Rocktober

Last week, in celebration of Rocktober, Mickey Spades and I decided to take a trip up to Pawtuckaway State Park in New Hampshire for some fall bouldering.  Neither of us went up there with any… Continue reading →

The Art of Bonking

Having a bunch of time off over the last few weeks has been great.  However, having a ton of time off in the middle of the work week poses some real problems.  For… Continue reading →

Ninja Star: Mountain Hardwear Hooded Transition/Effusion

The new Mountain Hardwear Effusion The fall season always brings mid-layers to the forefront for me.  The cool weather often requires an insulating layer to be worn in order to stay warm, but it… Continue reading →

Moving, Compulsion, and Parting Ways

Gear room explosion For the last three years I have shared an enormous three bedroom apartment with my girlfriend.  She might argue how much I shared it, as it seems my stuff has absorbed the… Continue reading →

Rainbow Slabs

View of the Painted Walls from the top of pitch 1 The wet and snowy weather up north this past week forced me to reconsider some previously conceived plans.  As well as disrupting a Presidential Traverse attempt, the… Continue reading →

Winter is Coming

Tim and Doug heading into winter It seems that every year I am surprised by just how fast winter can arrive in the Whites.  Last week, following a run across Franconia Ridge, I was surprised that running… Continue reading →

Man In Tights

Zealand and North Twin in a day, a couple of uninspiring NH summits Earlier in the week I discovered that it may be too cold up north to continue wearing shorts on trips… Continue reading →