Category: Features
A section of an 1893 USGS topo map for Mount Washington, downloaded for free from the USGS Map Store The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been producing detailed topographic maps for more than 125 years. Today they are nearly all digitized and free to download through the USGS Map Store, an incredible treasure trove […]
Good judgment and thoughtful decision-making are critical components of effective leadership. But in the outdoors, a leader also has to cope with physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can greatly affect the outcome of a situation. When crisis looms, weighing risks versus benefits can be a helpful guide to problem solving. Here are a couple […]
During my recent stay at the Maine Wilderness Lodges I kept hearing about the “Grand Canyon of Maine”. Gulf Hagas is a beautiful feature in the 100 Mile Wilderness, and is one of the Top 10 Fall Hikes in Maine. There are two access points to the gulf, both of which are off of the […]