Oct 01 2025
High above Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway earned a place in American recreation history. When the original tram opened in 1938, it became the first passenger aerial tramway in North America, transforming access to Cannon Mountain and helping establish New Hampshire as a major destination for …
May 14 2025
🏔️ Overview The White Mountains are a spectacular high-desert mountain range rising along the eastern side of California’s Owens Valley and extending northward toward the Nevada border. Although they stand less than 20 miles east of parts of the Sierra Nevada, the White Mountains have a dramatically different character. Instead of deeply glaciated granite valleys …
Apr 02 2024
Escudilla Mountain Rising majestically to 10,916 feet above sea level, Escudilla Mountain stands as Arizona’s third-highest peak and one of the Southwest’s most pristine wilderness destinations. Located in Apache County near the New Mexico border, this volcanic giant offers outdoor enthusiasts an extraordinary blend of diverse wildlife, rich natural history, and spectacular hiking opportunities that …
Feb 15 2024
Mount Baldy Rising 11,409 feet above sea level in eastern Arizona, Mount Baldy stands as the state’s fifth-highest peak and the crown jewel of outdoor recreation beyond the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. This extinct stratovolcano, known to the Western Apache as Dzi̧ł Łigai (White Mountain), offers outdoor enthusiasts an unparalleled wilderness experience where sacred …
Jan 12 2024
Picture yourself standing atop a windswept ridge, the entire White Mountains spread before you like a living map of granite and green. The Southern Presidential Traverse offers exactly this—a transformative hiking experience that connects some of New Hampshire’s most iconic peaks in a single, unforgettable journey. This magnificent traverse winds through the heart of the …
Feb 28 2022
They say you are who you hang out with. For this reason, it is difficult to get a true sense of a mountain until you spend some time with its neighbors. Sometimes the character of one peak may be better appreciated after having explored others in the same range. You know what you’re looking at …
