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The Bonds: A Refreshing Solo Outing on My Favorite Mountains in the Whites
The Bonds have always been my favorite mountains in the Whites. They’re mysterious and remote, only accessible to the hikers willing to...
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 24, 20207 min read
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The Kinsmans: An Exciting Afternoon Featuring a Fearless Black Bear on the Trail
After hiking the Whites so frequently in the past few years, a lot of the hikes blend together in my mind and get lost in the shuffle....
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 11, 20207 min read
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Chocorua and The Sandwich Range: Backpacking to Kick Off the Summer
Although summer doesn't officially start for a few more weeks, in my eyes Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning so what better way to...
Lexi Brocoum
May 28, 202010 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Apr 1, 20205 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Feb 17, 20207 min read
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Haleakala National Park: My Favorite Hawaiian Hike in the KÄ«pahulu District and the Road to Hana
My first Maui hike was the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakala National Park. This smaller area of the park is on the...
Lexi Brocoum
Feb 6, 20209 min read
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Oahu's Amazing Views from Koko Head Crater, The Lanikai Pillboxes, and The Crouching Lion
While I was staying in Oahu earlier this month, I got the opportunity to do three amazing but short hikes on the island. Although they...
Lexi Brocoum
Jan 27, 20205 min read
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The Haiku Stairs: Hiking the Illegal Icon the Long Way
The Stairway to Heaven is one of the most famous hikes in Hawaii. It’s comprised of 3,922 steep stairs leading up to an old Naval radio...
Lexi Brocoum
Jan 14, 20206 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Jan 7, 20206 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Jan 7, 20206 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Jan 7, 20203 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Dec 30, 20195 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Dec 28, 20194 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Dec 25, 20195 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Dec 20, 20195 min read
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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...
Lexi Brocoum
Nov 18, 20193 min read
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Mt. Martha and Owl's Head: A Little Hike Making Great Strides
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...
Lexi Brocoum
Nov 18, 20196 min read
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Mt. Willey: A Ruthless Hike Up the Willey Range Ladders for Lucy's #13
Although, I have ascended the Willey Range trail before I don't remember it being a thankless climb seeming to go on forever. For some...
Lexi Brocoum
Oct 25, 20194 min read
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Black Mountain: A Hidden Gem in the Shadow of Mt. Moosilauke
With friends in NH for the weekend, I was looking for a short hike with some nice views and not too many crowds. The 52 With a View...
Lexi Brocoum
Oct 16, 20193 min read
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A Risky Bushwhack to Meet the Old Woman of the Notch
I'd like to preface this blog post with a quick disclaimer. Bushwhacking to The Watcher is, in my opinion, a very risky task. I thought...
Lexi Brocoum
Oct 15, 20197 min read
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