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10/06/2026

New YouTube video is up. Learn to use an acorn to turn a space blanket into a shelter.

Most hikers carry a mylar emergency blanket and think it's only goo...

09/20/2026

Learn to lash things to your pack with 2 knots! Check out our new video on YouTube!

Sometimes you need to attach something to your pack and you just do...

08/27/2026

Another new video up on our YouTube channel. Learn how to use your compass to verify your phones GPS position.

Your phone is a great navigation tool — until it isn't. It can lose...

08/23/2026

New video up on our YouTube channel about how to safely leave the trail while hiking.

Sometimes on a hike you have to leave the trail — to go to the bath...

08/06/2026

New video up on the YouTube channel. Check it out to avoid these 3 common mistakes people make when building fires.

Cold and wet in the woods, a fire you can't start can turn an uncom...

07/24/2026

New video on our YouTube channel

The number one reason a fire fails isn't your technique — it's your...

07/09/2026

New Video on our YouTube channel!

You won't always find the perfect trees to hang a tarp. Here's how ...

06/15/2026

Relying solely upon your phone to navigate is a single point of failure. Carry your navigation system: map, compass, phone & gps

Rescuers in Vermont are reminding hikers of the importance of carrying a paper map after rescuing a hiker on Mount Mansfield after the hiker had phone problems: https://tinyurl.com/4c4nvpe5

04/29/2026

Two hikers needed to be rescued in NH because they they underestimated the conditions above treeline and they got disoriented in the snow because they were only relying on their phone.

Navigation requires multiple tools. It is important to be able to read a map and compass along side your phone or gps.

It is also important to understand the trail conditions before you go out and make the smart decision to turn around if the conditions are worse than your expectations.

Glad these hikers were able to call for help and a big thanks to the great folks with NH Fish and Game for always being on call and going out to bring people home.

Two Unprepared Hikers on Mount Liberty

Lincoln, NH: On April 27th, at 8:20 PM,New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified that a pair of distressed hikers needed assistance on the Franconia Ridge Trail between Mount Liberty and Little Haystack Mountain in Lincoln. The hikers were identified as Jessica Fournier-Chartrand, 38, and Annie Petrin, 43, of Quebec, Canada. The pair had summited Mount Liberty and had started to hike across Franconia Ridge when fading light and existing knee-deep snow made them disoriented. The pair felt lost and placed a phone call for help. The pair was utilizing the All Trails App to navigate and advised that this led to a lot of their confusion. A Conservation Officer was able to convince them to turn around and head back towards the Liberty Spring Trail instead of continuing north along the ridge towards Little Haystack Mountain.

After speaking with Fournier-Chartrand, a pair of Conservation Officers began a response up the Liberty Springs trail with equipment. The rescuers reached the pair at 11:15 PM and provided gear to them. Rescuers assisted the two hikers down 2.2 miles of steep icy trail. Everyone exited the trail at 2:22 AM on April 28th, without any injuries.

New Hampshire Fish and Game would like to remind everyone that winter conditions still exist in the White Mountains. For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com. Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support Fish and Game search and rescue activities.

03/09/2026

I was honored to sit down with Justin of The 207 Collective Podcast over the weekend. This is a great platform he has built to showcase local businesses. Check out the interview if you have time and give his page a follow to learn more.

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