Breaking Trail On Patagonia’s Cerro Eléctrico
On November 18, my brother Dan and I arrived in Chalten and began madly preparing for our climb. We were there with our family as part of a longer trip through Argentina and would only be in town for three nights. We had decided on a mountain on the...
Kinsmans via Mt. Kinsman Trail: Trip Report
Today I headed up the Mt. Kinsman Trail from Rt. 116 to North and South Kinsman, two of NH’s 4000-footers. The drive itself is incredible — look closely at the granite along the road, for it contains garnet and is unique to Kinsman Notch. When you’re done hiking, stop by the...
Welch and Dickey Loop: Trip Report
The loop over Welch and Dickey Mountains is one of my favorite hikes, and is great for days when I want something quick and rewarding. It offers outstanding views of the surrounding mountain ranges, exposed summits, and many open ledges and rock outcrops along the trail. The entire loop is only...
Lonesome Lake: Trip Report
It’s springtime at the Notch, and nothing illustrates the season better than the gushing waterfalls. Today I set out for a hike up to Lonesome Lake via the Basin-Cascades trail and the Cascade Brook trail, eager to check out the sparkling cascades and waterfalls along the brook. From the...