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Reach Your Summit Making the wilderness accessible and enjoyable through single day & multi-day guided outdoor trips i We all have our summits in life.

Whether it's trying something new, hitting a challenging fitness goal, venturing through an unknown location or even speaking in front of a large group. Reach Your Summit is committed to getting you out into the mountains or onto the trails and rivers, where you can achieve your optimal self. Our mission is to help foster leadership skills, team building, growth in self-confidence and promote health, fitness, environmental awareness and conservation through outdoor educational experiences. We offer a wide range of diverse, private guided and fully customized outdoor trips and lessons year-round in New England and New York. We work with all skill levels and abilities, helping you or your group achieve your goals while minimizing risks. We offer professional guided private & public adventure trips:

- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Cycling
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Snowshoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Kayak Camping

Back to switching things out for some classic fall conditions in New England 🍂 ❄️. With a variety of conditions and temp...
10/13/2026

Back to switching things out for some classic fall conditions in New England 🍂 ❄️. With a variety of conditions and temperatures, below freezing wind chills, chilly rain, and a little snow this upcoming weekend, changes in clothing and footwear can make a huge difference. One of the most important tools in a hiker’s kit to address these challenges is a good layering system. A system made up of natural fibers like merino wool, or synthetic materials such as polyester. And no cotton.

A good layering system can take some experimenting to find what works best for you. Important word there is you. Everyone is going to have a system that works best for them. Though I have had mine pretty dialed in over the years, I still enjoy tinkering with it to this day out of interest of if there is something out there that might work slightly better or I may be intrigued by a new fabric or technology. Of course my choices in clothing and footwear are also determined with extensive research of my route, the type of trip, the conditions and risks, and where I will be.

For some upcoming time on Vermont’s Long Trail I’ll be making changes such as swapping my ultralight 3-season puffy for a slightly warmer one, bringing a 3 layer rain shell instead of a ultralight sil-poly one, and wearing a pair of highly water resistant footwear in place of my usual non-waterproof trail runners. Swipe to see what I’m packing for some chilly conditions in the Green Mountains (first photo) compared to what my typical 3-season layering system (second photo) may look like in more average conditions for a comparison.

What are some of your favorite layers for backpacking and hiking?

Greetings from the homeland of the Mohican people and a section of the Appalachian Trail on this . Today we honor and c...
10/12/2026

Greetings from the homeland of the Mohican people and a section of the Appalachian Trail on this . Today we honor and celebrate the connection between indigenous peoples and the land that we ourselves pass through and connect to in various ways. These lands and the trails would not be the same if not for the cultures and contributions of the Indigenous Peoples whom are connected to them today and always. 🙏

Tonight’s home away from home 😴.
10/08/2026

Tonight’s home away from home 😴.

Just added! We’re gearing up for another year of skipping out on the shopping lines, and spending time on the trails ins...
10/07/2026

Just added! We’re gearing up for another year of skipping out on the shopping lines, and spending time on the trails instead as we on Black Friday, November 27th. This year’s group hike will bring us to Devils Hopyard for an easy to moderate 4.1 mile loop hike that will provide our group with multiple highlights along the way including waterside views, a stunning vista, dense forest, a waterfall, history and more! The free guided hike is open to all, but registration is required and space is limited.

To learn more and to join us refer to the link provided in the profile bio or the link below.

🥾: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/opt-outside-guided-hike-devils-hopyard

10/05/2026

TRAIL UPDATE: The Appalachian Mountain Club in partnership with the White Mountain National Forest has opened the newly realigned section of the iconic Falling Waters Trail.

While generations of hikers have loved Falling Waters, parts of the old route have become steep, eroded, and increasingly difficult to navigate safely. This has resulted in numerous search and rescue responses over the years. The new alignment follows a more gradual route through open forest, while a spur trail preserves access to Cloudland Falls.

After two years of work, and thousands of hours, this essential work to ensure the long-term viability of the trail and the greater Franconia Ridge Loop access has resulted in a continuation of reliable access to recreation opportunities.

Hikers should adhere to all trail signage and closures relating to the decommissioned section of the Falling Waters Trail. The old section of trail has been decommissioned and naturalized to allow natural revegetation to occur. The new trail alignment may not be accurate on online mapping platforms and adherence to all signage and trail markings is crucial for hiker safety.

For questions, please contact the Pemigewasset Ranger District at (603) 536-6100 x 0.

Our special Ultralight Backpacking Seminar is just about one month away! If you’re a new ultralight hiker looking for a ...
10/05/2026

Our special Ultralight Backpacking Seminar is just about one month away! If you’re a new ultralight hiker looking for a judgement free atmosphere to ask questions or a toothbrush trimming experienced hiker looking to cut things down a little bit more, this special seminar has something for everyone!

Join Reach Your Summit for a special seminar at CT Forest and Park Association Headquarters. Co-presented by two ultralight thru-hikers, Mat Jobin & Kristen Gardella. This special event will be filled with trail stories, tips, a show-n-tell of gear and a Ask A Thru-Hiker Q&A. There will also be a free raffle where you can win a copy of Mike Clelland’s Ultralight Backpacking Tips book, a igneous NoBo bottle or a wanderlightgear Polartec Alpha Direct beanie. Each raffle item will also include a Holey Hiker Bidet.
All are welcome. Space is limited. To learn more and to join us, refer to the link in the profile bio or by using the link provided below.

🎒: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/mastering-the-art-of-ultralight-backpacking-seminar-6

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10/03/2026

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09/26/2026

Happy ! For over 30 years, this day marks celebrating, protecting, and restoring our public lands. If you haven’t heard, The USDA has proposed fully rescinding the Roadless Rule, a policy that’s protected 45 million acres of national forest from new roads, industrial development and large-scale logging for 25 years. If you haven’t submitted a comment yet to oppose the Roadless Rule being revoked, we now have until October 6th to tell the USDA to protect our forests today.

Visit the links below to submit your comment and to also see all of the areas that could be affected if the Roadless Rule is rescinded.

If you can, don’t forget to donate to your favorite trail organization, volunteer, and take a little time for yourself in our beautiful outdoor spaces. 💚 🌲

Submit Your Comment Here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FS-2025-0001/document?withinCommentPeriod=true

Map Of Areas At Risk: https://jaime.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=477e9b23bfaa4798bbb266ee29ee2a91¢er=-118.483376%252C37.260269&level=9&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

A few more scenes from our recent multi-day group backpacking trip in Pachaug Forest.
09/23/2026

A few more scenes from our recent multi-day group backpacking trip in Pachaug Forest.

Welcome back, Fall. 🍁 ⛰️ 🏕️
09/22/2026

Welcome back, Fall. 🍁 ⛰️ 🏕️

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