8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Thru-Hiking A Long Trail
Thru-hiking has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years. Books are being written and published. Blockbuster movies such...
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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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Reach Your Summit
Dec 18, 20181 min read
Gear Review Video: Ultimate Direction FK Tarp & FK Bivy
A look at two new pieces of gear from Ultimate Direction for 2018. The FK Tarp and FK Bivy. Testing out the tarp and bivy system during a...
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Mat
Jul 18, 20188 min read
Fastpacking 101
Have you ever found yourself pressed for time, but itching to get out on an epic adventure? Let me introduce you to fastpacking....
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Mat
Jul 16, 20181 min read
Gear Review: Osprey Levity 45
A closer look at the ultralight Osprey Levity 45 backpack, new for spring 2018. #Osprey #backpackinggear #backpacking #outdoors...
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Mat
Jun 27, 201810 min read
LKD Loop Backpacking Trip
Last year, Reach Your Summit was the first to offer a backpacking adventure trip in the entire country for National Trails Day (CT Trails...
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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 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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Mat
Apr 21, 20181 min read
Gear List For 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge
In this video, I go over the gear, clothing and footwear that I will be using for the 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge. I go over each item...
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Mat
Mar 22, 20184 min read
Gear Preview: Osprey Levity 45
The much anticipated Osprey Levity is not a pack for everyone, but for those it is, it could be a game changer. The pack comes in a 60...
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Mat
Mar 2, 20183 min read
Bay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 2)
My next section hike of the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail picked up where I had left off at the end of Old Town Hill on Newman Rd. in...
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Reach Your Summit
Feb 12, 20184 min read
Bay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 1)
I recently came across the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail after noticing maps for the trail and was instantly intrigued. The prospect of a...
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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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Reach Your Summit
Dec 7, 20175 min read
Tips For The Trail: Creating A Routine
When I'm out backpacking, whether I'm solo or with a group, I like to follow a well-defined routine when I arrive at camp. By creating...
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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
Aug 31, 20171 min read
Gear Comparison Video: MSR TrailShot vs Katadyn BeFree vs Sawyer Mini Squeeze
The video above shares a look at three lightweight water filters suitable for many outdoor adventures as well as seeing each in use on...
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Mat
Aug 28, 20171 min read
How-to Video: Packing A Backpack For Comfort and Efficiency On The Trail
Packing a backpack properly has many benefits that can help your trip more fun and enjoyable. In the video above, I break down the...
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Mat
Jun 30, 20172 min read
Tips For The Trail: The Sweet Spot For Backpack Comfort
Packs should always be picked last before each trip. To do so beforehand would be like moving a couch into a room without measuring the...
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