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Squam Lake Region: Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest

On The Trails & Summits June 8, 2021

PHOTO: Bria on the boardwalk in the middle of the swamp on the Swamp Trail in the Chamberlain- Reynolds Memorial Forest on Squam Lake. The trails start from College Road in Center Harbor and are…

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Cockermouth Forest – Little Pond, Mount Crosby & Bald Knob

On The Trails & Summits May 13, 2021

PHOTO: Becca hiking the trail from Mount Crosby towards Bald Knob. The more challenging trails to the open summits of Mount Crosby and Bald Knob are a good spring warm-up before tackling the bigger White…

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Snow–It Just Won’t Go!

On The Trails & Summits April 30, 2021

PHOTO: Becca removes her climbing skins from both pieces of her split-board snowboard on Cannon Mountain’s summit. More than a foot of new snow fell in the White Mountains last week. Skiers and snowboarders weren’t…

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Spring Skiing Fun

On The Trails & Summits April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

PHOTO: Danielle on Wildcat’s Upper Catapult Trail with a big vista of Mount Washington across Pinkham Notch. The highest bump is the summit of Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine is the biggest white snowy area…

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The Fat Lady is Singing

On The Trails & Summits March 30, 2021

PHOTO: Sunny afternoon spring skiing is wonderful. Bria is on Waterville Valley’s White Caps Trail under the White Peaks Express high-speed quad chairlift. The slopes are more quiet on weekdays and especially so in the…

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Snowsports Are Great in March

On The Trails & Summits March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

PHOTO: Winter is going to tell Spring that there is plenty of winter left to enjoy in March. Charlie Gunn is cross country skate skiing at Bretton Woods Nordic with Mount Eisenhower’s snow capped summit…

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Skinning & Skiing At Crescent Ridge Glade – Randolph, New Hampshire

On The Trails & Summits March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

PHOTO: Here is where the skin track splits from the Carlton Notch Trail and the blue diamond blazes lead to the top of the Crescent Ridge Glade. At the Randolph Community Forest Trailhead parking lot…

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A Dandy Day in Danbury – Skiing Ragged Mountain Resort

On The Trails & Summits February 17, 2021

PHOTO: Dan flying down Cabin Fever at Ragged Mountain. Be sure to plan ahead and buy your lift tickets online in advance. SkiNH.com is a good resource for ski area winter operations updates. Know Before…

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Enchanting Ice Castles: Winter Magic in Woodstock, NH

On The Trails & Summits February 3, 2021

PHOTO: The moment you arrive at the entrance of the Ice Castles you will be amazed and be enchanted at the sight of the colorful massive ice structures. The Ice Castles’ mission is to create…

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Where To Find Winter Fun

On The Trails & Summits January 21, 2021

PHOTO: Now is a good time to learn! Fun on Pats Peak’s beginner area where skiers and snowboarders take their first lessons on its protected gentle slope serviced by a carpet lift. Find out more…

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Whitten Woods – Trails to South and North Peak

On The Trails & Summits January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

PHOTO: Wow Whitten Woods! The mountain view from the South Peak summit is grand–Squam Lake and the surrounding mountains as far as your eye can see. The hike to South Peak’s summit is just under…

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IT’S SNOW TIME! Ski Biz is Open in New Hampshire

On The Trails & Summits December 22, 2020

PHOTO: Skiers on Outer Bounds at Bretton Woods. The Skyway Gondola up to the new Rosebrook Lodge is open and it isn’t just for skiers and snowboarders, scenic round-trip gondola rides are available to the…

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Shelburne Trails Tramping

On The Trails & Summits December 14, 2020

PHOTO: Bria Clark and yours truly on one of Mount Ignall’s fine view ledges. We enjoyed the view over the Androscoggin River all the way to the snow capped peaks of the Northern Presidential Range. Mother Nature…

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Skyland Trail To Orange Mountain

On The Trails & Summits November 25, 2020November 24, 2020

PHOTO: Sharon and Sarah, the golfing gals, on the open ledges near the summit of Orange Mountain with a big view of nearby Cardigan Mountain. The Skyland Trail traverses the southeast ridge between Cardigan Mountain…

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They’re White! Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington

On The Trails & Summits November 11, 2020

PHOTO: Yours truly experiencing winter like conditions near the summit of Mount Washington. Nelson Craig Photo The thermometer on my car read 13 degrees as I drove up the Base Road to the hiker parking…

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Category: On The Trails & Summits

Squam Lake Region: Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest

Cockermouth Forest – Little Pond, Mount Crosby & Bald Knob

Snow–It Just Won’t Go!

Spring Skiing Fun

The Fat Lady is Singing

Snowsports Are Great in March

Skinning & Skiing At Crescent Ridge Glade – Randolph, New Hampshire

A Dandy Day in Danbury – Skiing Ragged Mountain Resort

Enchanting Ice Castles: Winter Magic in Woodstock, NH

Where To Find Winter Fun

Whitten Woods – Trails to South and North Peak

IT’S SNOW TIME! Ski Biz is Open in New Hampshire

Shelburne Trails Tramping

Skyland Trail To Orange Mountain

They’re White! Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington