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“At least my feet never get cold,” jokes Sergeant Brian Fountaine as he goes on-belay for an ice ascent on Cathedral Rock in North Conway, N.H. He’s not the only one making jokes out on the ice — friendly... Read More »
When the skis, boots, poles and skins made an appearance in the living room for the third night in a row last week, I knew it was time to either get my husband a hamster wheel, or go visit... Read More »
When it comes to manufacturing socks, Ric Cabot and his team at Darn Tough have proved their mettle. The only sock mill left in Vermont (or in New England), Darn Tough is a third-generation sock-manufacturing business that prides itself... Read More »
Even a day hike on the Long Trail can feel like an epic journey, thanks to the tree roots, boulders, mud, slippery rocks and scree that litter the trail. It’s one of the toughest thoroughfares in the East, but... Read More »
These are not crampons. They’re Kahtoola MICROspikes, and they’re awesome. And there’s a reason they’re listed under “Winter Traction,” not under Ice Climbing Gear/Crampons on EMS’ website. For comparison’s sake, check out the aggression factor on these Black Diamond... Read More »