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Tips and Tricks

10 Tips For Taking Part in Online Hiking Communities

It really is amazing how many resources we now have as hikers. Between a wide variety of available maps, guide books, trail clubs, and blogs you are sure to find the information you need....

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5 Things You’re Not Doing Before Your Hikes (But Should!)

You might spend weeks carefully planning out and dreaming of your next adventure, but you may be guilty of not being fully prepared for the trek. Before each hike, I make sure to do 5...

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Tips and Tricks, Winter Hiking

How to Keep Warm on a Winter Hike

I am always asked how I stay warm while winter hiking. I ask myself the same thing each fall when the temperature begins to drop. “How did I handle hiking last winter?” comes to...

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Create it: Mountain Coasters

Today’s post is a little different. With the holidays coming up, I thought I’d share a great DIY gift idea. A couple of years ago I gave everyone on my list a calendar with a...

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Paper and Online Resources for Peakbagging in New England

  If you want to get hiking, you’ll need to be physically and mentally prepared! These following resources are some essential guides to peak bagging in New England, with a focus...

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Hiking in the Shoulder Season

Mount Jackson in October For many peak baggers, winter in the White Mountains means the end of their hiking season. What many don’t realize is how difficult hiking in the shoulder...

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Gear Storage for Small Spaces

While backpacking you carry everything you need in one pack. Your backpacking gear may not be so organized at home, especially if you don’t have a lot of space. I keep most of my...

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DIY: Trekking Pole Monopod Mount

  Trekking poles are one of the most useful things to bring on the trail. When I thru hiked the John Muir Trail I hiked with one during the day and used it to support my shelter at...

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AMC Basic Trail Maintenance Course

Peak bagging New Hampshire’s 4000 footers is how I like to spend my free time. Whether it’s getting above treeline in winter or stringing together multiple routes to high peaks,...

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Be A More Efficient Hiker

Trail To Summit is proud to celebrate 100 posts! Thanks for reading and being a part of my journey! I began this blog to keep track of my hikes and help others with their aspirations to...

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