Inner-Pemi Loop Trail
New Hampshire’s Inner-Pemi Loop is located on old railroad beds from logging operations in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This trail is moderately difficult, best hiked in summer / fall, and can be done in two days
Want to Volunteer for Trail Maintenance? Here’s How to Get Started
The beautiful thing about adopting a trail is you discover how much work goes into maintaining the trail systems across the United States. Here’s how to get started, and what it entails
Why are New England Hikers List-O-Holics? Exploring the List Mentality of Northeast Hiking Culture
Why are people in New England so obsessed with hiking lists? Population density? New England personality? A combination? New Hampshire hiker (and list-a-holic) Rebecca Sperry breaks it down.
The Wapack Trail
The Wapack Trail is a 21-mile point-to-point trail located in southwestern New Hampshire. This trail traverses ten named peaks, and is marked with yellow triangles. It can be hiked as a simple overnight and there are no permits required.
The Ten Essentials: What are They and Why are they Important?
While every hiker will develop their own gear list, the ten essentials are considered the bare minimum that every hiker or backpacker should carry
What is Leave No Trace, and Why is it Important?
A refresher on the Leave No Trace principles, why they’re important, and suggestions on how to remind people to be better wilderness stewards
Backpacking and Covid in 2021: Are Shorter Thru-Hikes the Way of the (Near) Future?
With Covid-19 still an unavoidable part of US life, a Triple Crown trail might not be the best option. Remember, there are more options
Isolation Loop Trail
The Isolation Loop is a 23-mile New England loop route that you can knock out in an easy two days. It traverses moderate terrain but has sporadic water sources.
Managing Anxiety in the Backcountry
Rebecca has lived with panic and anxiety disorders for almost 30 years. Here are her tools and techniques for keeping herself calm in the backcountry.
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail
The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail is a 48-mile end-to-end trail in New England that can be accomplished in three-to-four days. It is perfect for an AT shake-down hike or a weekend getaway.