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Last night was a big moment for me because my application to become a full 4 season winter leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was approved. This is not an easy qualification to get and builds on the 3 season leader qualification I’d already earned. It means a lot to me that the steering committee of my chapter voted to approve …

One of the most time consuming parts of the TGO Challenge, a 15 day coast-to-coast backpacking event held every May, is getting to the one’s start point on the west coast of Scotland. Challengers are required to start at one of 12 absurdly remote but picturesque inns and hostels at the start of their coast-to-coast hikes, and although adequate medication …

Guthook said, “I want to see how long I can lead a life without a fixed schedule” when we were hiking in the mountains the other day. We’d blown off work for the day, an easy thing to do since we both mainly work for ourselves, but have a few part-time jobs on the side too. I keep meeting more …

Yesterday was one on those perfect winter days in the White Mountains when it all came together – good friends, clear blue sky, gorgeous views, and a great climb. Our destination was Mt Nancy (3926′), a New England Hundred Highest Peak, which is climbed via a very steep and un-maintained herd path. Overlooking Norcross Pond, which is itself a climb …