Dispatches from a Northeast Hiker

F. Gilbert Hills State Forest

First visit to F. Gilbert Hills State Forest in Foxborough: NEMBA characterizes the forest as having 30% difficult trails… I think I ran into the full 30%. Some of the steep rocky descents were a bit much for me, plus the constant hills. Didn’t crash, so maybe it was just the right amount of challenge—and…

First Winter Ride

With my car looking like this: I headed to Wompatuck State Park for my first snow ride—exhausting and amazing, I loved it.

5-Day Bike Bender

I went riding four days in a row, which turned out to be wicked fun but a little too draining by the end (mostly thanks to Bear Brook). First up, Cutler State Park: Next day was Ponkapoag Pond in the Blue Hills, then 12 crazy miles at Bear Brook State Park in NH. The eastern side seemed…

Summer 2014 Hiking Recap

All told, this summer I did 25 peaks, 12 trips, and 140 miles! Last hike was of North and South Kinsman. And of course: this summer brought to you by Gatorade™: It Has Electrolytes.