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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The Maine Mountain Guide notes that the summit of White Cap Mountain is “arguably one of the finest in the state”. After hiking dozens of mountains in the state and even more across New England, I would confer! Most of the Appalachian Trail in Maine can be seen from the summit Another great stop on...
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Gulf Hagas is a gorge on the West Branch of the Pleasant River that is known as the Grand Canyon of Maine. While it isn’t completely off the radar, its isolation and distance from any major areas of population allows it to retain some of its wilderness and wonder. Gulf Hagas, Maine The last four...
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Another Evans Notch favorite which involves a loop hike of Blueberry Mountain and Speckled Mountain in the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness Area. Yet another excellent alternative to the crowded hikes in Crawford, Pinkham and Franconia Notches. Speckled Mountain hike looking towards Evans Notch At this point it must seem as if I have some...
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The Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness of the Maine White Mountains hides several shorter summits which have remained relatively untouched from any logging or development save for a few hiking trails. Located near Evans Notch on Rt 113, Maine. Caribou Mountain Summit looking towards the Carter Range and the Presidentials After hiking West and Eas...
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Two mountains on the Maine/New Hampshire border without any of the crowds that are often seen in other parts of the White Mountains. Spring hiking in the White Mountains Was that winter ever going to end, New England? I’ve only been here less than 5 years but everybody said it was the worst one in...
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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.
