Here’s how to explore the woods and go hiking while maintaining good social distancing during the COVID-19 Outbreak. Some places to visit, and things to see and do.
Hiking
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Planning an easy hike means not disregarding buzzwords. But taken slowly, every cliff can be climbed.
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Coronavirus has everything in a mess right now. If you’re planning on a hike, here are some things to think about before heading out.
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The last of winter hiking for this season saw me heading out toward the Sawyer River along an old rail bed.
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The trail provides. Sometimes it’s just the healing quietude of an otherwise unremarkable trip.
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2 months of convalescing was enough. 8 miles of tramping around in the woods was just the prescription I needed. A day in Lincoln Woods is time well spent.
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Among the ten essentials for safe hiking is warm clothing. That’s just part of the equation. Here are some strategies for staying warm and dealing with the cold.
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Let’s examine the ten things, but ask if those are enough. We’ll focus on navigation to start. How do we use any given tool is less important than how can we be smart, and perhaps even navigate without tools.
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You need to be ready. Once in awhile, you actually get good winter weather in the Presidential range. When it happens, all is good.
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Mt Washington doesn’t give up the goods easily, but if you’re patient, perhaps you’ll get lucky. But be prepared for snowy, whiteout conditions.
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North and South Kinsman offer great views, an easy ascent, and a quick and painless traverse across the col. What’s not to like?
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In the Whites, and especially on Mt Washington, summiting should always be optional on a winter hike. Sometimes, you’re just breaking trail for those behind you, and the summit will just have to wait.
