Author: Charles Paxson
Charles Paxson lives and works in Cambridge, Mass. He's a scientific programmer at the Harvard–Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, primarily supporting activities associated with the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
On the Border of the New Hampshire Pemigewasset Wilderness with my AMC Outdoor Guide
Each year, hikers converge on Springer Mountain in Georgia in early March to begin a 2,192-mile, six-month pilgrimage along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) with the goal of summiting Katahdin in Maine. Most hikers adopt colorful trail names, like Peregrine or Chilly Willy, as a way to more quickly recall and connect with each other. […]