Author Archives: Daren Worcester

The Woolx X-Tremes Ultimate Hoodie for men, made of 100% Australian Merino wool, is the perfect fit for a winter hiking layering system.

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Cannon Mountain Ski Lift

Cannon Mountain, North Kinsman, and the Lonesome Lake area are widely popular amongst casual and serious hikers in all seasons. On a good-weather day, all it takes is one glance from a scenic vista looking over Franconia Notch at Mt. Lafayette and Franconia Ridge to see why. Of course, the trailhead location amid Lafayette Campground with its own I-93 exit is also a contributing factor.

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Saddleback AT Blaze

Hikers are able to reach the Saddleback Mountain summit, elevation 4,120 feet, in winter via the Saddleback Maine ski resort. Continue along the Appalachian Trail to The Horn, 4,041 feet, for a challenging 7-mile hike.

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Mt. Liberty Sunset View

The Pemi Loop. The name alone brings a wistful smile to many a New England hiker’s face. Eight wide-open summits on the New Hampshire 48 list of 4,000+ footers—each offering spectacular views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness—plus four other “optional” 4,000+ peaks bagged via short side trails, help make The Loop an annual addiction for many.

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AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut

The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, accessing the summits of Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington, is equal parts majestic beauty and watch-your-step treacherous, sheltered tranquility and boot-to-boot hiker highway, destination hike and the fastest route between Point A (ground floor) and Point B (the AMC’s Lakes of the Clouds Hut).

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Salomon SpeedCross 3 Trail Running Shoes

Even hikers living under a rock must be taking notice of the movement toward wearing trail runners instead of traditional boots. The promise of increased mileage and improved agility through lightweight footwear is hard to ignore. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve seen the cool hiking kids with their shiny new sneaks, and my feet wanted in. Based on a friend’s recommendation I chose the Salomon SpeedCross 3 Trail Running Shoe.

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