Guiding for wild fish, wild waters, and those who care deeply about them. That line has always described what I try to do here in Vermont. My guiding has been built around wild trout, native fish, moving water and the belief that the places we fish matter every bit as much as the fish themselves. Over the years, that has taken me deeper into Vermont’s rivers and backcountry, and eventually it made me curious about what that same idea might look like farther from home. Over th

There are rivers you visit and rivers you experience. The Nulhegan River, winding quietly through Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, is undeniably

Fly Fishing Near Island Pond, Vermont If you are looking for a relaxing and rewarding way to enjoy the natural beauty of northern Vermont, you just may want to give fly fishing a try. Fly fishing is a method of fishing that uses a specialized rod, reel, line, and artificial flies to catch fish. Unlike conventional fishing, fly fishing requires the angler to cast the fly, which is usually very light and does not have much weight, by using the weight of the line. This allows

New Hampshire vacations, whatever season, have so much to offer. I've compiled a list of 10 experiences that can add to your NH vacation and your overall experience. 1) A Guided Canoe trip on the Connecticut River: Let Gibbs Guides help you choose a section of the Connecticut, either flatwater sections or sections containing Class 1 rapids, They'll provide all the equipment you'll need, some basic instruction and a guide and off you go! They have expertise in taking folk

One of the strengths of our organization is being able to design the exact guided experience you are looking for. The guide takes into consideration group size and ability, what activities and locations you are looking to experience, and your time frames and the local conditions and make our recommendations accordingly. A great example of one these adventures is a trip we have now run a few times with differet clients. It began in the morning with transporting the grou

As with any young company, the question often arises, what, exactly are you doing here? I wanted to take a moment to explain what Gibbs Guides is all about and where I think it is going in the future. My background in outdoor recreation, my degree in English Literature from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH, and a love of nature and taking pictures is what brought about the invention of Gibbs Guides. As I turned forty the question arose for me personally, what are you

Take a Vermont Vacation! I grew up next to the massive sweeps of cedar bogs on the eastern shores of Lake Memphremagog, in northern Vermont. It was easy to take the natural beauty I was surrounded by for granted. Whether it was canoeing through the marshes or fishing in the South Bay near Newport, it always felt like this type of experience was everywhere. When the views of the cliffs of Willoughby or the moose sightings in Norton or Brighton's Wenlock Natural Area

Are you thinking about heading to the Lake Sunapee area for a vacation? It certainly is a great place to visit. With lots to do and see, yet it still maintains a quiet, non-touristy feel. Featuring friendly locals, great eateries and lots of beautiful places to stay. It has all the benefits of the Winnipesaukee or Conway, NH area but without the crowds! There are several great campgrounds and there is also loads of tax-free NH shopping for those rainy days. There are t

Recently, I had a chance to spend some time on the chain of islands in the center of Lake Champlain in Vermont. Lake Champlain is the sixth largest lake in the United States and in the center of it are five islands; South Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Alburg, and Isle La Motte. The islands are rich in flat ground, old farmland and historical value. Key in the war of 1812, rife with military history and the location of a very important moment in Teddy Roosevelt history. Yo

As with any new adventure, you of course, don't know what you don't know, and as I'm working on two new guidebooks to add to "Hiking and Snowshoeing the Greater Sunapee Region" it seemed appropriate to go over the process I'm using to write the books, and my mission in bringing these guidebooks to you. As a person who had spent much of his young life outdoors, the onset of my thirties, was a bit of a settling. Into life, job, kiddos and a mostly sedentary daily life. Sur

Mt Sunapee, NH It was incredibly hard to select just 3 walks out of all the great one's in the Greater Sunapee Region, we hope these will give you some ideas to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! 1) Clark’s Lookout- New London, NH Trailhead Info: *Parking is at the New London Park and Ride that is located just off exit 12 on I89. Easy walk - thirty minutes. *Pet Friendly - dry ground and stone dust trail. For a short walk, this offers one of the more rewardin

With the light snowpack presently, if you have the correct footwear, some type of spiked attachment for your boots, then hiking is still plentiful throughout the Greater Sunapee Region. There are not a ton of use opportunities for snowshoes at the moment unless you just need to utilize the crampons for ice traction. The conditions leave excellent opportunities to hit up some of those prime view spots in February. One of the interesting things about winter hiking for me i

For reaching audiences who like photographs, who like nature, and who like getting outdoors, there are few platforms as effective as the "Insta". 3 Ways to Build Relationships on Instagram: 1) Content, Content, Content.. In the very start of thinking about how to promote a business the question was always in my mind, how do you get people to follow you on Instagram, how do you find the generous souls? Well in short, you don't. You can't just find people, you have to actu

The Guides The idea behind these guides is to create books of basic information and encouragement to go do many of the great hikes and walks in the regions we visit. Be it a geographic region, like this guide, or a state or larger region. We’re currently starting work on a guide about the covered bridges of New Hampshire and Vermont. We are committed to providing a product that is valuable to both the vacationer or the local. The book is useful, fun and full of beauti