Cool, crisp days are right around the corner and before you know it the leaves will be changing as well. If you’re looking for a challenging although very rewarding hike, check out Cranberry Peak. The trailhead is located just 7 miles north of the Sugarloaf Access Road. Check out the video for More! … [Read more…]
Hike Mt. Blue
Summer is kicking into gear and it’s time to dust off those hiking boots, grab the bug spray (and the dog) and get out and hit the trails. If you’re headed into Franklin county, especially from the south, you can’t miss Mount Blue. Its tower on top is a dead giveaway. Check out the video to learn more… [Read more…]
Take a Hike: Crocker Cirque
If you’ve skied on Sugarloaf mountain and looked to the northwest, you’ve most likely noticed the two huge bowl like shapes near by on the Crocker mountains. These “bowls” called “cirques” were formed by the glaciers. A very popular Cirque here in the northeast is Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. Crocker Cirque is fairly easy to get to and worth checking out! [Read more…]
Take a Hike: Cranberry Peak
Cranberry Peak is the western most peak of the 17 mile long Bigelow Range. About 6 miles round trip, it’s a great hike to give you a taste of what hiking on the Bigelows is like. Spectacular views with some cool natural features along the way keep it interesting. Check out the video and make your plans to hike it soon! [Read more…]
Author Jeff Ryan
Jeff Ryan brought his refreshing blend of insights, humor, history and geology into the WSKI studio. You can’t walk 8,000 miles without developing a unique view of the world and an ability to find complete contentment along the way. Ryan does it with entertaining flare.
