Hiking Resources

Hiking Resources

Nature Walks & Hiking AllTrails AllTrails is a trail guide and map that is curated by users. You can find short walks in the woods, bike trails and long, difficult hikes. Create a free account so you can save favorites. I have a folder called “hikes to try...
Hiking the Presidential Traverse

Hiking the Presidential Traverse

Written by Kim’s eldest daughter, age 14 Have you ever wondered what a sunset looks like from above the clouds? I had never really thought about it until I hiked the Presidential Traverse with my family. We had planned on hiking the traverse from Madison Hut to...
Backcountry Camping With Kids

Backcountry Camping With Kids

Our girls were 9 and 11 when we took them on their first backcountry camping adventure. We set out to hike Mount Isolation which is 14 miles round trip. The plan was to hike in, set-up camp, hike to the summit the next day and then head out. That was one plan anyway....
Planning for a Hike With Kids

Planning for a Hike With Kids

Seth and I have been hiking for more than 25 years. In fact, we first met when we were both working at a mountaineering shop in Manchester. By then he had hiked the NH four thousand footers a few times, and several in winter. I didn’t hike “the...