Redline Guiding

Some people are focused on racing along trying to finish their 48 4000-footers of New Hampshire in one push or in one season or in every month of the year. Other people, on the other hand, just want to take their time, stopping to smell the flowers as they say, and enjoy a more casual process. The 48 in one lifetime, for example, is plenty for some. Some will argue that their way of doing it is…

We were founded and opened our doors in October of 2016. About five or six months later we were inspired to give back to the trails we love so much. Being there are many ways to show our appreciation — like pouring money into some agency or some fund — we opted to roll up our sleeves and actually perform trail work duties under the supervision of the Saco Ranger District, White Mountain National…

Section hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) is popular to those who don’t have the months of free time necessary for a complete single-effort thru-hike. Section hiking allows a person to break the thing up into manageable chunks. The downside to this is the waiting between sections can drag on for weeks, months, years, even decades. These extended gaps can allow us to grow older and to become less…

A returning guest working on her New Hampshire 4000-footers list requested the company of her go-to guide Redline Guide Mike Maciel. On this extended day they took on the Z-Bonds Traverse. We’ll let Mike M. tell it, his words and photos follow. Our longtime guest achieved a big milestone this week having finally stood on the summit of all New Hampshire’s famed 4000 footers. There is, however,…

Area hikers were informed that come June first the beloved Lincoln Woods Trail was going to close for five to six months for maintenance. This news forced a lot of people, particularly those working on their 48 4000-footers, to re-think their plans. Some who were planning to put off getting Owls Head until some undetermined future date decided they needed to do it now! Same for those doing…

A new guest visiting from Tennessee reached out and requested a half day hike in this general area (Mt Washington Valley). With Redline Guide Debra McCown in the lead we came up with a few qualifying objectives and the beloved South Moat Mountain was ultimately chosen. Light breezes really helped the team keep their cool and escape some of the bugs. Clear skies and stellar views made this hike an…

A returning guest and student reached out looking for a wilderness navigation refresher. It’d been a year since her last class and while she remembered a lot, she also felt more training was needed. This was a custom offering and by the end of the day our student felt fairly comfortable with many of the trickier, more perishable bits. Now she has to complete her homework with our available…

Once again our Grid-Getting-Guest was out there with Redline Guide Chase Hall bagging the final ascent of Cannon Mountain. He has four more peaks to do this summer then a few more winter peaks. All told he will finished in about 13 months with the grand completion on Mt Jackson… but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. For now, let’s check out some of today’s gorgeous photos. Great work, Chase, and…

A returning guest came to us looking for a guide/companion for a Southern Presidential Traverse. Initially the plan was to hike up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail then immediately head south peeling away from the ridge just before hitting Mt Pierce. Once Redline Guide Chase Hall and guest stood upon the ridge, however, a “while we’re in the neighborhood” mindset took over and they decided to add Mt…

We were contacted by a person looking for guidance and a guide for a hike up Mt Washington. Doing this hike, as we learned, was a bucket list item for them. We were happy to play a role is this endeavor. Leading this hike was Redline Guide Rhonda Willette. It is her words and photos that follow… A 2026 bucket‑list dream came to life yesterday on Mount Washington as a mom and her two adult…

A Fun and Educational Weekend Event (2nd in 2026) We’re excited to offer a women’s‑only overnight backpacking experience designed to build confidence, foster skills, and help you connect with nature in the backcountry. This exciting opportunity will be with Redline Guide Rhonda Willette. Rhonda is a licensed EMT, Wilderness First Responder, and experienced New England backpacker who brings a…

Our Grid-Getting-Guest was at it again, this time on Mt Carrigain which he needed for May. It was tough going what with the exceptional heat and humidity but he got it done and the month of May is done. Lead and photos, as usual, was offered by Redline Guide Chase Hall. Great work, Chase and a hearty congratulations to our guest! You guys make a good team!

The title of this post, “Best Day Ever,” was an observation shared with us by our guest about her recent Franconia Ridge Traverse. She noted having a “spectacular day in the mountains” during which she faced some of her fears in a safe and controlled manner. For her this was an accomplishment to be proud of. In her feedback she offered very kind words about us as a company and about her Redline…

Our oft-returning Grid-Gettin-Guest was at it again, taking on two more mountains on day one of two under the watchful eye of Redline Guide Chase Hall. The mountains were Madison (for its final ascent) and Adams (with one more to go). This ended up being a 10 mile day with a whopping 5300′ of elevation gain. Day two was supposed to occur on Wednesday but was moved due to the forecast. Originally…

The team just got back from this weekend’s educational backpacking adventure for women (with another one being planned for a future date). According to team lead, Redline Guide and Instructor Rhonda Willette, they had a great experience, early season, no bugs, wonderful location (Sawyer Pond this time), and a little rain to fill the gaps. They did have to pivot from plan A due to potential high…

We’re pleased to introduce a guided adventure and summit attempt on Mt Baker in the North Cascades! The Details Join Redline Guide Debra McCown on Mt Baker in Washington State. There you’ll learn how to travel safely on glaciers and climb to the summit of Mt Baker (elevation 10,786′). It’s a gorgeous peak in the North Cascades that has long been a destination for those seeking to make the leap…

We’re pleased to introduce a guided adventure and summit attempt on Glacier Peak in the North Cascades! The Details Join Redline Guide Debra McCown on Glacier Peak in Washington State. There you’ll enjoy an amazing trip that combines mountain backpacking in the stunning North Cascades along with an intro-level glacier to the summit of this beautiful and very remote iconic Washington State…