There is something lovely about the dense forests of the Northeastern United States. In the height of the green season, light often has trouble piercing the armor which is the forest canopy. When light does happen to find it's way in, we are treated to a laser light show of sorts. I captured these golden
This Signs of Adventure comes from deep within my photo collection. In January of 2010, along with my Friend John, we made our first winter attempt on the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington. While this mountain isn't particularly tall or technically by mountaineering standards, it does offer some pretty epically awful winter conditions. This
Happy Thanksgiving! For all those celebrating, have a happy and safe holiday, and don't eat too much! Nelson Crag Trail Hiking in New England has always been a special experience for me, or at least for the past few years. Mount Washigton in New Hampshire is a place I have gone to year after year
Holiday weekends have always excited me. I love using them as opportunities to get out to the mountains with my friends and explore. On Labor Day weekend last year, A small group of friends and I loaded our cars with camping and hiking gear and set course for Mount Washington in New Hampshire. We wanted
Many people ask me how I do the things I do and go the places I go. I commonly hear things like, "how can you afford to travel so much?" and "You must be nuts climbing that high" and my personal favorite: "I want your job." In reality everything I do is accessible to everyone.
John taking a rest above Tuckermans Ravine "Enjoying The Weather" Photo by Patrick Gensel Taken on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on January 23rd 2010 Photographed using a Canon Rebel XS
A pair of climbers looking over the White Mountains. "Overlooking The Whites" Photo by Patrick Gensel Taken on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on January 23rd 2010 Photographed with a Canon SD750
About a year ago, I took my first trip to New Hampshire. I clearly remember cresting a hill on rte 16 and being greeted by the beautiful white mountains. right then and there I wanted to do some serious exploring in this area. Unfortunately at the time I was not outfitted for a winter trek
For those of you who dont know, Eastern Mountain Sports is a retail chain that spans most of the North Eastern United States. EMS as they are also known as specializes in adventure sports equipment ranging from Rock Climbing and Kayaking to Mountain Biking and beyond. They also carry there own line of
A winter adventure on New Hampshire's Mount Washington