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Will you be alive after five?

August 11, 2015

By Jan Stearns

The Denali 5 Summit Challenge takes place this weekend (Aug. 14-16) in Waterville Valley! Some of New England’s highest peaks surround the Valley.  The Denali Challenge is to hike five of these peaks in one weekend – from Friday through … Continue reading →

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What is the WVAIA?

June 5, 2013

By Jan Stearns

Dan Newton, president of the Waterville Valley Athletic & Improvement Association, explains what WVAIA is all about. If you’re new to Waterville Valley, one thing you already know from reading the title of this piece is that WVAIA is hard … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for Spring Hiking Conditions

April 28, 2013

By Jan Stearns

I wrote the following blog post in March 2012, but it’s just as appropriate today.  BE AWARE…The trail conditions noted in this re-post from 2012 may not reflect current conditions! The unseasonable temperatures are drawing people outdoors in shorts and … Continue reading →

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