(Durham, October 1, 2018) - There's nothing better than hiking the trails in New Hampshire with your best friend. John Soebetzer’s trusty trail buddy is a 12 year old black schnauzer named Pepper. John and Pepper are accomplished hikers and are known for finishing the Grid together - that is hiking all 48 New Hampshire 4,000 footers. The pair meet up with WINDOWS TO THE WILD host Willem Lange and his dog Kiki at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson, NH.
On a bluebird sky day, the foursome head out on a rail-to-trail. Ponds and mountains provide the backdrop as they share stories about being outdoors with their dogs .
Soebetzer loves to hike. He and Pepper find themselves out on many trails in New Hampshire almost every day of the year. “We’re pretty ordinary. The friendship we have, when you hike that much together and every single adventure I had in the last 11 years has been with him, that’s pretty special. He’s a good dog,” says Soebetzer.
The Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge is a perfect spot to see soaring eagles, beaver lodges and spot a variety of songbirds. Soebetzer meets longtime hiking friend Georg Feichtinger and his four-legged hiking companion, Lucy along the trail.
A new episode of WINDOWS TO THE WILD featuring the adventures of Lange and the accomplished canine hiker, Pepper premieres on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30pm on NHPBS and online at nhpbs.org/windows.
UPCOMING EVENT - Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Trail Mixer 2024 Windows to the Wild Event
WINDOWS TO THE WILD WITH WILLEM LANGE is generously supported by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust and the Bailey Charitable Foundation
Willem Lange’s wardrobe is generously donated by The Kittery Trading Post
Find out what attracts our feathered friends to this special spot.
Listen on your favorite podcast platform
Thanks to our podcast partner: The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University
A North Conway, NH family shares what they learned about the effects of climate change.
Host Willem Lange takes viewers on a ride along the Scenic RailRiders track in Concord, NH.
Willem and Wendy Lull explore and discuss ways to record and preserve life on the coast.
Willem goes looking for moose with long-time moose researcher Charles Willey in Colebrook.
A trip along Vermont's Long Trail.
Join host Willem Lange on a tour of a Cambridge oasis -- the Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Willem and a group of people from throughout New England took a trip through Ireland.
What do you do with a section of 170-year-old abandoned railroad track?
Melissa Elam has hiked all of NH's 4,000-foot mountains with her cat, Floki.
A North Conway family shares what they learned about the effects of climate change.
Gabriel Andrus will ski from the northern border of NH to its southern border this winter.
There are gems in the hills. Host Willem Lange learns there's a lot to rock hunting.
Arlette Laan is the first woman to hike all eleven of the National Scenic Trails.
Kayaker Betsy Wish set out years ago to meet the people who catch our lobsters.
The Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve is considered an ecological gem.
Host Willem Lange is at sea on the American Eagle schooner.
WINDOWS TO THE WILD's good friend and Outdoor Enthusiast, Chaya Harris from Outdoor Afro.
Getting outdoors is important but its also important to be safe.
Mt. Eustis Ski Hill opened in 1939 and was a community gathering place until it closed.
David Krueger is a Language Specialist / Interpreter, you may have seen him.
Competitive rower Erik Frid takes a break from competition to row 300 miles.
Susie Spikol is a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education.
New Hampshire resident Susan Dromey Heeter is competitive.
Redline guide Ken Hodges hikes with Debby "Bear Repellent" Roberts.
Willem hikes with partners and participants of Summits in Solidarity.
The Lifesaving Station at Wood Island was used for sea rescue prior to the Coast Guard.
The Lifesaving Station at Wood Island was used for sea rescue prior to the Coast Guard.
Conway photographer Joe Klementovich uses a paddleboard to explore 130 miles of the Saco.
Students attend school aboard a schooner.
Join us for an all new season of Windows to the Wild with Willem Lange! Wednesdays at 7:30
Host Willem Lange is with friends on the Tucker Mountain trail in Vermont.
Host Willem Lange is off to Cape Cod w/ Kiki for a hike with bestselling author Tom Ryan.
Outdoor Afro volunteer leader Mardi Fuller will take viewers on a winter hike.
Some of New Hampshire's "hidden treasures".
Jason Berard is the Stewardship Director at the Upper Valley Land Trust.
In 1971, Laura Waterman and her husband Guy decided to leave behind a corporate life.
In 1971, Laura Waterman and her husband Guy decided to leave behind a corporate life.
The skill it takes to climb NH's breath-taking cliff faces.
Outdoor educator Scott Ellis is passionate about connecting people with the outdoors.
Outdoor educator Scott Ellis is passionate about connecting people with the outdoors.
Host Willem Lange visits one of NH's spectacular public properties.
Host Willem Lange visits one of NH's spectacular public properties.
Rachael decided not to let their dream die.
Rachael decided not to let their dream die.
When Marianne Borowski retired, she had a dream to create an adventure trail.
When Marianne Borowski retired, she had a dream to create an adventure trail.
We all want to start getting back into nature and exploring the natural beauty of New Hampshire.
Host Willem Lange explores the history, culture and natural beauty of Scotland.