If there’s a perfect mountain for a whole Scout troop, it’s Mount Cardigan, in Alexandria, New Hampshire. In many ways, I grew up on that mountain. I had climbed Mount Monadnock previously, but it was on Cardigan that I truly found my love for the mountains. It’s challenged and rewarded me more than I can … Read more
One of my favorite Scout leaders passed away last month. He could be a little gruff – in a good way. If the troop hadn’t been backpacking in a while, he’d notice that the boy’s discipline on campouts would start to break down a little. They’d take a little longer to get going in the … Read more
Father’s Day This Sunday is Father’s Day. We lost my dad about three years ago. So, as a way of remembering him, and paying tribute to him, I thought I’d write about him – and in particular, about one particular trip that taught me a lot about life. Mount Kinsman The year was 1990. I was a … Read more