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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.
Giving Back to the Trails We Love: Willey Range Trail Maintenance Recap
Wôbanaki Lakann Trail Announcement
Event Recap: Design Your Own Hoodie
Last weekend, we hosted our first-ever Design Your Own Hoodie Event right here at our Lincoln, New Hampshire Studio. From Thursday through Saturday, the studio buzzed with creativity, energy, and a shared love of locally made clothing.
Lyla “Sugar” Harrod’s Gear List for her upcoming Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt
In a few days, I’ll begin my attempt to break the Women’s Self-Supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail. The record stands at 54 days 7 hours 48 minutes and is held by hiking legend, Heather “Anish” Anderson. Anish set this record way back in 2015 yet nobody has been able to beat it yet. With over 14,000 miles of thru-hiking under my belt and years of training in the White Mountains on New Hampshire along the Appalachian Trail, I feel I’m ready for the challenge.
