Sarah's Winter Adventure Race Gear Review
Read about what gear worked and what didn't on our most recent winter adventure race, the Frigid Infliction.
Read More2017 Frigid Infliction Race Report
An amusing account of our winter adventure race at Bolton Valley.
Read MoreBanana Spirulina Chips
This is a great dehydrated snack to enjoy at home or on the trails. It tastes like a coconut banana smothie!
Read More2016 Pumpkin Season Recap
Although I didn't have as good of a season as I expected, I learned a ton that will help me get even bigger pumpkins next year. In this blog I talk about what went right and what went wrong.
Read MoreHow to Make Compost Tea
Compost tea is a great soil amendment for organic gardeners because it encourages the growth of beneficial microbes. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make your own using a 5 gallon bucket and save money!
Read MoreHappy Seedlings
It's still April, but my seedlings are already out in their hoop houses and getting heated at night. Read more about my pumpkin babies here.
Read MorePreparing the Patch and Starting the Seeds
Read about how I get my soil ready and seeds started for giant pumpkin season.
Read MoreMMA Could be the Universal Fitness Standard
Want to know what kind of shape you're in? Get in a fight! Here is Dale's take on why martial arts creates some of the most well-rounded athletes.
Read MoreThe 2016 Pumpkin Season is Here!
Some words of wisdom: Free manure isn't free when you overload your trailer and break its axle. Read this amusing story along with some of Sarah's thoughts on the upcoming growing season.
Read MoreMount Washington Winter Ascent - Gear Guide
Winter can be a very dangerous time on Mount Washington (as can ANY time of the year). Here are some of Sarah's favorite things to keep her safe and warm on the mountain.
Read MoreMount Washington Winter Ascent via Lion Head Trail
Read Sarah and Dale's trip report of their winter ascent up Mount Washington using the Lion Head Trail.
Read MoreSarah’s Gear Guide for Mount Elbrus
Read Sarah's recommendations on what to bring (and what NOT to bring) on a climb up Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe.
Read MorePaleo Grasshopper Pie
Mint ice cream, chocolatey nutty crust, and chocolate coconut chips. All homemade, and all delicious!
Read MoreSunday River’s North American Wife Starving Championship
Sarah's take on Sunday River's North American Wife Carrying Championship.
Read MoreAll Hail the Giant Pumpkin!
Watch a crazy video of Dale trying to save Sarah's pumpkin during a hail storm.
Read MoreHow to Pollinate a Giant Pumpkin
If you want to grow a world-class giant pumpkin, you should pollinate your plant by hand so you can keep track of its genetics and assure your female flower gets exposed to pollen. See how to do this in a step-by-step guide.
Read MoreDear Sunday River, I Want my Woman Strong Like Bull
Dale's take on Sunday River's North American Wife Carrying Championship. Instead of pressuring women to be little, we should encourage them to be strong so they can carry their partners too!
Read More“No One Ever Fertilized an Old Growth Forest” – My Organic Approach
Many giant pumpkin growers use organic methods, but oftentimes you still see pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide use. This is Sarah's take on why she thinks avoiding these chemicals will be more beneficial in the long run.
Read More"Your Pumpkin is so Big!"
Read about the beginning of Sarah's 2015 growing season.
Read MoreLet's Cross the Rubicon Again
James talks about one of Dale's nighttime adventures in the Bangor City Forest. Prepare to be amused!
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