This winter I will be giving talks throughout New England. Topics include Peak Bagging the New England 67, Hiking the John Muir Trail, and Ultralight Hiking and Backpacking. The first two...
I’ve spent the last few weeks upgrading Trail to Summit as an early holiday present to my readers! There have been many large changes including switching over to a different...
Get a copy of Tom Ryan’s book Following Atticus by heading over to the Trail to Summit Facebook page! Entering is simple. Submit a photo of your four-legged friend on the trail...
Registration Link Looking to hike further without excess pack weight holding you back? Join me for a talk and gear demo about how to let go of the extra gear/weight in your backpack...
If you are looking for an ultralight backpack or hiking accessories for this summer, take a look at Gossamer Gear’s line of products. All Trail to Summit readers receive 15% off...
In an epic snow year, a group of artists leave their daily lives behind to hike & record the historic John Muir Trail. From Yosemite to Mt. Whitney: 219 miles in 25 days. Along the way,...
I was lucky enough to have Patriot’s Day off (I’m a teacher in Massachusetts) and planned a hike for the day. I decided on Galehead Mountain (4024 feet). It’s typically a...
The Icelandic landscape is vast, varied and ruggedly beautiful with geysers and hot springs, huge icecaps and glaciers, fjords and waterfalls. The dramatic scenery was shaped by volcanic...
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