Written on March 15, 2012
Ice climbing the highest waterfall in New Hampshire! Iced out Arethusa Falls, New Hampshiire Its still winter!! Despite the terribly warm temperatures and lack of snow, me and a friend were still able to get a late season ice climb in. Arethusa Falls, located in Crawford Notch State Park, is usually one of the last...
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Written on March 8, 2012
I’m pleased to announce that The Pursuit of Life has a guest post this week from fellow travel blogger, Megan Gates. Here’s some excellent destinations for a snowboarding vacation! Megan Gates is an active blogger who provides written work to the blogosphere pertaining to NYC Rentals, Hamptons Real Estate Listings, h...
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Written on February 22, 2012
You can’t escape the snow… even in the desert Winter in Joshua Tree means snow in the desert I suppose one of the advantages of having roots all across America is that I’m always on the run. My university just began its winter break and with the help of some very cheap plane tickets, I...
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Written on February 22, 2012
A simple guide to buying footwear for mountaineers Perhaps you’re an aspiring mountaineer or a seasoned veteran and you want to get some boots to match your sport. Mountaineering boots, as I have learned, are a serious investment and should be taken as seriously as you would any safety gear. After all, you’re trusting your...
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Written on February 17, 2012
Wicked Cold… Winter on Mt Kinsman I knew it was going to be a cold weekend. Towards the middle of February, an arctic mass plunged most of the Eastern United States into frigid temperatures over the weekend. Even the Florida Panhandle was seeing temperatures well below zero. Up here in northern New England, it actually...
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