September 3, Chloe and I hiked Mount cube, which was my 5th 52 with a view (52WAV) peak. We also summited North Cube. Here are some helpful links I found while researching the hike: Climbing Mount Cube and North Cube – SectionHiker.com Mount Cube – Dartmouth Outdoors Weather Mount Cube, NOAA Smarts Mountain (closest forecast to Cube), Mountain Weather Forecast … Read More
With my son’s snowshoeing & winter “camping” trip coming up March 17, I decided to get him out for a while with his snowshoes. I’ve also been wanting to get out on a local trail with Chloe, our new dog, to see how her recall is when she is off leash with lots of distractions around. We ended up covering … Read More
UPDATE: May 27th, 10:30 A.M. – I searched for a couple of hours, covering three soggy & brush-filled miles. I unfortunately did not see any signs of Levi. I will update this entry if I hear anything from his owner. My wife recently ran across a post on Facebook asking for volunteers. They need experienced hikers to help locate a dog that … Read More
My family and I are heartbroken to announce that both Riley & Lilly have crossed the rainbow bridge. It has been devastating to lose our beloved dogs just 6 weeks apart. You were such great companions, Constant, loyal and true. My heart will always wear, the pawprints left by you. Riley & Lilly, 2010-2016
We hiked a loop, starting at the Kidder Brook Bridge and taking Kidder Brook Trail to Morgan Pond Trail Loop. Kidder Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #10 and Morgan Pond Trail is trail #20. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com.
More of a nature path than a hike, Brookside Park’s short (< 1 mile), fun trail is a great place for locals to go if they have young children or just want to get out for a few minutes. The trail appears to be new or has had sections recently rebuilt. There are signs (complete with QR Codes) telling the history of the area, as … Read More
We jumped onto Great Brook Trail at the Pingree parking area, in the hopes of seeing the cascades described above. I hope to return in the spring (after mud season) to see the cascades when there is more water. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission … Read More
We hiked a loop starting at Pingree parking area, taking the Bunker Loop, Wolf Tree and Great Brook Trails. Bunker Loop Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #1. Wolf Tree Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #26. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about these trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com/
I’m hoping to get out for another 50-60 mile backpacking trip in the Sierra this summer. I’ve been reviewing my notes from my HST hike, thinking about gear selection, and have started testing out a few items on training hikes and on my snowshoeing trips. It had been a couple weeks since I’d been able to hike and Riley really needed to get … Read More
I’ve been eyeing this mountain for a couple of years now, hoping to hike it when conditions were good for a snow climb. With my upcoming move to New Hampshire, I decided that I should hike it now, then maybe try with snowshoes and crampons later if southern California gets a significant snowfall before I move. We hiked from Vincent Gap, … Read More