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The Vertical Mile: An Obsession Of Repeated Climbs, Stephen Kurczy Mar 2021

The Vertical Mile: An Obsession Of Repeated Climbs, Stephen Kurczy

Appalachia

At a secluded 32-foot-high crag in northeastern Connecticut, a climber gives in to his obsessions, tallying 5,280 feet in repeated climbs. Urging him on is legendary repeat climber Ken Nichols.


The Closed Outdoors: A Hiker Quarantines In New York City, Derick Lugo Mar 2021

The Closed Outdoors: A Hiker Quarantines In New York City, Derick Lugo

Appalachia

“My first impulse was to flee to the mountains.” But that is not happening. A hiker copes with quarantines in New York City. Every day brings new extremes and new tests of this Appalachian Trail thru-hiker’s optimism and sense of humor.


Mountains In A Pandemic: Introduction, Christine Woodside Mar 2021

Mountains In A Pandemic: Introduction, Christine Woodside

Appalachia

No abstract provided.


Special Feature: Mountains In A Pandemic Mar 2021

Special Feature: Mountains In A Pandemic

Appalachia

Writer-adventurers from New York to the Alps describe how they dealt with the early quarantines of COVID-19.


The Long Way Home: Is It Help Or Is It "Help"?, Christine Woodside Mar 2021

The Long Way Home: Is It Help Or Is It "Help"?, Christine Woodside

Appalachia

On Mount Monadnock, Christine Woodside encounters a hiker who “helps” by asking if she’s got a headlamp. The free advice takes her back to an earlier time when hikers helped in a most respectful way.


Appalachia Winter/Spring 2021: Complete Issue Mar 2021

Appalachia Winter/Spring 2021: Complete Issue

Appalachia

No abstract provided.