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Mt. Lafayette

West Peak, seen while hiking Bigelow Mountain in Western Maine

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Bigelow Mountain | 4150 ft | ME

A hidden gem in Western Maine... and why outdoor people are the best people.

August 15, 2021

Undercast sunrise, seen while hike Mt. Lafayette and Mt. Lincoln in the White Mountain National Forest

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Mt. Lafayette & Mt. Lincoln | 5260 ft | NH

Beautiful cascades and a stunning undercast sunrise... and why you should never sleep in on hiking days.

August 5, 2021

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A year ago today, my right foot was covered in mud

A year ago today, my right foot was covered in mud on Mt. Isolation, and I was pointing definitively toward the trail.

Today my right foot is in a boot, and I’m holding this map with a lot of uncertainty.

Is 8 weeks enough time to train for 100 miles?

I’m about to find out.

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And when it’s all over, I’ll be a speed climbe

And when it’s all over, I’ll be a speed climber 😂

It started with a pickle in a bag and ended with a $It started with a pickle in a bag and ended with a broken heel. It’s taken me awhile (almost exactly 4 weeks!) to be ready to post this. A lead climbing fall in Camden Hills resulted in a calcaneal fracture (aka a broken heel) and has me non-weight bearing for 6 weeks. It’s hiking season. And climbing season. And all active things outside all the time season. This injury sucks, that’s for sure. But it has forced me to find other ways to move. I’m swimming, bombing around the streets of Portland on my knee scooter, and climbing with one leg. In a few weeks, I’ll be trail walking. By August I’ll be hiking. This fall could have been so much worse. I was with amazing friends that day who carried me out of the woods and who, along with my family, have continued to support me by driving me around to doctor’s appointments, the Y, the climbing gym, and anywhere else I need to go. They check on my mental health, work out with me, cheer me on, and climb with one leg in solidarity. They will be with me when I go on my first slow, hobbling hike, in person or in spirit. It is ironic that I started hiking and climbing alone, very intentionally, and ended up finding my people out in the woods. It’s those people who understand how hard it is to have your active independence taken away and how much it hurts to miss the mountains. It’s not the summer I planned. But it’s going to be a great summer, thanks to friends and a fighting spirit. Much love, adventure crew ❤️$

The sun was shining at Jockey Cap! A perfect first

The sun was shining at Jockey Cap! A perfect first outing while I recover from the dreaded ‘vid.
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Highlights included resting in the hammock and making shadow portraits while @xbowjim set ropes, dogs living their best climbing lives, scoping out routes for when energy is 100%, and determining (once and for all) I need to purchase a stick clip.
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#jockeycaprock #climboutside #climbwithdogs #mainerockclimbing #rockclimbing

Ummm wait. There are rocks and ocean and sun AND I

Ummm wait. There are rocks and ocean and sun AND I can climb it!?
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Another adventure with @xbowjim and @thorlabradormaine ❤️

How did @xbowjim gets those pups to sit so still?

How did @xbowjim gets those pups to sit so still? Hint: 🐷
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#polaroid #campingwithdogs #baconbribe
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Mt Flume via Osseo Trail . Hiked this one Tuesday

Mt Flume via Osseo Trail
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Hiked this one Tuesday with a new friend who has never hiked in the Whites. He got it all. Humid t-shirt weather, post holes, ladders still covered in snow, butt slides, fog, wind, rain, hail… and then sunshine. Welcome to The Whites!
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The good news: no sheets of ice at the top, just snow. It made for much softer landings.
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Ended the day with a riverside campsite at Hancock and a very tired pup.
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🥾⛺️❤️
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Kearsarge North . Quick trip up to the tower this

Kearsarge North
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Quick trip up to the tower this morning 💕
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The first half felt like spring, the second half was a sheet of ice. I have the lump on my head to prove it 🤕 Micro spikes weren’t really effective, time to switch to Exo or Nano if you have them. Need that grippy-grip!
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And of course, it’s still snowy over on the big guy.
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Bring on the melting ☀️!!
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#mtkearsarge #hikethewhites #hikenh #mountainview #morninghike #intothewoods

North & South Kinsman . Spring is coming! Still lo

North & South Kinsman
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Spring is coming! Still lots of snow on the trails (and lots of postholes), but the summits are melting and the weather is changing.
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When I reached Lonesome Lake in the morning I was able to walk across is. When I returned in the afternoon, it was significantly melted on top.
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I loved this hike in the summer and loved it just as much in the snow. There is one stretch of scary steep ice, but it is manageable with micro spikes. Snowshoes helped too.
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Get out there while the sun is warm and the snow is soft. Your legs will hate you, but it will be worth it!
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The Carters . I hiked this loop (Imp/Carter-Moriah

The Carters
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I hiked this loop (Imp/Carter-Moriah/19 Mile Brook) last summer and called it a hike I didn’t love. Maybe it was my mood, or the trail conditions, or the weather, but it felt like a slog.
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This winter hike was completely different. I’m calling it a favorite. The beautiful weather and the company of pups and friends didn’t hurt. The views were incredible, and the climb was moderate and consistent, perfect for snowshoes. Don’t miss this one before the snow melts!
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Mill Brook Preserve . One of my favorite local hi

Mill Brook Preserve
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One of my favorite local hikes. It’s got some serious climbs (they’re short, but they burn), water the whole way (Mill Brook, obvi), and plenty of mileage (8 miles if you do the whole loop). It is beautiful in every season and wonderfully secluded for being just 10 minutes outside Portland.
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Today’s sunshine and warmth was the nudge I needed to take an into-the-woods mental health day. It was also a nice reminder that as much as I love the total body-mind reset a big mountain provides, nature’s healing powers exist wherever there are trees, air, and water.
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The Hancocks . I was hoping to hike Mt. Washingto

The Hancocks
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I was hoping to hike Mt. Washington, but the wind forecast changed from 15 mph to 50 and the temp from 2 to -20, sooooo…
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The Hancocks!
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There was beautiful, fresh snow and a bluebird sky. Perfect snowshoe conditions and no significant (ie windy and cold) alpine exposure.
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However… I must have blocked out the final 3/4 mile to the summit after I hiked this last winter. WOWWWW! Steep doesn’t even seem like the right word. Nearly vertical? Call it what you want, it was one of the longest 3/4 miles I’ve ever hiked.
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The views were worth it though, and the rest of this hike is very gradual. It’s a good one for a cold day when you don’t want to get super sweaty and risk getting cold. I stayed warm, even though my hair froze.
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Baldface Circle Trail - 9.5 miles . I’ve been me

Baldface Circle Trail - 9.5 miles
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I’ve been meaning to hike this trail for awhile, specifically to see the emerald pool (currently frozen). It’s only an hour and half from Portland — always a plus while the days are still short. I decided to check out the snowy version and return next summer for the pool.
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North and South Baldface aren’t small peaks (both apx 3600 ft) and the trek up a huge rock face that looks like a staircase for giants is no joke. There was a lot of ice, making the climb precarious in spots (spikes were a must), and the exposed summits were chilly, even without much wind.
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But… the views from the peaks were worth the cold temps and the slippery scrambles. The first and last 2 miles were a pleasant woods walk, crossing several frozen streams, and I didn’t see another soul all day.
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Not an easy hike but definitely a new favorite!
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It was a perfect day for hiking below the tree lin

It was a perfect day for hiking below the tree line! Sunny, clear, and snowy… and -26 real feel on Washington 🥶 I tested out my new snowshoes today too!
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Moriah via Stony Brook Trail was well-packed, and the (partially frozen) water crossings were easy. Breezy at the summit, but the woods were still and quiet.
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The Canadian Jays were particularly fuzzy (winter coat?), and the views were beautiful.
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Looking forward to snow on Friday for more wintery treks!
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Blue bird skies @portlandmetrails today! Lots to s

Blue bird skies @portlandmetrails today! Lots to see and sniff.
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Also new gear from @protectourwinters — an org devoted to tackling the climate crisis — and keeping winters cold and snowy. POW 💥❄️❤️
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A solstice circle and strange snow on today’s ur

A solstice circle and strange snow on today’s urban hike.
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My favorite time of the day: golden ☀️ with th

My favorite time of the day: golden ☀️ with the golden 🐶
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and a poem I read today:
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I went to the woods because
I wished to live deliberately,
to front only the essential
facts of life, and see if
I could not learn what it
had to teach, and not
when I came to die, discover
that I had not lived

- Henry David Thoreau

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Mt. Kearsarge . Great trip up Kearsarge today on

Mt. Kearsarge
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Great trip up Kearsarge today on the lesser traveled Weeks Brook Trail. Reviews said the trail was tough to follow, but I had no trouble staying on course. This route heads up the east side of the mountain, past a beautiful pond, and is longer (10 miles) than the popular North Conway approach (6 miles). Gradual and moderate until a last ledgy push at the end. No snow, lots of ice, no other living souls, gorgeous views.
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Luna loved every minute, even the wild winds at the summit!
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Madison Gulf Trail Great Gulf Wilderness . My fir

Madison Gulf Trail
Great Gulf Wilderness
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My first experience breaking a trail! All was well for about 4 miles… and then the snow got reeeally deep.
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I’ve often said winter hiking is easier because the packed trail floats over the rocks. But when you’re the first person packing the snow down, it’s a little like throwing darts in the dark. I had plenty of steps that didn’t land where I expected them too (luckily, none in water), but being out there in fresh snow was pretty amazing too. I bailed out at my turn-back time, just below the tree line.
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I’ll be trying this route again… with snowshoes next time!
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❄️❄️❄️ Mts Avalon, Field, Willey, Tom

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Mts Avalon, Field, Willey, Tom
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We were so excited to get out in the snow today! This is Luna’s hiking season (aka COLD), and she was not disappointed to by the fresh, powdery white stuff.
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Not much for views today, but many friendly hikers and fellow pups out in this winter wonderland.
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