After few months of decreased hiking due to a new job, moving into a new apartment, and Lucy having an injury, I finally got back to the Whites this...
Mt. Cardigan: Frozen Paradise
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Winter Hiking
The Osceolas: Beating the Winter Blues
It's been months since I last hiked a 4,000 footer. I'm a little ashamed to admit it, but it's been a really difficult year for me and I've been...
Lucy’s Gear List: Winter Hiking Necessities for Dogs
Winter hiking is an a real undertaking and it requires an array of equipment that would never be necessary for three season hiking. That being said,...
When NOT to Bring Your Dog on a Winter Hike
Knowing when not to bring your dog is one of the most important principles when it comes to hiking with your pup. If there’s one thing you take from...
A Winter Attempt at Carter Dome: Another Humbling Experience in the Whites
Compared to mountains out west and in other parts of the world, the White Mountains are small, but man they really hold their own. I’ve never hiked...
The Kinsmans: A Beautiful Winter Outing Despite the Overcast Weather
It's been over a month since my last NH 48 outing and I've been going a bit crazy. I feel some combination of cabin fever and outright jealousy when...
Zealand Mtn: Returning to My First 4K in a Snowy Winter Wonderland
Day two of our backpacking trip to Zealand hut was supposed to be our big hiking day, but unfortunately mother nature had different ideas. The...
Mt. Hale: A Surprisingly Tough Hike to Start Our New Year’s Backpacking Trip
There are a few mountains that are considered the easiest of the NH48 footers. Tecumseh, Jackson, Pierce, Waumbek, Osceola, and Hale to name just a...
Mt. Pierce: Another Beautiful Winter Day in the Presidentials
One thing that I’ve come to realize in the past few weeks is how different every hike in the Whites feels for me. From the weather conditions to the...
Mt. Isolation: A Winter Whack Living Up to its Name
Mt. Isolation is one of those peaks that many hikers drag their feet on when trying to finish their New Hampshire 4,000 footers. It's as remote as...
Gear List: Winter Layering and How to Stay Warm
What's the number one excuse people give for why they don't hike in the winter? Because it's too cold. What they don't know is that if you're...
Mt. Washington: A Surprisingly Easy Hike with the Best Winter Weather Ever!
Yesterday was simply the most gorgeous day in the Presidentials I've ever seen. Mt. Washington is known for having some of the worst weather in the...
Mt. Jackson: Lucy’s First Winter 4,000 Footer and a Beautiful Start to the Season
Winter is finally here and Lucy and I are so excited for a season full of hiking and other snowy adventures! 11:19 pm Saturday, December 21st marked...
When to Say When: A Chilly Hike with an Important Lesson on Mt. Waumbek
Stepping out of the car the cold air hit my face like a ton of bricks. "I'm from New Hampshire, I don't get cold," I told myself as we geared up to...
Gear List: Winter Day Hikes Below Treeline
Winter hiking and three season hiking are extremely different sports with a completely different array of equipment required. I recently wrote an...
Mt. Kearsarge: A Snowy Day in the Forest
Last Monday was Veterans day, so Lucy and I hiked to celebrate all of our members of the military and their families. It was a cloudy day with snow...
Mt. Martha and Owl’s Head: A Little Hike Making Great Strides with Lucy
A few months ago I realized that I've been so focused on completing my New England 4,000 footers that I kind of lost sight of why I started hiking...
Mt. Pierce: A Snowy Spring Outing to Celebrate Easter
Surprise! It’s definitely still winter in the Presidentials! Winter in the Whites is funny in that it could be a balmy 55 degrees when you leave...
Tom & Field: Lucy’s Reintroduction to the NH 48
Today Lucy and I spent some quality time together in the mountains. Now that I’m done with the NH48, I’m a little more focused on Lucy’s list. I’m...
A Short Weekday Jaunt Up Mt. Morgan and Mt. Percival
Keeping up with graduate school has been really difficult for me recently and even though I had an escape last weekend, Monday was a pretty rough...
The Wildcats: My Big NH 48 Finish!
After eight months with finishing the 48 constantly on my mind I'm finally done! Yesterday was a gorgeous day for hiking, and the day went about as...
Mt. Moriah: A Beautiful Winter Jaunt
Today was the perfect day to tackle Mt. Moriah, for #46 out of the NH48 4,000 footers. I've been working on the 48 since June now, and the finish...
Middle and South Carter: Take Two, a Success!
Friday I hiked South Carter again with Middle Carter added in this time after Wednesday's failed attempt! My friend Todd who I met on Owl's Head...
South Carter: Learning to Bail When You’re Running Out of Daylight
Knowing when to bail is one of the hardest things for me about hiking. You go out there with a plan, a goal that you're trying to reach, and when...
Carter Dome and Mt. Height: Winter Wonderland in the Whites
Yesterday was my first winter weathered 4000 footer. Man was it difficult! My original plan was to hike Middle and South Carter and Carter Dome on...
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Hi! I'm Lexi and this is my pup Lucy. This is our hiking blog where I write all about our adventures! Our goal is to empower you with the tools and advice you need to spend more time in nature. Lucy and I have tested lots of gear, hiked many trails around the world, and learned more about ourselves than we could have ever imagined. Join us as we our continue exploring the backcountry and beyond! 
