Time for a GuineafowlFunFact (GFF™)!! Amongst our guiding staff we have *two* dogs named Pemi. While this is a pretty funny coincidence, we also imagine it’s a pretty common dog name for folks like us that spend an inordinate amount of time running around the White Mountains. Look at these two absolute units enjoying the sun 😎🐕
Another marathon Monday in the books! It’s always so inspiring to watch the entire Boston area come together to support and cheer on these incredible athletes. And a great reminder, whether you’re a pro runner or just getting out for a casual walk, that moving your body and getting fresh air does a world of good!
Making sure that all skill levels feel comfortable, safe, and supported is a big part of what we do—and requires experienced guiding staff with exceptional athletic abilities. Our very own Serra, Guineafowl Adventure Co guide and an accomplished ultrarunner, was recently interviewed on The Apex Lifestyles Podcast. Hosted by @bobgdmd1 and @authordennisv, Apex Lifestyles explores what it means to cultivate a life that resonates with your own definition of excellence. Serra talked about some of her most grueling and memorable ultra races, the transition from “casual” running to ultra running, and (of course!) about her White Mountain guiding with Guineafowl. You can find Apex Lifestyles on Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere you listen to podcasts or check them on YouTube!
“Greening of the Whites” by our friends over at @explorenewenglandfilms just re-aired on NESN! This awesome episode of Explore New England Television features Guineafowl Adventure Co founder, Dave Fatula, leading a spring hike up to Arethusa Falls. Dave talked about some Leave No Trace tips for mud season hiking (it’s coming soon, y’all!), how quickly conditions can change at elevation, and the perspective shift between our daily lives and slowing down to be present for the natural world that he still feels on every single hike. You can find the whole episode over at explorenewengland.tv or on their YouTube Channel via the link in our bio. It’s a beautifully filmed episode with spring visuals that have us excited for warmer weather… so go check it out!
Same, kid. Same. We had a great (and surprisingly snowy!) hike on Mount Pemigewasset last week with our Outdoor Explorers students from Acera School in Winchester, Mass. Acera offers their students the unique opportunity to participate in non-classroom “creativity stations” every Wednesday across all grade levels. For the last ten weeks, we’ve been spending Wednesdays with Acera students on local hikes learning about outdoor skills and Leave No Trace—culminating in a full-day, guided hike in the White Mountains. Interested in learning more about all the youth programming Guineafowl Adventure Co does with local schools and educational partners? Click the link in our bio and read all about it!
Last weekend we summited Kearsarge South with @arlingtoncommunityed’s Winter Hiking Club. Conditions were variable and icy—but with the proper gear it was an absolute hoot!
Check out this incredible undercast just as we summited Mt. Lafayette on Thursday! It’s been a challenging winter in terms of weather, snow coverage, and conditions… but wow was this worth the hike 🤩
Packing for a long winter hike can be a little nerve-wracking if you’re still figuring out what you need and don’t need. It takes a long time to find a packing list and packing routine that works, and as you grow your gear collection and comfort level in the backcountry you’ll tweak things to your personal preferences. Our guides have thousands of miles of winter hiking experience; so follow along for a breakdown of everything we bring to be safe, warm, comfortable, and prepared.
It’s the little things. Like a perfectly serene mountain summit covered in snow.
Winter hiking brings the magic, Ya’ll ✨.
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