Mount Washington Winter Ascent - Gear Guide
Winter can be a very dangerous time on Mount Washington (as can ANY time of the year). Here are some of Sarah's favorite things to keep her safe and warm on the mountain.
Read MoreWinter can be a very dangerous time on Mount Washington (as can ANY time of the year). Here are some of Sarah's favorite things to keep her safe and warm on the mountain.
Read MoreRead Sarah and Dale's trip report of their winter ascent up Mount Washington using the Lion Head Trail.
Read MoreRead Sarah's recommendations on what to bring (and what NOT to bring) on a climb up Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe.
Read MoreMint ice cream, chocolatey nutty crust, and chocolate coconut chips. All homemade, and all delicious!
Read MoreSarah's take on Sunday River's North American Wife Carrying Championship.
Read MoreWatch a crazy video of Dale trying to save Sarah's pumpkin during a hail storm.
Read MoreIf you want to grow a world-class giant pumpkin, you should pollinate your plant by hand so you can keep track of its genetics and assure your female flower gets exposed to pollen. See how to do this in a step-by-step guide.
Read MoreDale's take on Sunday River's North American Wife Carrying Championship. Instead of pressuring women to be little, we should encourage them to be strong so they can carry their partners too!
Read MoreMany giant pumpkin growers use organic methods, but oftentimes you still see pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide use. This is Sarah's take on why she thinks avoiding these chemicals will be more beneficial in the long run.
Read MoreRead about the beginning of Sarah's 2015 growing season.
Read MoreJames talks about one of Dale's nighttime adventures in the Bangor City Forest. Prepare to be amused!
Read MoreAfter the shocking news of Corey Hill's death, Dale reflects on the night they fought and the human emotions beneath it all.
Read MoreSarah talks about burying vines on her giant pumpkin.
Read MoreHow to make your own LaraBars for a fraction of the cost! No added sugar, ever.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things to drink on a cold winter day is some homemade hot chocolate. We use maple syrup to sweeten this. You may substitute the cocoa with carob powder if you'd like.
Read MoreThese homemade chocolate bars are free of refined sugar and will save you tons of money compared to similar chocolate bars at the grocery store. Replace the chocolate with carob for a different flavor.
Read MoreSarah's seedling developed a stem split because it wasn't hardened off to the wind. Luckily, she was able to make some adjustments to allow it to heal and continue growing like a monster.
Read MoreA story about a friendly rivalry that resulted in an epic canoe-racing battle against some of the best paddlers in the state.
Read MoreSarah talks about the beginning of her 2015 growing season, from shoveling the snow out of her patch to getting a new place to grow at the Bangor Community Garden.
Read MoreDo you know where your food comes from? Do you know what you're putting into your body when you order out? Buy food from people who care because you might be surprised what you're eating if you don't.
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