Hiking
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Hiking in Maine: A regular hiker’s guide to Appalachian Trail terminology
Thru-hikers will start rolling into Katahdin soon with deep tans, muscular legs, beat-up backpacks, distinct odors, and a language all their own.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
Road to one of Maine’s most popular hikes falls into jurisdictional limbo
Access to the Tumbledown Mountain trails has been hampered by flooding, and state and county officials have entered talks to see who foots the repair bill.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
‘Uphill Both Ways’ tells of one family’s adventures, and misadventures, on the Colorado Trail
Writer Andrea Lani walked nearly 500 miles with her husband and school-age sons. She interweaves the family's personal story with the environmental story of the landscape they hiked through.
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PublishedMay 28, 2023
Commentary: Maine’s trails and great outdoors richly deserve our investment
Skowhegan is not alone in seeing the magnificent value of trails. But we need state and federal support to realize our potential as a place with accessible and connected trails that offer year-round experiences.
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PublishedMay 28, 2023
A day-hiker’s guide to trail food
Our expert sources share tips on the snacks, meals and drinks that keep them properly fueled and hydrated on summer hikes, from GORP and PB&Js to dried kiwis and charcuterie boards.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip
The season’s first wave of climbers reached the summit over the weekend as Sherpa guides fixed ropes and made paths for the hundreds who will attempt to scale the peak over the remaining days of May.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Wardens warn spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions
Two hikers from Kennebec County were rescued on the Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A Baxter State Park winter expedition, Part II — challenging climbs
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A Baxter State Park winter expedition, Part I — the adventure begins
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Challenging conditions on Bald and Speckled mountains
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