From snowy Colorado summits to early New England foliage, this summer was a whirlwind of adventures. I spent July chasing 14ers in the San Juans, August exploring Maine’s coast and mountains with Mojave, and September squeezing in a final Colorado trip before camping through peak fall in New Hampshire. Here’s the full recap before ski season kicks off.
Read MoreRemote, scenic, and surprisingly mellow, Huron Peak offers one of the most rewarding hikes in the Sawatch Range. With golden aspens, broad alpine meadows, and a snowy summit panorama, this 14er feels like pure wilderness from start to finish.
Read MoreShort, steep, and rugged, Mount Princeton’s standard route offers a classic Sawatch 14er experience. From colorful alpine tundra and sprawling boulder fields to a panoramic summit above Buena Vista, this hike delivers nonstop views and a true taste of Colorado’s high country.
Read MoreSteep, grueling, and geologically dramatic, the Carter Dome loop through Carter Notch is one of the White Mountains’ most striking routes. Towering cliffs, glacier-carved ponds, and sweeping Presidential views make the effort unforgettable.
Read MoreNotorious for its long, wooded approach and viewless summit, Owl’s Head isn’t most hikers’ favorite 4,000-footer. But by biking Lincoln Woods and using the Black Pond and Brutus bushwhacks, the day becomes shorter, drier, and surprisingly enjoyable — with the steep Owl’s Head Slide offering the hike’s best challenge and views.
Read MoreSteep, rugged, and relentlessly scenic, the Glen Boulder route to Mount Isolation offers some of the most dramatic views in the Whites. From the perched boulder and Gulf of Slides outlook to the quiet summit deep in the Dry River Wilderness, this hike delivers challenge and reward in equal measure.
Read MoreFrom mossy forest trails to sweeping alpine ridges, this route offers some of the Whites’ finest views. With a stop at Zeacliff and a final push to West Bond’s intimate summit, hikers are rewarded with panoramas of the entire Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Read MoreSome weddings are beautiful. Others are truly unforgettable. Danielle and Tom’s Mount Washington summit wedding was the kind of celebration that reminds me exactly why I do what I do — this is the dream.
Read MoreA steady climb through rolling alpine meadows leads to one of Colorado’s most distinctive summits. With its broad, blocky crown and dramatic cliff edges, Uncompahgre Peak stands apart—geologically and visually—from any other 14er in the state.
Read MoreA short, stunning alpine hike with wildflowers at your feet and endless San Juan views overhead. Handies Peak may be one of the easiest 14ers, but with peak bloom and golden light, it felt like walking through a dream.
Read MoreAn early alpine start, a gnarly 4WD road, and one of the best effort-to-reward summit views in Colorado—this detailed trip report covers everything you need to know about hiking Mount Sneffels (14,150’) via Yankee Boy Basin. Includes trail conditions, driving tips, scrambling sections, and what to expect from this iconic San Juan 14er.
Read MoreIn 2021, as the world stood still during the pandemic, Natalie and I did something that felt radically freeing—we bought a van and built it out into our own tiny home on wheels. We were inspired by all the dreamy YouTube channels and Instagram reels of nomads chasing sunsets, waking up in mountain vistas, and living cozy, curated lives on the road. The builds were beautiful—sometimes more inviting than real homes—and the promise of freedom, spontaneity, and adventure pulled us in like a tide.
And for a while, van life was exactly that: magical.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing I’m learning about my relationship with summer, it’s that time seems to slow down. Part of me is grateful because, in the winter, I feel like I’m living ski trip to ski trip, one storm to the next — and before you know it, winter is over. May lasted forever. June lasted just as long.
Read MoreThere’s a certain irony in loving the wild.
Nature — vast, open, and boundless — gives us a sense of freedom, of possibility. Yet for many of us who spend our days scaling peaks, chasing rivers, or carving through snow, a deeper wilderness often haunts us: loneliness.
Read MoreHere I am, writing this post in June, reflecting on the wild contrast from just a month ago when I was still immersed in deep winter. May kicked off with a snowy surprise. I spent a week in Summit County, a tradition I've crafted over the years, visiting in early May to take advantage of the epic snow conditions and the quieter crowds at Copper and A Basin.
Read MoreApril is generally not my favorite month. The painful transition from a wintry wonderland to melting snow and muddy trails leaves much to be desired in terms of outdoor scenery and opportunities for recreation. However, I’ve made the most of it by heading north to enjoy some of the last downhill and Nordic skiing. I also flew out to Colorado to wrap up the downhill ski season with a bang. During the downtime between ski days, I’ve kicked off my mountain biking season and started trail running again as the weather improved.
Read MoreMarch came and went—despite all the time I spent traveling, it felt like it dragged on forever while also zooming by at the same time. Nonetheless, it was full of ski adventures, chilly winter nights, and the beautiful scenery of the Rockies.
Read MoreThough a short month, February was packed with winter exploration and activities. It has been a pleasure to finally experience a real New England winter. Although we didn’t have snow on the ground to ring in 2025, a stable snowpack has been present in most of New Hampshire since early January. For the first time in several years, February actually felt like a true winter month.
Read MoreAmerica’s public lands, from the Rockies to the Grand Canyon, inspire millions. They define our national identity, serving as spaces for adventure, solace, and connection. These landscapes have fostered awe, created family memories, and provided wildlife habitats. Our national parks and forests are not just scenic—they are the heart and soul of our nation. It’s time to step up to save them.
Read MoreThere are vacation rentals that you book simply because they are convenient or fit within your budget, but then there are those destination Airbnbs that you eagerly wait to become available. The Cozy Rock Cabin in Freeport, Maine, definitely falls into the latter category.
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