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Owl's Head and the Bonds: My First Solo Backpacking and Bushwhacking Trip
Owl's Head is probably the 4,000 footer with the worst reputation, mostly because of its remote location (aka lots of mileage),...
Lexi Brocoum
Sep 3, 201815 min read
Mt. Carrigain: A Solo Sunrise Hike to Conquer My Fear of the Dark
I've been scared of the dark for as long as I can remember. I know it sounds silly, but being in the dark by myself freaks me out a...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 31, 20188 min read
The Kinsmans: The Epitome of "It's About the Journey, Not the Destination"
It's day two of my five-day hiking vacation, and with less than optimal weather my plan for which mountain (or mountains) to tackle...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 30, 20186 min read
Jackson: A Quick Hike with Lucy to Grab #31
With school starting next week, I really want to make the most out of my last few days of freedom before my life turns back into...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 29, 20185 min read
My Figure-It-Out-As-I-Go Amazing Icelandic Adventure!
Have you ever gone on a vacation by yourself with no plans? I'll admit it may not seem like the best idea, but this is exactly what I...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 28, 201814 min read
Whiteface and Passaconaway: Blueberry Ledge Isn't as Innocent as it Sounds
An impromptu day off of work called for a rare weekday solo hike. A loop to grab Whiteface and Passaconaway seemed like a good idea since...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 18, 20187 min read
The Presidential Traverse: A One-Day Death March that Definitely Earned its Name
21.1 miles, 9 summits, and 8,400 feet all in one day. Most people say it's crazy and they're 100% correct. Yesterday, three friends and I...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 12, 201811 min read
Mt. Moosilauke: Car Camping and Summit Yoga
Yesterday morning made for a beautiful hike up the Moose! No, we didn't see any actual moose, but it was still a great day! I hiked with...
Lexi Brocoum
Aug 6, 20184 min read
The Osceolas: My First Solo Hike and Trail Run for #19 and #20
This morning I hiked Mt. Osceola and Osceola, East Peak and it was probably the best day hike I've done so far! I was a bit nervous at...
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 30, 20185 min read
The Pemi Loop: The Ultimate Peakbagging Expedition for #8-18!
40.2 miles, 12,000 feet gained, and thirteen mountains in 55 hours. Probably the most mentally and physically challenging weekend of my...
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 16, 201811 min read
Pemi Loop Prep Part 3: Food
Tomorrow is the big day! We're aiming for a 7:00 departure from Lincoln Woods, so it will be a nice early(ish) start to the weekend....
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Pemi Loop Prep Part 2: Gear
We’re leaving for the Pemi Loop on Friday, so the biggest thing I’ve been thinking about lately is gear and what to pack! This is my...
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 11, 20183 min read
Willey, Field, and Tom: Birdfeeding and Peakbagging
One way to make hiking the NH 48 a little easier is peakbagging. Peakbagging is when you reach more than one summit in one hike. This is...
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 9, 20184 min read
Mt. Hale: The Perfect Rainy Day Hike
Mt. Hale, standing at 4055 ft, is regarded as one of the easier 4000 footers in NH. It is a short, out-and-back, 4.6 mile hike via the...
Lexi Brocoum
Jul 8, 20182 min read
Cannon Mountain: Good to be Home
Cannon is really special to me because I grew up skiing here every weekend for about ten years. The one family activity that we did on a...
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 30, 20183 min read
Pemi Loop Prep Part 1: Endurance
When a friend asked me to hike the Pemi Loop a few weeks ago my initial reaction was, “Hell yes I want to hike the Pemi!” The option of...
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 28, 20182 min read
Mt. Tecumseh: A Quick Hike for Peak #2
Yesterday's hike marked the second 4,000 footer for Lucy and me. Mount Tecumseh is the lowest 4,000 footer standing at 4,003 feet. It is...
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 24, 20184 min read
Zealand Mountain: 1 down, 47 to go!
Saturday marked the start of our NH 4000 footer journey! Lucy and I decided to start with Zealand Mountain because we wanted to do a...
Lexi Brocoum
Jun 18, 20184 min read
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