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Backcountry Navigation in a Group by Blake Miller

Before setting out, it's good to get everyone on the same page in terms of declination, GPS datumns, and waypoints

There is nothing more enjoyable than hiking with friends in the backcountry. However, preparation is essential for any wilderness trek. When hiking in a group, it’s important for everyone to be on the same page regarding our navigation. Agree in advance to some simple parameters before heading out. The following recommendations can be done at home and take little time to …

Snowshoeing through deep snow and breaking trail below Mt Parker

The Montalban Ridge is one of three ridges south of Mt Washington, running from Boot Spur Mountain to the Saco River outside of Bartlett, NH, and includes Mts Isolation, Davis, Stairs, Resolution, Parker, Langdon, Pickering, and Stanton, from north to south. The peaks from Mt Langdon north, including Mt Parker, lie within the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness Area, which is …

The Fire Tower on North Keararge Mountain is open to the public and had fine 360 views including the Presidential Range

The hike up to the fire tower on North Kearsarge Mountain is a surprisingly steep climb, gaining 2600 feet of elevation in a mere 3.1 miles. But the climb is well worth it, with jaw-dropping 360 views of the White Mountains, including views of the Presidential Range and Carter Notch, Evans Notch and the Baldfaces, Mount Carrigan and The Bonds, and …

The biggest challenge I face on most backpacking trips is eating enough. The problem is that the food I bring or resupply in towns is boring and doesn’t have that much variety. Ramen noodles, rice sides, couscous, pasta, mashed potatoes, refried beans – they’re all monotonous to eat over a 2-3 week period. I could use a little help here. What spices …