Jake LloydThe Tour du Mont Blanc — a trek!July 30, 2023 — Writing up Tour du Mont Blanc Imagine the most beautiful mountain landscape. Towering, snow-capped peaks, above…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
Jake LloydSandwich, NH, to Seattle, WA — our cross country adventureOver the course of a month, I did something I’d always dreamed of — drove across the U.S. While millions of people, I’m sure, have taken…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021
Jake Lloyd5 days, 4 nights, 3 Sisters circumnavigatedI took a final few ascending steps, and breaths, and, at long last, crested the ridge. Ant there it was — a whole new world, and a…Oct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
Jake LloydThe Grandest of Adventures — experiencing amazing among the Grand Tetons“Walk slowly and take a look around once in a while” — Randy Morgenson, National Park Service backcountry ranger (taken from the book “The…Sep 22, 2019Sep 22, 2019
Jake LloydA few words about a few days in Yosemite National Park4.16.18 Peeing in the middle of the night isn’t always as tedious of a chore as you might think. Sometimes, in fact, it’s a beautiful…Apr 21, 2018Apr 21, 2018
Jake LloydOne grand adventure after another: Hiking Washington’s North CascadesSince he flew to Arcata, Calif., to visit me on my west coast bike trip in 2009, my Dad and I have gone on a hiking trip in the Pacific…Sep 16, 2017Sep 16, 2017
Jake Lloyd15 days, 23 mountains — yet another impeccable New Hampshire summerAs I’ve learned at home in Washington, DC, there’s something to be said for familiarity, for a comfortable place. Adventure is what drives…Aug 21, 2017Aug 21, 2017
Jake LloydAlmost blown away — a New Hampshire hiking adventureAlex stood about 7 feet from me. Well, I shouldn’t say “stood.” Rather, she leaned into the sign atop Mt. Adams, hugging the piece of wood…Jul 17, 2017Jul 17, 2017