For David’s birthday this year, we decided to break out our camping gear and head to Vermont to test some new items (namely our tent, quilt, backpacks and ponchos). Tent: 3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro Quilt: Underground Quilt – 20 degree, 850 fill, 2oz over-stuff Backpacks: REI Flash Ponchos: 3F UL Gear Hiking Poncho 3 … Continue reading Hiking Stratton Mountain
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An Evening At Encore
Ever since starting with the company (over two years ago!) the only time I’ve been able to patronize the resort was when David and I were invited to try out the room and a restaurant just before opening. Now that I’m on my maternity leave, I wanted to get a chance to actually be a … Continue reading An Evening At Encore
Hiking Mount Washington
At 6,288 feet, Mt. Washington is the tallest peak in New England and the second tallest on the Appalachian Trail (about 350 feet shorter than Clingmans Dome in Tennessee). And I think it goes without saying that this was the tallest peak that I’ve summited. And the most rewarding. We started our day very early … Continue reading Hiking Mount Washington
Hiking Killington Mountain
With just over two months to go until our section hike of the southern Vermont portion of the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail, David wanted us to get in a little bit more of a strenuous hike. What I wasn’t prepared for was 12 miles of up and down and over 8 hours hiking. Needless to say, … Continue reading Hiking Killington Mountain
Hiking Mt. Watatic
I think 2018 is shaping up to be the year of hiking! We’ve been up Mount Wachusett, Mount Greylock, and now we can add Mount Watatic to that list. David suggested we go up to Vermont, but considering the hot weather was on its way, I wanted to keep it close to home and not … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Watatic
Hiking Mt. Greylock
Another gorgeous day was had in Massachusetts this past Saturday. Luckily David and I both had the same thought: we have to go hiking! A little backstory: In 2005, David began the trek along the Appalachian Trail (an almost 2,100 mile hike from Georgia to Maine), but when he got to Virginia (about 700 miles … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Greylock
A Walk Through History
One of the things that I absolutely love about living in New England (aside from the four seasons, delicious food, and sports teams) is our abundance of history. From Plimouth Plantation to Sturbridge Village and as far north as Strawbery Banke in New Hampshire, there is no shortage of historical sites and experiences. One such … Continue reading A Walk Through History
Hiking Wachusett Mountain
This past weekend we really lucked out with some gorgeous weather. It was in the 80's on Sunday but the humidity was low and there was a lovely breeze. How to take advantage of such a glorious day?? Hiking of course! When David and I were first dating, we would go on a lot of … Continue reading Hiking Wachusett Mountain
