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Peak Above the Nubble is a very odd name but it describes the topography of this 3813′ mountain rather well. The 3813′ Peak towers over a curious looking sub-peak called the Nubble. That’s its local name at least. On maps, The Nubble is called Haystack Mountain, one of many mountains named Haystack in New Hampshire. Peak Above the Nubble is …

What in god’s name is a minimalist barefoot hiking boot you wonder? I have to admit, I was intrigued. I always thought the point of barefoot minimalist shoes was to put you in closer contact with the earth and make your foot do and feel more rather than coddling it in a hiking boot. Introducing a minimalist barefoot hiking boot …

I headed back to the Three Ponds area in the Southwestern corner of the White Mountains last Saturday to climb Carr Mountain. There’s something about this area that really resonates with me. It’s wilder and less visited than other parts of the White Mountains, but still accessible with a mix of moderate peaks, open forest, and an abundance of streams …

I bushwhacked another New Hampshire 3000 footer on Saturday named Big Coolidge. It’s located just outside of Lincoln, NH, on the other side of the Kancamagus Highway from Loon Mountain Ski Resort. The summit is visible from downtown Lincoln, although you wouldn’t know there was a town on the other side of the mountain when you claw your way up …