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REI’s Fall 2010 Lineup–It’s About Moisture Control
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsREI announces new 2010 fall gear...lots of new equipment and clothing! -
Resort Review: Smugglers’ Notch
Posted on March 19, 2010 | No CommentsIgnorance is bliss. And diamonds are NOT always a girl’s (or boy’s) best friend . . . particularly when they’re black diamonds . . .and especially when there are two (or three!) of them. But, more about this in a moment. Smugglers’ Notch is clearly a mountain... -
Backcountry Skiing Basics
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No CommentsWhen enough snow has fallen, the whole world becomes a playground. . . . -
Warm/Cold Winter Backpacking
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 4 CommentsDo you know the difference between “warm” and “cold” winter backpacking? -
Alpina Discovery Backcountry Skis
Posted on December 25, 2009 | No CommentsIf you are going to have only one pair of cross-country skis to use anywhere, any time . . . -
How To: Trail Traction Devices In Action
Posted on December 24, 2009 | No CommentsOut on the trails in winter, not having the traction you need can range from being slightly annoying to dangerous to deadly. -
How To: Plan A Winter Adventure
Posted on December 18, 2009 | No CommentsWinter adventures always require more careful planning than summer excursions of equal duration -
A Rare Display Of Common Sense
Posted on March 27, 2009 | No CommentsMy sweetheart Marilyn is quietly reading. While she’s not exactly hiding from me, it’s clear that she’s ignoring me. I admit it, I’m very restless and a little grumpy. With reason. -
Wonderful Winter Workshop
Posted on January 30, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a hint. If you want a quiet, relaxing, laid-back winter weekend, you most definitely DO NOT want to sign up for one of the AMC New Hampshire Chapter’s (www.amc-nh.org) Winter Workshops at Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, NH.
