Here we go again! Lately I’ve been ramping up my mileage and training intensity in anticipation for the Kilkenny Ridge 50 Mile Race that I foolishly registered for this coming September. I needed some epic days of mileage, mountains, and elevation gain to prepare my body for the impending doom that is coming. What better…
Race Recap: First Annual Chocorua Mountain 25K!
I’ve been so busy training, working, and dadding that I haven’t gotten around to writing about recent events! On June 16th, 2018 history was made in the mountains of New Hampshire. The Chocorua Mountain 25K Race would make this day special by being the first sanctioned organized race to be granted a permit to operate…
Trip Report: Running the Presidential Traverse
Today my friend Nate (@hiker_nate) his dog Piper would be joining me for a “quick presi”. The Presidential Traverse! Located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire this rugged point to point run or hike is considered to be one of the crown jewels of the North East and also one of the…
It’s Time For Ice! – Pinnacle Gully’s First Ascent of the Season
Saturday, November 11, 2017 We’ve had a group text message going for about 3 weeks now between my buddies Zac (Instagram), Billy (Instagram), and myself. “Think it’s in yet?” “It’s cold enough right?” “lets get it boys!”. The objective was to be the first party to climb Pinnacle Gully in Mount Washington’s Huntington Ravine in…
The Sharp End – Ice Climbing Hitchcock Gully on Mount Willard
With the approaching ice climbing season on the horizon here in the North East I thought I’d reminisce about the last real ice climb I was on last season. It was April 2nd, 2017 and the diminishing weeks of late ice climbing season were upon us. Luke and I were eager to get one last…
Running the Pemi Loop – A Classic White Mountain Death March
September 22, 2017 I’ve been training hard on my local terrain in Massachusetts as well as hitting the White Mountains when I can. Trail running regularly with as much elevation gain and technical terrain as I can get my hands on. I wasn’t training for a race. There would be no medal or award ceremony…
Climbing Into The Darkness – A Night Climb of Pinnacle Gully
March 17, 2017 With ice season coming to a close here in the North East. Brent (www.brentdoscher.com) and I made the irresponsible decision to scramble and go for an evening ascent of Pinnacle Gully on Mount Washington. This decision was made in part to the forecast being extremely calm for Mount Washington. Temperatures around zero,…
Cathedral Ledge Ice Climbing – Goofers Direct and North Pillars
March 12, 2017 Late start today! In a somewhat impulsive decision Brent (www.brentdoscher.com) and I decided to climb “something”… we weren’t quite sure what. Conditions were ideal with temperatures in the 10-15F range with mild wind coming from the west, ice reports were looking promising. I geared up and hit the road by 1PM. Lucky…
A Lesson on Bailing Out! – Climbing in Huntington Ravine
March 2, 2017 Today I met up with my friend Brent (http://www.brentdoscher.com/) in hopes to climb some ice. The recent warm weather took its toll on a lot of the good ice climbing destinations. We knew we’d need to go to higher elevations and colder temps to find good ice conditions. The initial plan was…
Champney Falls, Climbing in the Ice Box!
Today I met up with a new friend Kevin. We decided that we’d hike into Champney Falls to do some top rope ice climbing on the frozen waterfalls. With the forecast showing increasingly warm weather we knew this would be one of the last opportunities to climb! Getting There We met at the Champney Falls…
What Drives You To The Mountains?
We all go to the mountains for different reasons. Whether you’re seeking a spiritual connection, trying to stay in shape, coping with the stresses of every day life, escaping your mundane desk job, recovering from a physical or mental injury, seeking adventure, or simply just want to push yourself to the physical limits to dig…
Adventure on Landslide Gully – Mount Webster
January 14, 2017 – My alarm went off at 4AM and I didn’t smash the snooze button. My gear was packed, crampons and ice tools freshly sharpened. My Stoke? That was high and plentiful. This could only mean one thing… It was time for another adventure filled day in the mountains with my friends at Northeast…