Hiking Buddies has roots dating back to June 2020 where it originated as a social media group focused on connecting people to group hike the 48 4000-footers of NH. With a grass-roots online presence the group exploded to over 16,000 members and became one of the largest and most active group hiking conduits in the United States. In 2021, Hiking Buddies began organizing members for positive purposes by supporting fundraisers, planning events, and promoting the safety benefits of group hiking to new and less experienced hikers. In 2022, several fatalities shook the hiking community, most of which involved solo hikers and heartbreaking outcomes that may have been avoided with education, preparedness, and/or experienced hiking partners. The mission and heart of Hiking Buddies continued to evolve, and the organization established as a nonprofit corporation in January 2023. Hiking Buddies is committed to reducing avoidable tragedies through education, community, and impactful projects. While not all tragedies are avoidable, some are, and Hiking Buddies believes it will quietly save lives by pre-emptively educating, preparing, and connecting hikers.
Ty Gagne author of "Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" (2017) and "The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites" (2020) is back with his latest book about rescue in the Whites. titled “The Lion’s Of Winter”
Founded in 2016, Redline Guiding LLC is the brainchild of avid hiker and guide, Mike Cherim. The hope is to succeed at offering low-key outdoor adventures and educational experiences with many of our offerings geared towards those newer to these outdoor activities — those who may be less sure and less confident. The aim is to increase said confidence, thus offering safe independence.
Mike McLaughlin discussing all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
