This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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Boundary Peak, as it is called, is probably the most bizarre hike on the entire 100 Highest List. Getting there is quite the trip and the preferred method of hiking it is using a combination of ATV trails and walking on the actual international boundary. It is also best approached from the Mt Gosford ZEC...
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I hiked Mt Kibby on a lovely August afternoon and was treated with a *nearly* 100 mile view from its summit to the summit of Katahdin. As far as I can tell, this is the longest line of sight I’ve ever had hiking on this coast. Mt Kibby and the new windfarm After climbing the...
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Snow Mountain is another “almost 4,000 footer” located in the Western Maine mountains. Although infrequently hiked, the mountain’s old fire tower offers a total panorama of all the mountains in the region as well as Quebec. Nearly everyone who’s ever hiked it has said it is a fine summit. View from the summit’s fire to...
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Flagstaff Lake is one of Maine’s largest alpine lakes and is a highlight on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Day trip and multi-day trip opportunities abound. The lake is nearly surrounded by the Bigelow Preserve which ensures its wilderness appeal for years to come. The Bigelows loom over the lake like natural skyscrapers Although technicall...
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The Bigelows are the second most famous mountain range in Maine after the Katahdin group. The mountains rise like a razor from Carrabassett Valley and Flagstaff Lake and create an imposing, but beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail. Three summits make the New England 100 Highest List and several others are worth hiking. The crest...
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Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.
