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There’s something special about backpacking in Shenandoah. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the rolling ridgelines, the quiet hollows filled with waterfalls, or the fact that you can disappear into the backcountry without needing to cross glaciers, navigate exposed alpine ridges, or haul a week’s worth of food. Shenandoah National Park may be accessible, but it’sContinue reading “The Backpacker’s Guide to Shenandoah National Park”

The Presidential Traverse is one of New England’s most legendary hiking routes. Threading over the rugged peaks of the White Mountains, the Traverse connects a series of summits named for U.S. presidents – including the formidable Mount Washington. Though thousands visit these mountains each year by car or cog railway, every hiker knows the bestContinue reading “The Hiker’s Guide to the Presidential Traverse”