Some mountains are noted for their good view of a higher nearby peak. Such is Eastman Mountain (2,939 feet) in North Chatham. Its view of the …

The other day on a hike, a friend said that I should be careful suggesting a winter hike that might be dangerous for the inexperienced.

For a couple weeks in July my old friend Carl from New York came up with his family. We managed to get out together for a few good hikes and e…