Twenty-two years ago, a miracle happened in the Upper Valley. At the time, Lake Tarleton, framed by a stunning backdrop of the Appalachian Trail, Webster Slide and towering Mount Moosilauke, was threatened by plans to build a major resort, including.
For several days, the weather had been a rollercoaster ride of rain, snow, sleet and wind accompanied by extreme temperature swings. The varying conditions made it difficult to identify adequate circumstances for a Nordic ski or mountain hike. Much of the snow base on the ski trails had washed away and accumulated snow on the […]
For decades, I drove by Middle and Peaked Mountains near North Conway, New Hampshire on my way to taller peaks. I remember thinking they looked like interesting potential climbs and wondering if there were hiking trails that led to the bald summits. My curiosity was insufficient to motivate further inquiry. A couple of years ago, […]