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Solo paddles from Odiorne Point

July 21, 2025
Emilie Phillips

To get the kayaking season started, Emilie headed out to Odiorne Point near Portsmouth NH a few times. The first was on Juneteenth that I had off work, and another day was just too nice to pass up. By using the Honda Fit with the lower roof and long bars, I’m able to get my […]

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Kayaking Muscongus Bay

July 25, 2025
Emilie Phillips

After we dropped Isaac off at summer camp, Tyson and I spent a few days kayaking near Bristol Maine. Friday summary Friday we did a half day paddle from Round Pond south around Louds Island and back. There was a chance of thunderstorms, but they all stayed inland. We had a little bit of current […]

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For the last week, Tyson and I have been off in Springfield Vermont at a cross country gliding class. Here’s my notes from the class and the flights. June 29, Sunday Emilie flew the club towplane up from Sterling. Tyson drove our glider out. Tyson did one flight in the glider to get familiar with […]

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Ragged Mountain loop hike

June 1, 2025
Emilie Phillips

Tyson and Isaac agreed to come do a long hike with me. There was some negotiation, even after we started the hike. I wanted to hike 15 miles up over Ragged Mountain, do a loop on some of the Proctor Academy trails, and hike back over the mountain on the Sunapee Ragged Greenway (SRKG). Tyson […]

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We like sea kayaking in big waves, landing our airplanes off-airport, skiing in the wilderness, and more. Check back next week to hear about our family’s latest adventure.

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