Trail Running – Greeley Pond, Mad River Notch
Moderate running in a quiet notch.
The Greeley Ponds Trail is a great fairly level run that takes you to the heart of Mad River Notch and the secluded Greeley Ponds. The trail has pretty good footing, but a few spots are a little rocky where the neighboring Mad River has washed it [...]
Mountain Running – Franconia Ridge, New Hampshire
The Franconia Ridge is one of the classic New England hiking destinations. This loop includes a view into Walker Ravine, an AMC hut, a couple of 5000 foot peaks, above tree line running, and a series of waterfalls. The loop consists of the Old Bridal Path to Greenleaf Hut, the Greenleaf Trail to the summit of Mt. Lafayette, the Franconia Ridge Trail to the summit of Little Haystack, and the Falling Waters Trail back down to the trailhead.
Trail Running – Boulder Loop Trail
Roadside loop right off the Kancamagus Highway.
The Boulder Loop Trail is a great place to do some uphills right out of the parking lot. It is also a great place to go when the winds are howling due to the shelter from the trees. If you’re looking for something to do in the [...]
Signal Ridge to Mt. Carrigan
Some of the best views in the White Mountains.
This is quite the rocky climb, but the views at the top from the observation tower and the Signal Ridge are some of the best in the White Mountains. The trail starts off fairly flat next to a stream and winds through stands of [...]
Trail Running Baldface Mountain
12 miles of great views, topped off with a swim in Emerald Pool.
I got to explore this 12 mile loop with Maury McKinney, a longtime New Hampshire climbing guide and now triathalon trainer and swimmer extrodinaire. Right off the bat I’m up for a long day, at a pretty quick pace, with my camera equipment [...]
Ice Fishing with Kids
Ice fishing in New Hampshire, an adventure just not one you can’t make supper from. Taking kids ice fishing is great as long as there is no plans for eating fish for supper.
Skiing and Riding in Tuckerman Ravine
Big avalanches, lots of snow, great skiing in Tuckerman Ravine, just make sure you know where it’s good and where it’s not. It’s always an adventure skiing in New Hampshire.