes of many. It is a rather specific climb demanding precision routing — something that many get wrong. Redline Guides Ken Hodges and Howard Aronson, both guiding up there, noticed a number of folks getting themselves stuck in the […]
Half of forty-eight is twenty-four and that where this returning guest ended up after a couple of days with our guides. First up was Redline Guide Nico Dubois who led our guest on a Wildcat Range traverse (up 19 Mile Brook Trail and down Polecat). After that was Redline Guide Mike Maciel who led him on an ascent of Mt Waumbek via Starr King and the […]
