NH 48 4000 Footers: Wildcat Mountain D via Polecat Ski Trail – Gorham, NH (May 2, 2018)

I haven’t taken the time to write a full trip report yet, but I wanted to share some photos/conditions in case someone is thinking about hiking Wildcat via Polecat soon. There’s plenty of snow for snowshoeing or hiking with microspikes, but the snow is getting pretty thin in spots for skiing and snowboarding. Here are some photos: If you regularly hike … Read More

Hike in Progress: Wildcat D, Gorham NH

I’m heading out to hike my 2nd NH 4000 footer since moving to NH last year.  I hope to hit the trail around 1 P.M. Wednesday May 2. You’ll be able to watch my progress below, which will be tracked by my DeLorme InReach Explorer Two Way Satellite Communicator. It should start updating my location as soon as I hit the trail. Please note: During my … Read More

#EarnYourTurns: Okemo’s Lower World Cup Trail (April 24, 2018)

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A quick 35 min training session to test out a new pack and get a little lunch-time training in.  If you still haven’t had your fill of snowshoeing this year and live in the area, I recommend checking out Okemo. From what I’ve found, they have the best uphill travel policy around, allowing guests to use any open trails, free … Read More

#EarnYourTurns: Okemo via Upper & Lower Chief (March 23, 2018)

Details coming soon! Geek Stats Ludlow Mountain, via Upper & Lower Chief Ski Trail  || Distance: 1.76 miles || Duration: ~1.5 hours || Gain/Loss: +1,872 || Max Elevation: 3,156′ || Difficulty: Strenuous If you regularly hike or backpack in the northeast, please join our Facebook group, New England Hiking and Backpacking! It’s a great place to ask questions and share your photos, trip … Read More

Photos: Okemo Snowshoeing, December 8th & 9th, 2017

I recently participated in two snowshoeing events at Okemo Mountain Resort: Dec 8: Guided Snowshoe Tour for Okemo’s Media Weekend Dec 9: Naturalist Joe Karl leads a guided snowshoe tour up the mountain, offering a beautiful nighttime perspective of Okemo’s Jackson Gore Tubbs Snowshoes provided equipment for the both of these events. Between the two events, there were nearly 40 participants, … Read More

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