As far as mountain hikes go, it’s hard to beat Camel’s Hump, an isolated peak with an iconic shape (and name) and a craggy, windswept summit. Camel’s Hump also has the honor of being the destination of my very first hike more than 25 years ago. Anyone who has hiked this challenging peak knows that it’s not an ideal first hike. I’m happy to say that I survived and have been exploring the mountains of Vermont ever since. There are a few different ways to tackle Camel’s Hump, but my favorite is the