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Finding New Hampshire's Natural Air Conditioning
When summer temperatures soar across New Hampshire, experienced White Mountain hikers know where to find relief. Learn five natural features that can make even the hottest hiking days surprisingly comfortable.
Giving Back to the Trails We Love
Trail maintenance doesn't happen on its own. This summer, Burgeon is back out on three trails in the White Mountains, and we're looking for people to join us.
From Trail to Thread
Before they were making gear at Burgeon Outdoor, Matt Boothby and Eric Blanche were hiking across the country. Between them: the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and more than 15,000 miles on foot. Now they’re helping build apparel in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, bringing real trail experience to every stitch.
Why Made in NH Matters to Us
Burgeon Outdoor was invited to present at the launch of New Hampshire's Made in NH campaign. Here's what we shared about why we manufacture in the White Mountains, and what the Made in NH mark actually means to us.
Why I’m Attempting the Appalachian Trail FKT
Burgeon athlete Will Peterson shares why he’s attempting the Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail, and the story that’s been building since his 2019 thru-hike.
Season Wrap-Up: What My First NCAA Ski Season Taught Me
A first NCAA ski season brings breakthrough races, tough setbacks, and plenty of lessons. Burgeon athlete Abishai reflects on her first year of college racing and what she learned along the way.
What “Prepared” Really Means in the White Mountains
March hiking can feel mild at the trailhead and full winter above treeline. Shoulder season compresses the margin for error — where layering systems, traction, and judgment matter most. Here’s what “prepared” really means in changing mountain conditions.
Midseason Lessons: Staying Warm, Grounded, and Focused at UNH
Midseason is where the newness wears off and the real work begins. From brutal cold on the hill to everyday life on campus, here’s what this season has been teaching me so far.
My Go-To Layers for Life on the Road
UNH ski racer, Abishai Corey, shares the Burgeon layers she lives in from training days to road trips to campus life.
Season Kickoff: Training Camp in Canada & the Burgeon Gear That Got Me There
Start Cool, Stay Warm: A Simple Layering Guide for Fall and Winter Hikes
The right layers make all the difference. Learn how to start cool, stay warm, and stay comfortable on every hike. Burgeon’s four-layer system, made in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, keeps you ready when conditions change.
Winter Comes Early in the Whites: How to Prepare for Shoulder-Season Hiking
In New Hampshire’s White Mountains, “shoulder season” can feel like mid-winter. Learn how to layer, pack, and prepare for fast-changing conditions from the people who build gear right here in the White Mountains.












