Written on July 30, 2013
The Katahdin Massif is massive. Although most travelers would prefer bagging Maine’s highest peak, Hamlin Peak offers an alternative to the often crowded Baxter summit. It is also one of Maine’s 4,000-footers. Mt Hamlin Ridge Trail, Baxter State Park Well you can hardly ever expect favorable weather to last long in Maine unless you cons...
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Written on August 28, 2012
Hiking Mt Spaulding is an opportunity to bag a 4,000-footer but also hike an especially historic trail. Just between the summits is a boulder with a small monument marking the final completed section of the 2,184-mile Appalachian Trail. The final section of the Appalachian Trail, between Mt Spaulding and Sugarloaf My final day spent in...
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Written on August 27, 2012
A classic Maine adventure on the Appalachian Trail which climbs Maine’s 8th highest peak. Saddleback Mountain also has an extensive alpine zone with views all the way to Katahdin and Mt Washington. Saddleback Mountain, Maine The second stop on my little Western Maine road trip was Saddleback Mountain! I stayed the night in Rangeley and...
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Written on November 17, 2011
A weekend spent in the Carrabassett Valley, Maine climbing Sugarloaf Mountain as well as West Peak and Avery Peak in the Bigelow Range The rugged and frigid Bigelow Range, Maine Winter is fast approaching in the Northern Appalachian Mountains but its still possible to bag a couple summits without getting too technical! With Veteran’s weekend....
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Written on June 1, 2011
“…just can’t wait to get on the road again” Mt Baldpate from Old Speck I am proud of myself- I lasted a full 2 weeks staying in one place. That has to be a record for me. Somehow, I have asphalt running through my veins and I just couldn’t resist taking a long study break...
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