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Emerald Lake and Glacier Basin: Rocky Mountain National Park

As I sit here on a large rock in the middle of a field in Rocky Mountain National Park, I'm more and more amazed by my surroundings with...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 22, 20193 min read

Major, Straightback, Anna, and The Quarries: An Unexpectedly Challenging Hike in the Belknaps

I’ve been pretty focused on finishing my New England 4,000 footers list in the past few months, but Sunday was a much needed departure...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 21, 201910 min read

The Bigelows: Reminding Me Why I Don't Hike for the Views

Let's be honest, a lot of people hike for the view at the top of the mountain. We see hikes like Franconia Ridge and the Presidentials...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 20, 20194 min read

Mt. Katahdin, Hamlin Peak: Take Two on The "Greatest Mountain"

After Saturday's Katahdin debacle ended without us conquering Hamlin peak, Todd, Clark, and I were determined to tag the summit before...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 13, 20194 min read

Mt. Katahdin, Baxter Peak: A Treacherous Day on the Knife Edge

Saturday's hike up Mt. Katahdin did not go as planned to say the least. From the weather to our route, many factors made the hike very...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 12, 20197 min read

Top Notch Triathlon: An Uphill Battle to the Finish

Let me begin with saying that I'm no triathlete. I signed up for the Top Notch Triathlon partially on a whim. I've never considered...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 3, 20193 min read

Washington and Monroe: Summit Hatred Turned Redemption on the Rock Pile

I. Hate. Mount. Washington. This may be an unpopular opinion, but if you've ever hiked with me you'll know that I rant about the rock...

Lexi Brocoum

Aug 1, 20196 min read

King Ravine: The Steep Way to Adams and Madison

When I finished the NH 48 4,000 footers I was super excited to try out King Ravine Trail because I had heard so many great things about...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 28, 20196 min read

Huntington Ravine: Climbing the Most Difficult Trail in the White Mountains

Huntington Ravine Trail is the most difficult, dangerous trail in the White Mountains. It's the pinnacle of the Terrifying 25 list and...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 27, 20197 min read

A Gorgeous Weekday Hike Up Mt. Moosilauke

Weekday hiking is truly a different experience than hiking on weekends in the Whites. I'm not often afforded this luxury with school and...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 25, 20194 min read

Volcano Boarding: A New Extreme Sport at Cerro Negro

Sledding down the side of a volcano sounds crazy but it was so much fun! Volcano boarding is an extreme sport unique to Cerro Negro in...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 24, 20192 min read

Hiking Nicaragua's Telica Volcano

A few months ago I was lucky enough to be presented the opportunity to come to Nicaragua and build a house for a family in need. I was...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 20, 20195 min read

Caps Ridge: Another Trail to Add to My Ever Growing List of Favorites

Caps Ridge today was one of my favorite hikes so far and definitely made my top five favorite trails list! I went in nervous that it...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 5, 20194 min read

America's Birthday on its Oldest Trail with Some Great Company!

Yesterday’s hike was really special to me for a few reasons. First, I got to hike with some dear friends that I hadn’t seen in a long...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 5, 20194 min read

A Reinvigorating Hike on the Tripyramid Slides

One thing I’ve learned in the past year of hiking is that trails are more fun when they’re difficult. Many of the 4,000 footers start...

Lexi Brocoum

Jul 3, 20194 min read

Sugarloaf, Spaulding, and Abraham: Crazy Weather for a Maine Traverse

Saturday I went out with a few friends to conquer three of the fourteen Maine 4,000 footers. It was a very weird day weather wise and a...

Lexi Brocoum

Jun 25, 20195 min read

Mt. Mansfield: The Biggest Chin I've Ever Seen

On Sunday I drove up to tackle Mt. Mansifield, another VT 4,000 footer, with my cousin. They say from the east Mt. Mansfield looks like a...

Lexi Brocoum

Jun 13, 20193 min read

Welch-Dickey: The Perfect Lazy Morning Hike

I had heard a lot about the Welch-Dickey loop in Waterville Valley before this hike, namely the gorgeous views for relatively little...

Lexi Brocoum

Jun 13, 20194 min read

Tackling Camel's Hump for the Second VT 4k of the Day

Saturday morning started out with a long drive up for Mt. Killington, and since I got the opportunity to stay in St. Albans that night I...

Lexi Brocoum

Jun 3, 20194 min read

Mt. Killington: My First VT Hiking Experience

When I finished my NH48 4,000 footers, I was a bit disappointed that I no longer had a focused goal for my hiking endeavors. One of the...

Lexi Brocoum

Jun 3, 20193 min read

Emerald Lake and Glacier Basin: Rocky Mountain National Park

Major, Straightback, Anna, and The Quarries: An Unexpectedly Challenging Hike in the Belknaps

The Bigelows: Reminding Me Why I Don't Hike for the Views

Mt. Katahdin, Hamlin Peak: Take Two on The "Greatest Mountain"

Mt. Katahdin, Baxter Peak: A Treacherous Day on the Knife Edge

Top Notch Triathlon: An Uphill Battle to the Finish

Washington and Monroe: Summit Hatred Turned Redemption on the Rock Pile

King Ravine: The Steep Way to Adams and Madison

Huntington Ravine: Climbing the Most Difficult Trail in the White Mountains

A Gorgeous Weekday Hike Up Mt. Moosilauke

Volcano Boarding: A New Extreme Sport at Cerro Negro

Hiking Nicaragua's Telica Volcano

Caps Ridge: Another Trail to Add to My Ever Growing List of Favorites

America's Birthday on its Oldest Trail with Some Great Company!

A Reinvigorating Hike on the Tripyramid Slides

Sugarloaf, Spaulding, and Abraham: Crazy Weather for a Maine Traverse

Mt. Mansfield: The Biggest Chin I've Ever Seen

Welch-Dickey: The Perfect Lazy Morning Hike

Tackling Camel's Hump for the Second VT 4k of the Day

Mt. Killington: My First VT Hiking Experience

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