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Welcome to GayOutdoors

Outdoor adventure + community for gay & gay-friendly men in the Northeast

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Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike photo
FEB 28
Auburn, NH Saturday • Feb 28

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Attending: 13
Join us for a scenic, easy-paced hike around Tower Hill Pond—a peaceful 3.8-mile loop just outside Manchester that feels worlds away from the city.
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Snowshoeing at MountainSide
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Alexander posted a comment on an event: Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge 9 hours ago
I was planning to bring stuff to make my own pizza, but I was planning to just cook for me because of my dietary restrictions. Happy to share, but it will be a lot easier for the rest of you if you don't have to follow my diet ;)
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Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike
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Photo from Black Mountain trip report
SEP 27
Member Report Benton, NH

Black Mountain

Saturday • Sep 27, 2025 •
Magical Adventure immersed in Fired UP Foliage
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