Finally felt good enough to brave a small hike up Lockes Hill in Gilford, NH. Felt a little weak on the way back down but that was due to the lack of use and exertion, not because the knee was bad. Felt fine the next day. Just need to do …
Late Fall Uncanoonuc Hike
Was a nice brisk fall day and a perfect day for a walk/hike. Overall 4.5 miles round trip, we parked at Brown’s corner and took the Scribner trail, what I call the long way, up the North Mountain of Uncanoonuc. This was the longest walk we have ever taken Carl. …
Hiking Rattlesnake Island
Out in the middle of Lake Winnipesauekee is a mid-sized island that goes by the name of Rattlesnake. It has a couple of humped peaks that resembles more of the humps on a camel or dragon than a rattlesnake. The middle is protected by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust of …
Show Shoeing on a Trail Hike
Had such fun yesterday going on a trail hike and blazing some trails with our snow shoes. Snow shoeing? Shoeing? Too many vowels in a row if you ask me, but I’ll go with it. But first, the snow shoes! Picked these up last year off of REI and they …
Early Winter Trail Hike with Pooch
Sometime last this past spring we had an odd snow day where I took my old dog out for one last (most likely) hike in the snow. We took it real slow and the two miles took over an hour. Since then she has had surgery and gotten older. It …
Hiking Uncanoonuc
The North mountain, aka the non-tower mountain, has been an old favorite of mine. For many years this small and easy to climb mountain has seen its fair share of foot traffic. More so now with the well marked and newer trails. Yet there is still a “secret” back way …
Mount Major
Got a call from my buddy Paul (in the photo) asking if I wanted to go for a hike. Sunday was going to be an amazing day for the weather and that we should climb Mount Major. I quickly agreed, but with hesitation… Warm weather, fall colors, and Mount Major …