An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog

Tag: Travel

  • Mount Chocorua

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    The ground was littered with fallen leaves, the trees still shedding foliage in early October. Rain turned to snow at elevation, and the wind was blowing over the bare summit.

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    snowpackjack
    Mount Chocorua rises above fir trees under a blue sky'

  • The Long Trail: Section 2

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    We began the steep climb to the Nauheim shelter under overcast skies. The forecast was not promising, but heavy rain the previous day was no longer a threat.

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    snowpackjack
    blue clouds hover over a forest of evergreen on the long trail in vermont

  • Dürnstein: A Very Short Hike

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    We stepped off the riverboat on a warming summer day. I was on my best behavior, attending a tour of local points of interest, but my mind was wandering back to Richard.

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    snowpackjack
    A ruined castle under a blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by green foliage and trees

  • Hiking Apps

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    GPS hiking applications can provide a little stress relief when hiking in unfamiliar territory. This isn’t a review or endorsement of a particular application. I’ve used several, and will relate my experience with them. We’ve all got our faves, and I’m interested in yours too.

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    snowpackjack