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This month kicked off my 3-season guided backpacking trips as well as conditioning for this year's Allegheny 100 Challenge. With multiple...
Mat
Jan 31, 20195 min read
Backpacking On Cape Cod
I know what you're thinking and I had the same feeling when I first learned about it. Backpacking? On Cape Cod? Surely you must be...
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Mat
May 26, 20181 min read
Allegheny 100 Training Hike: 39.3 Mile LKD Loop & Nine Trails Vest Test
This video is a combination of two trips. The first is a quick 6 mile rainy training hike on part of the LKD Loop where I was eager to...
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Mat
May 15, 20181 min read
22.5 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: New England Trail
In this video I share a 22.5 mile training hike I take on the New England Trail, in preparation for the Allegheny 100 Challenge which I...
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Mat
May 13, 20181 min read
25 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: Appalachian Trail
In this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...
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Reach Your Summit
Jan 11, 20183 min read
Grass Mountain: Bushwacking In The Green Mountains of Vermont
Grass Mountain is a peak located in southwestern Vermont in the town of North Bennington. The mountain is a part of the New England's 50...
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Mat
Oct 25, 20171 min read
The Ten Essentials (And Beyond)
Packing the Ten Essentials for any trip is a good habit to have. Even if you are going for a simple day hike, kayaking in a nearby lake...
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Mat
Oct 10, 20175 min read
Peak Bagger's Delight: Hiking In One of The Quieter Parts of Acadia National Park
With the opportunity to bag four peaks within a few hours, it was hard to pass this up during a recent trip to Acadia National Park. Not...
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Mat
Sep 18, 20175 min read
The Seven Sisters Traverse
The Seven Sisters are part of a distinct basalt ridgeline within the Holyoke Range that is part of the New England National Scenic Trail...
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Mat
Apr 23, 20172 min read
Tips For The Trail: Avoiding Tick-Borne Illnesses When Outdoors
Whether you're logging in miles on a multi-day backpacking adventure or enjoying a day hike with the family, staying healthy and safe on...
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Mat
Nov 20, 20165 min read
Short Is The New Long: 10 Must-Hike Long Distance Trails In New England & New York
Picture yourself at the beginning of a trailhead. The beginning of a trail that takes you across high mountain ridges, by endless scenic...
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Mat
Sep 16, 20166 min read
A 14 Mile Hike In Southern CT - Richard H. Goodwin Trail
A hiking friend of mine recently told me about a newly created 14 mile trail in southern Connecticut with almost no hints of...
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Mat
Sep 9, 20167 min read
A Journey In Acadia National Park - NPS Centennial
Last week my girlfriend and I had the opportunity to explore and enjoy one of our beautiful National Parks, Acadia, in celebration of...
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Mat
Jun 23, 20164 min read
11 Incredible Hikes In Connecticut
Hiking can provide some incredible and memorable experiences. It can also connect you with a community, the land and provides us with...
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Mat
Mar 24, 20161 min read
Time Outside Can Be Good For Your Health
Countless studies have been made and the results are always positive. Spending time outdoors, such as hiking, is good for our health and...
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