Lets face it, dedicating time to your own health, passion, and well being can be difficult when you have a family to take care of. I’m a 34 year dad to three beautiful young boys. A 2 month old, a 1 year old, and a 5 year old. All three of them have different needs,…
Video: 2 Minutes of Stoke! – Winter Climbing in the Northeast
Can you tell I’m excited about the upcoming winter climbing and hiking season here in the North East? It might be fall outside but that won’t stop me from reminiscing about last winter’s epic adventures. This video is a compilation of some memorable moments over the past couple of years. We’re only about a month…
Tutorial: How I Built My Woody – DIY Outdoor Rock Climbing Wall
With ice climbing season fast approaching here in the North East I’ve been focusing on training to get my strength where it needs to be. I haven’t climbed as much rock as I hoped this summer mainly due to focusing on trail running goals and a busy family / work schedule. It’s been hard to…
A New England Winter Day In The Woods
Just for fun. With a blizzard in the forecast I figured I’d take a stroll through the local trails and see if there was any ice to climb. The ice was rotten and thin, I barely scratched my way up it without it falling apart. Instead, I used it as an opportunity to try to…
5 Awesome Destinations For The Boston Based Hiker
You’re a hiker or trail runner working on your New Hampshire 48 4000 footers… but you live near BOSTON in Massachusetts! The struggle is real! For most simply uprooting your family, destroying your career, and moving north isn’t really an option. Even the most dedicated are weekend warriors at best. Speaking as a seasoned “Masshole” myself…