First-person account of a bushwhack ascent of Nippletop via Walker Brook on April 7, 2026, involving a waist-deep cold river crossing, deep snow with supportive conditions, significant cliff-finding challenges in the col between the two summits, and exposed icy terrain near the summit with strong winds.

Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became lost and unprepared for darkness while attempting a multi-peak hike in snowy conditions on Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains. They accidentally triggered a 911 call and were located and escorted out by Rangers.

A day hike of Whiteface and Esther starting from the Atmospheric Science Research Centre parking in Wilmington. Zero visibility at Whiteface summit; the trail featured steep initial ascent, rock scrambles, open slabs, and loose rock on the descent. Esther's summit was fully treed with no views, and the connecting trail between peaks was muddy and took longer than expected.

A comprehensive guide to the Dix Range loop from Elk Lake, described as a 16–20 mile, 5500 ft elevation gain challenge featuring six summits. The route includes a long walk-in, the steep Macomb Slide (with occasional needle ice in cold conditions), unmarked herd paths requiring strong navigation skills, and primitive camping near Slide Brook and Lilian Brook lean-tos.

Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underestimated snowy conditions and daylight and lacked headlamps; Forest Rangers located and escorted them out.