Jul 4, 1980
The Continuing Evolution of the Huts
Every summer for nearly 100 years the Appalachian Mountain Club's huts have sheltered and fed weary hikers who trek through New...
Jun 28, 1980
Surveying the Presidential Range
Some men are described as achievers; their days never long enough to complete all their work, their lives full of accomplishment and...
Jun 20, 1980
The Count of Carroll County
One morning several weeks ago you may have answered a knock on your door to find a flustered individual, armed with reams of paper, who...
Jun 20, 1980
Wind's Up for Surfing U.S.A.
Advertisements promoting sailboarding show well tanned Hercules types with knotted muscles dipping their backs into white-capped water as...
Jun 6, 1980
A Dynamic Approach to Gardening
In simple terms, Tom Earle defines himself as an organic gardener, acknowledging that his methods are a synthesis of many techniques that...
Jun 6, 1980
A Recipe for Compost
"It's ridiculous how esoteric people make compost out to be," remarked Tom Earle, who says he was "up to my ears in the stuff" during his...
Jun 6, 1980
A Vacation Village Revitalizes
The village of Jackson has long held a reputation as one of the most picturesque small New England towns in the White Mountains. Norman...
Apr 25, 1980
Riding High in the Saddle
It takes a certain dose of courage to climb onto an animal that towers two feet or more above you and weighs 30 times more than your own...
Mar 28, 1980
The White Mountains' Early Ski Trails
Skiing down the Sherburne Trail from Mt. Washington's famed Tuckerman Ravine or down the Gulf of Slides trail has been an annual rite of...
Mar 22, 1980
Chuck Roast's Choice Cuts
"There's a tremendous amount of pride that goes into everything that we sell; our daypacks, gaiters, and our clothing. We guarantee our...