Adjusting to “Normal”

I am embarrassed to say I was surprised at how busy Pinkham Notch was. It was nine o’clock in the morning and the parking lot was already full. Cars were swarming in search… Continue reading →

Back Off

Standing on top of the gully, I was intimidated. It was steeper than I expected, and narrower, and, most notably, I could only see the first hundred yards or so of it before… Continue reading →

Cold

The persistent rain throughout the day on Friday, and a relatively late night out, put my plans of bouldering at Lincoln Woods the following morning in jeopardy. When the text came from Doug… Continue reading →

TMI (Tim’s Mutinous Intestines)

Normally when we think about the natural physical  gifts we have when it pertains to outdoor activities, we think of qualities such as positive ape indexes, low body mass, long strides, flexibility, and the… Continue reading →

Shoulder Season

No matter how many years pass or how many trips I make up north, the arrival of winter in New Hampshire still always sneaks up on me. More often than not, this sudden… Continue reading →