Packing for a 4,000 footer
Tips on what to pack for hiking to a High Hut in the White Mountains
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The summit and descent (Mount Washington part 2)
If you missed part 1, you can check it out here! Now the hard work began. The 1.4 miles between Lakes of the Clouds and the summit were the roughest miles I’ve hiked yet. The trail was basically built before switchbacks, so it’s straight up, stepping from rock to rock to rock to rock to… … Continue reading The summit and descent (Mount Washington part 2)
The path to the top (Mount Washington part 1)
We came. We saw. We bundled. And we climbed. After months of planning and training, I successfully climbed (and descended!) Mount Washington in New Hampshire on July 31. We – college bestie Kate, and pit crew mom and dad – drove up north on Thursday after a morning of baking, yoga, and softball. We drove … Continue reading The path to the top (Mount Washington part 1)
What’s on your plate?
Remember when you first learned about the food pyramid, and it looked so appealing with the fats and oils on top? This shape was supposed to tell you how you were intended to… layer?… your food and illustrated a few items in each category. However, I distrust it because I’m not taking nutrition advice from … Continue reading What’s on your plate?
Sally and the City 