New Hampshire Appalachian Trail Hiking

A year after section hiking Maine, we set out to tackle the New Hampshire Appalachian Trail. Except this time we planned on section hiking the state in sections. Simply put, it hasn’t worked out as planned. Add two more years and this is still a hike in progress. Please follow along, and feel free to get a good laugh at our expense. Hopefully you can learn something from our mistakes. Sometimes I wonder if we ever do.

Hike Mt. Cardigan Via the Holt Trail

The short, ominous option to the right was the class three Holt Trail, and it was…

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NH Appalachian Trail: The Mahoosuc Range

The Appalachian Trail may be all hugs and kisses on the southern end of New Hampshire,…

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I Could Have Died on the Appalachian Trail

This is a story of what not to do on the Appalachian Trail. It has taken me…

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Kinsman Ridge Trail Sign

Spring Hike Cannon Mountain

Cannon Mountain marks our first spring hike in the White Mountains, and I was pretty excited…

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Greenbelly Meal Bars

Greenbelly Meal Bars are Trail and Tummy Approved

Meal planning is arguably the most difficult aspect of backpacking preparation. It’s tough creating a balanced…

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The Completed Igloo

How to Make an Igloo — and Camp Out Too!

I’ve always wanted to make an igloo and camp out. Inspired by an article in my…

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