tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13700903149570134202024-03-05T18:55:08.412-05:00Outdoor DiversionHaving fun in the great outdoors!Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.comBlogger578125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-35961348184160994122024-01-01T21:30:00.170-05:002024-01-02T18:54:45.653-05:00Gridding Out Madison and Adams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCK0qa9oDlQ_h-yULNUAaMxlIlzvP5ulxIkgy8q-LELAqgqrErIOQLSUi8aEPt5aHdzfei7P0GDnx_4M7GSenIrzzmVQ3hMufTnIS8cgZ59F3Pllp8H584mvs3uFduaOcT4cXUhp9SnyudNzzrAIBmRxWJbRFDkUXmBavNhYTljCedjD97RzZphhjACoc/s1000/aIMG_1118.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCK0qa9oDlQ_h-yULNUAaMxlIlzvP5ulxIkgy8q-LELAqgqrErIOQLSUi8aEPt5aHdzfei7P0GDnx_4M7GSenIrzzmVQ3hMufTnIS8cgZ59F3Pllp8H584mvs3uFduaOcT4cXUhp9SnyudNzzrAIBmRxWJbRFDkUXmBavNhYTljCedjD97RzZphhjACoc/w640-h480/aIMG_1118.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Summits:</b> Mount Madison (5,367'), Mount Adams (5,774')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside Trail, Air Line</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Combination of bare ground to start</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps and breezy on the summits, sunshine above treeline with undercast below</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 10</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 9:39</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I was looking forward to my first hike of the New Year although with some apprehension knowing that current trail conditions were challenging. This hike would grid out these two summits for me meaning I will have hiked them in every month of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had read some trail reports and I could expect some ice, exposed rocks and icy rocks. The weather was looking favorable for this time of year cold temps and some wind making for maybe a chilly wind chill. My pack was filled with everything I might need on this hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were several vehicles in the Appalachia parking lot when I arrived. I was on the trail at 7:00 AM. The ground was bare to start but soon there was a coating of snow and areas of ice. After about a mile up the trail I put on the rock spikes as the trail was getting a little slick. Further up there was a mix of ice and rocks. I had to step carefully across the small water crossings that had icy rocks.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at Madison Spring Hut and put on a warmer layer before starting my ascent to the summit of Mount Madison. It was a careful climb up to the summit with a covering of snow that hid the ice. As I was making my approach to the summit I stepped on an ice covered rock hidden with snow and went down. It was an easy fall and I continued on to to the summit, it would surprisingly be my only fall of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few pics at the summit and I was on my way back down to the hut. Going down was actually more difficult than going up. I stopped at the hut and had something to eat before starting my ascent to Mount Adams. My legs were getting tired so I took it slow and easy. When I reached the junction I took the Gulfside Trail instead of Air Line, a little longer but not as steep.</div><div><br /></div><div>The wind was brisk on the summit of Mount Adams so it was not a day for lingering and basking. A few pics and I started my descent. I went down Air Line and there was a nice solid path to follow. The wind was right in my face and had quite a bite but I was covered so wasn't a problem. I continued down Air Line and Durand Ridge. </div><div><br /></div><div>When I got below tree line I changed layers since I was out of the wind and warming up. I kept my rock spikes on and they worked well but could have used the sharper spikes. I got down without any falls but it was a tough descent with a lot of ice on the trail. The micropikes finally came off just before I reached bare ground. It was a nice walk out from there.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was one of the toughest hikes that I have ever done due to the trail conditions although the weather was perfect. More snow covering the rocks would have been much better and less demanding on the legs and microspikes. </div><div><br /></div><div>My initial plan was to hike up to the hut and assess conditions...the weather, trail and me then continue on from there. After Madison I would once again see how I felt before moving on to Mount Adams, my legs were tired but I still felt Adams was doable. I could always turn around and descend which is what I did a year ago just below the summit of Adams which is why I returned today.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have now done these two summits in every month of the year. I need one more hike this month to Lafayette and Lincoln to grid out those summits and the month of January.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy New Year and Happy Hiking! Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtCnAQIUSNqaY0DdkXBP2VMk49izHrJ4t3rW0LAiEOl9Mtmrje6VwsnuogTo8N4LPIC0E1yYKtq13lq-NdkukfXhYywUMqCqdhkvPqKnTxKEqGcUOJX7bqfnS_DueYYKOdE4crV8lWjjvBGiQeFxYCaobhLNtPzgP1aINjhDcZppKVMfqF6QTsJYmvSA/s1000/IMG_1101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtCnAQIUSNqaY0DdkXBP2VMk49izHrJ4t3rW0LAiEOl9Mtmrje6VwsnuogTo8N4LPIC0E1yYKtq13lq-NdkukfXhYywUMqCqdhkvPqKnTxKEqGcUOJX7bqfnS_DueYYKOdE4crV8lWjjvBGiQeFxYCaobhLNtPzgP1aINjhDcZppKVMfqF6QTsJYmvSA/w640-h480/IMG_1101.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Thin crusty snow cover</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T1nyr75xL6VtPTi7LHW5fPLbIeaZtWLPHipLLCLdpk9GGCNKrtgnpYib6X5SNRH8q7zNz_5_cauGt90_0uzfzH19rHZ14vqVjtdv04AqdEGBO1TFZrQ87iBh7D_Je8C-vL4xAGu3BoPjHb_Ov4VQ3qShu1HBAdmYEC-bTUbd_p9eNyWwyCvpQ1bKZyQ/s1000/IMG_1102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T1nyr75xL6VtPTi7LHW5fPLbIeaZtWLPHipLLCLdpk9GGCNKrtgnpYib6X5SNRH8q7zNz_5_cauGt90_0uzfzH19rHZ14vqVjtdv04AqdEGBO1TFZrQ87iBh7D_Je8C-vL4xAGu3BoPjHb_Ov4VQ3qShu1HBAdmYEC-bTUbd_p9eNyWwyCvpQ1bKZyQ/w640-h480/IMG_1102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A section of ice with many more to come</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIDMhw8ju_moj8KRfTo1__OZ91EOrfBmTXv-mqMK3dNvr6oZ-KDXpOxMV5BwRNoV8T6Itixy4UmRrQbmo3Tt2bAMr8U6eUkjHuIJ9Sj9VEz9hR4hyphenhyphenFnqEV632fdKrAaV0MJlTreXkUwLclCPxJy_duAIeJp8RY64rzuXfdOTi4knD2GxRe-yKymraXoQ/s1000/IMG_1103.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIDMhw8ju_moj8KRfTo1__OZ91EOrfBmTXv-mqMK3dNvr6oZ-KDXpOxMV5BwRNoV8T6Itixy4UmRrQbmo3Tt2bAMr8U6eUkjHuIJ9Sj9VEz9hR4hyphenhyphenFnqEV632fdKrAaV0MJlTreXkUwLclCPxJy_duAIeJp8RY64rzuXfdOTi4knD2GxRe-yKymraXoQ/w640-h480/IMG_1103.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>An easy under blowdown until there's more snow</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCKZlSIXKrpa59XgQATGyx_yCP0N76yJaovxj_nrYM7WL72JoPDGrkpaihYl65oglRFK5au7ZWl8Bb-_MXUerZGJw_o9Gq9SbS2Yz7XCtYj1dOem1xfbZBgfLkXZDH43Sbh8hPRwKM7j1RXuo3VeJCmTQnmEa20_NxlR0U-2Nr0jRPBJkG5bONtTgjj4/s1000/IMG_1105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCKZlSIXKrpa59XgQATGyx_yCP0N76yJaovxj_nrYM7WL72JoPDGrkpaihYl65oglRFK5au7ZWl8Bb-_MXUerZGJw_o9Gq9SbS2Yz7XCtYj1dOem1xfbZBgfLkXZDH43Sbh8hPRwKM7j1RXuo3VeJCmTQnmEa20_NxlR0U-2Nr0jRPBJkG5bONtTgjj4/w640-h480/IMG_1105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>More trail ice</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFCDQ7v6qX-JZ-o5_-fT660YCUvqBusynIo-T3nAkefM-5bN9jLK68Ku3yToeBSzkHVlLw8RVd-ueoJOdsGRFwR4PN2aHf8iLBq6LV_AZidzTXwe04Zf6UqkmxJtc0PJaCRzMpHeSEE14s0g1DJWZ3-Bx_lS_bDFtUZEiMSYsF0N7A1hhzSzLN6w79Nc/s1000/IMG_1106.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFCDQ7v6qX-JZ-o5_-fT660YCUvqBusynIo-T3nAkefM-5bN9jLK68Ku3yToeBSzkHVlLw8RVd-ueoJOdsGRFwR4PN2aHf8iLBq6LV_AZidzTXwe04Zf6UqkmxJtc0PJaCRzMpHeSEE14s0g1DJWZ3-Bx_lS_bDFtUZEiMSYsF0N7A1hhzSzLN6w79Nc/w640-h480/IMG_1106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I didn't turn back</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRJ78JLCi1-rub3wiUvRHe0Hc4G3PsM2iof-C4FJ8jCuEjp1psvYzF35INLx110a14Qd_X1VaGiIvV5pGDqwV_AbPMy8mEYttmSH_HqE8IU7WzqlWHJIqneXONyfemII1gG4m7DRzavelL4GjJkXfoV5R2luAdh4-Oqcigr9bCISAjVKirRxKllJqShU/s1000/IMG_1107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRJ78JLCi1-rub3wiUvRHe0Hc4G3PsM2iof-C4FJ8jCuEjp1psvYzF35INLx110a14Qd_X1VaGiIvV5pGDqwV_AbPMy8mEYttmSH_HqE8IU7WzqlWHJIqneXONyfemII1gG4m7DRzavelL4GjJkXfoV5R2luAdh4-Oqcigr9bCISAjVKirRxKllJqShU/w640-h480/IMG_1107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>First view of Mount Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzk_z76VNfvDR_vn9Rpg0ARCrOdUqzTeMuFTf7BcnVdkwqeFtiNb8bJR4HiGV7Ie7ZvSG9-e_3C2Y0dov-aP5Kk5DHKhYO6DlvXKkLda6PkvKr88p8yCu436dNygitpIXyLGo1NrXaShexduqj9oeUMR9ORQNlh2qujz73ioT9_9R5EMCROGzr04RvLB8/s1000/IMG_1109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzk_z76VNfvDR_vn9Rpg0ARCrOdUqzTeMuFTf7BcnVdkwqeFtiNb8bJR4HiGV7Ie7ZvSG9-e_3C2Y0dov-aP5Kk5DHKhYO6DlvXKkLda6PkvKr88p8yCu436dNygitpIXyLGo1NrXaShexduqj9oeUMR9ORQNlh2qujz73ioT9_9R5EMCROGzr04RvLB8/w640-h480/IMG_1109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Nice undercast from Mount Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitZ0b3_VPhvSzFCAOk01EYxlZSA-NhUp7J6j4rb8LiDm4cIhghNHy7KdmbOYNtWaSiUpJbuKPg8K_b5YF53L0GiJPigXeMmL-XMZq3kIELxv0fDM5sRNMyY5uSVCv_tiSphxpm0Ogq7EAO2mZhZAjvUTjUQARjZFJmwrWitgArGSkWTUjLZZq5zTB5xwM/w640-h480/IMG_1111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Madison summit pin</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiM23zqY4DhBQUXRtl_QXI2N6b2l8myty6hETsi-AtuAYp09DcoL2OFXDafNAof2XtLkMfIMckS2KDOHnwyuVdQgRleYA0ZQfMxRbipnZEJP1ynym5knws3jbWkIMeU6cCQHZ7kxtVHdNcU5tZcf6Wh4tt5AQhSdpdgMX59Iqj1hYXe0Wr2V7XF6IcfGE/s1000/IMG_1112.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiM23zqY4DhBQUXRtl_QXI2N6b2l8myty6hETsi-AtuAYp09DcoL2OFXDafNAof2XtLkMfIMckS2KDOHnwyuVdQgRleYA0ZQfMxRbipnZEJP1ynym5knws3jbWkIMeU6cCQHZ7kxtVHdNcU5tZcf6Wh4tt5AQhSdpdgMX59Iqj1hYXe0Wr2V7XF6IcfGE/w640-h480/IMG_1112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Next summit is Mount Adams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Adams, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH 03593, USA44.3203412 -71.2909093.8194176608839427 -141.603409 84.82126473911606 -0.9784089999999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-68626023291874592702023-12-20T22:30:00.001-05:002023-12-23T11:44:37.991-05:00Santa Does Waumbek<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwPKQr54C7bMFRZX8Hae4BumI9XLpnFRhmD0xzRbfnmSA_6E1fNjiOaqstnu2z_SoknjV6QnZiCX7GmZTgBxNniQbyv6wJbBDxxT7r7gZ89uW1hfbaYC5F3fN5ymFtRv0_IDeZbSAWycTScInZFUnslENJz-CdDR6ohuMfX5T0cUzlINkQwUuByXLtcI/s1000/aIMG_1076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwPKQr54C7bMFRZX8Hae4BumI9XLpnFRhmD0xzRbfnmSA_6E1fNjiOaqstnu2z_SoknjV6QnZiCX7GmZTgBxNniQbyv6wJbBDxxT7r7gZ89uW1hfbaYC5F3fN5ymFtRv0_IDeZbSAWycTScInZFUnslENJz-CdDR6ohuMfX5T0cUzlINkQwUuByXLtcI/w640-h480/aIMG_1076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> Mount Starr King (3,907') and Mount Waumbek (4,006')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Starr King Trail to Starr King and Waumbek</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Bare trail to start then icy mud and continual ice from the conifers and beyond</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cold with a breeze, sunny and blue sky</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 7.2 RT</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 4:30</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div>I wanted to get out on a trail today and check out the conditions after the recent devastating deluge of rain from the latest storm earlier this week. Mount Waumbek is a short drive and there are no water crossings so this seemed like a good choice. And while I'm not "officially" keeping track today's hike could be added to the 4K a day list, that's hiking a 4,000 footer every day of the year. <br /><br />On the drive to the trailhead I noticed that the rivers were still running high but had come down considerably since the initial flooding. There are two deep trenches on the way into the trailhead parking area but I had no problem getting in. There were two other vehicles already there when I arrived. One more vehicle came in and it was a familiar face. It was Stephanie who I have met several times on the trails. We talked for a few minutes then I was on my way.<br /><br />It was bare ground to start. Conditions changed as I gained elevation. There was areas of frozen loose mud and ice but did not require traction at this point. Further up as I got into the conifers the trail was continual ice with a dusting of fresh snow on top. It was time to put on the microspikes. This proved to be the perfect traction.<br /><br />I stopped briefly on the summit of Starr King to capture a few photos, they view of the Presidential summits was spectacular. I then continued on to Waumbek. There was a cold wind blowing across the ridge and I added another layer. On my way over to Waumbek I met three hikers coming back. It was a nice hike to the summit of Waumbek with the same hard packed, icy, snowy dust covered trail.<br /><br />I stopped on the Waumbek summit for a photo then continued on to a clearing that offered a view of the Presidentials. This was my turn around point and I started back from here. I met Stephanie coming up to the summit as I was beginning my descent. It was a nice hike back to Starr King. I stopped on the summit to enjoy the warm sunshine and remove a layer. I then started my descent to the trailhead.<br /><br />I kept my microspikes on past the point where I had put them on during the hike up. It was after this that I was wishing that I had brought my rock spikes. There was a long section of icy mud and rocks that was the toughest part of the trail today. I took my time getting down through here by carefully watching where I stepped and while there were a couple of minor slips there was no falls.<br /><br />I was glad to get out today and I have to say that I wouldn't mind having the current conditions continue for a while longer. Any time I can leave the snowshoes behind is a good hike for me but I know this won't last for long with the first day of Winter arriving tomorrow. Only a few days before Christmas and Santa had a great day outside!<br /><br />Enjoy the photos!<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlwFC58PlHIqGLVjbfcxGk-9wV3Qrx6jTzWHygQFkpt579ysGff8vFqh9-r3Di9mXAUkCW71N6e0H8jC0majUlJCugXE_yLMucx-zyum8qQAm0n4Vfla_auGmYkNsxYUa-P_4S27GJ2ah6EKthrLwqJgj0KFWUsCzMVpUBZqDf3cFDqifEG8lS1DYfVk/s1000/IMG_1060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlwFC58PlHIqGLVjbfcxGk-9wV3Qrx6jTzWHygQFkpt579ysGff8vFqh9-r3Di9mXAUkCW71N6e0H8jC0majUlJCugXE_yLMucx-zyum8qQAm0n4Vfla_auGmYkNsxYUa-P_4S27GJ2ah6EKthrLwqJgj0KFWUsCzMVpUBZqDf3cFDqifEG8lS1DYfVk/w640-h480/IMG_1060.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bare ground to start</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcqUmDIjlj33K590hugGXv6zcAkIsS3iMM_BSVnULx15GeeafF2-YQ8_JNEcwmfs80EXKJDxJqAa19YAfnZ0dGW6wLiJVRtCiJhxMHNqCbgcx9i0V6mmIvGUwi64l-1NhsoiX_1qPIaIF2kiUMbSl-FFQ9nzBRJnDMHGyZvowi7rblcrV8L8aObRhZEo/s1000/aIMG_1020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcqUmDIjlj33K590hugGXv6zcAkIsS3iMM_BSVnULx15GeeafF2-YQ8_JNEcwmfs80EXKJDxJqAa19YAfnZ0dGW6wLiJVRtCiJhxMHNqCbgcx9i0V6mmIvGUwi64l-1NhsoiX_1qPIaIF2kiUMbSl-FFQ9nzBRJnDMHGyZvowi7rblcrV8L8aObRhZEo/w640-h480/aIMG_1020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> None</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Great Gulf Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Snow with some minimal ice</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps, cloudy with partial sunshine </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 5.4</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 2:50</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to get out for some snowshoe conditioning to prepare the legs for my upcoming winter grid summits. I decided to hike into the Great Gulf Wilderness on the Great Gulf Trail to the junction of the Madison Gulf Trail. There is very little elevation gain and a good way to ease into snowshoeing after not hiking for the past month.</div><div><br /></div><div>I got a late start but was still the first one in the Great Gulf parking lot. I bare booted across the suspension bridge that had a layer of snow on it. There was good water flow coming down the icy Peabody River. I'm thinking this river is going to be a raging torrent by Monday afternoon with heavy rainfall in the forecast.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other end of the bridge I put on the snowshoes. With only about 3" of snow they really weren't needed but I needed the conditioning. The trail was rather bony but I continued for about two miles before removing them and putting on microspikes. As the sun started hitting the trees the snow bombs started falling from the limbs so I put on a waterproof jacket.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I reached the tent site near the Madison Gulf Trail junction the snow was about 6" deep. I climbed the large boulder there and took photos of the surrounding summits. This was my turn around point and after a quick snack I started back to the trailhead. It was an uneventful but pleasant trip on the way down.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was nice to get out on the trail today. A large storm is in the forecast bringing heavy rainfall and significant snowfall with a flood watch in effect for ravines and notches. There will be a dramatic change in trail conditions on Monday.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgp1xHcJZVa1RwZ8uaSQo0dDo3gX5mWLNbwDew5UgeWAEcuWrIN5iqGp4RAO06XOJ6WUF4X7Ywn6IzgLRIRXtmhvkdyLPiOMGKoC89M5p0bI7F9CE6_yfxpJLm5nGLi_V4nQhepRTq_XhCgaCct58Od5lrNBaFKMOaFJ7wW6nmssZGJUNLWOchPKpoKgc/s1000/IMG_1010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgp1xHcJZVa1RwZ8uaSQo0dDo3gX5mWLNbwDew5UgeWAEcuWrIN5iqGp4RAO06XOJ6WUF4X7Ywn6IzgLRIRXtmhvkdyLPiOMGKoC89M5p0bI7F9CE6_yfxpJLm5nGLi_V4nQhepRTq_XhCgaCct58Od5lrNBaFKMOaFJ7wW6nmssZGJUNLWOchPKpoKgc/w640-h480/IMG_1010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8stZ0opFjfNODZb7vgGeCdgpgyZtpx6MyUUu-Jeoualmc4l_G3gWclUCOIKjAAZwEjSQ_6ASE1hBjNds1YmtsnkYGf7dFqLIpg9KOjvZDCDTPXK9S_WDjNKGxVcfQVeKfyIReo7ah52KHJEiked8FlAW7rW8cNpVcXNmSTWTDI72KHV272dsJp94Iz8U/w640-h480/IMG_1014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Hiking trail to the left and ski trail to the right</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cBZ34xabgktnW5TIURNEXvgrviPaCE3GCnhO_cQvYHlfaovQqZUQF55Zb-p3RHZUYaMZJ6YgMlXgajihICgCVFiR4g4xSounmvuZrzL2HAXb_42wrsOlbkTbLMAXKz0DndIJkFE4ajC7Cl1WqL_2PR2ltYslUnCWI0SXx0Dv52xBCzQ5diKOur56u1w/s1000/IMG_1015.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cBZ34xabgktnW5TIURNEXvgrviPaCE3GCnhO_cQvYHlfaovQqZUQF55Zb-p3RHZUYaMZJ6YgMlXgajihICgCVFiR4g4xSounmvuZrzL2HAXb_42wrsOlbkTbLMAXKz0DndIJkFE4ajC7Cl1WqL_2PR2ltYslUnCWI0SXx0Dv52xBCzQ5diKOur56u1w/w640-h480/IMG_1015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Large turkey on the trail</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWsDz-Zoj78SjrK_BtOY3asadmiIUzM8e4-6csTe_25uBP5hWzqFuKf6VwOeNj2lmp349WNdcbgeezK0Esckik5ZqsBD3T3bo2tjiaKHMp3pJc0xQm7MwZXK3-hf5ZUxToAtcn71MoU2IpjRwPoLH3Uc4J9GeooorEtE11_mDF2DbDL9GB-BB89739mU/w640-h480/IMG_1018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The snowshoes came off here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghan1r22Dwe5iDTg-iEllQnf_KTW18cP7BGwnW-TUa7VMO_DyiLKkGkwXg2dhXimM6YOdQjRvp9wq8M2gqbDgKDEPZKy12UwaaxYYGUO0IoertzNI5hSPudSba8OLwqP-5VxzTKi6xTdppm5KYrRr4xj1ScuR2xQiD2GBTy8Hp6UDZRqQYUDlq2kaQHeQ/s1000/IMG_1019.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghan1r22Dwe5iDTg-iEllQnf_KTW18cP7BGwnW-TUa7VMO_DyiLKkGkwXg2dhXimM6YOdQjRvp9wq8M2gqbDgKDEPZKy12UwaaxYYGUO0IoertzNI5hSPudSba8OLwqP-5VxzTKi6xTdppm5KYrRr4xj1ScuR2xQiD2GBTy8Hp6UDZRqQYUDlq2kaQHeQ/w640-h480/IMG_1019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Frozen brook</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7mHRfBFCpRWc5A-TpohY80dozvuQ5xB4hIXXALrl2XZRsTEfuJwb4V493l1rprXkojtKOK35TTbsr0iPw4xzBHYA-YTPDOgfdKGlogBIT-jboK-mXj9zRfPee1W25-fnZMSYfW3SVf8Kug8A6_tUQPSwa3ebRSrgdImDuNtR7k62znTbvilmoWKdP3g/w640-h480/IMG_1023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>View from the trail</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_F1ct0NwTYgMeFbrIq-gWGO8UjAnyVTyrZn65k9QhBBH0kVjxtAFuChNb3bV7HOk47BaBnaS2VcYCh5qZywufqnYeWqY-B2Cyl_qnQYrtXr_KoGZUCz6TyTDjyJfxBDkVEtWsGngn_tMezSb-EKjW7bdvVcag1-O8eqynE-T27SwRz33DFzh0nlMLhY/s1000/IMG_1024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_F1ct0NwTYgMeFbrIq-gWGO8UjAnyVTyrZn65k9QhBBH0kVjxtAFuChNb3bV7HOk47BaBnaS2VcYCh5qZywufqnYeWqY-B2Cyl_qnQYrtXr_KoGZUCz6TyTDjyJfxBDkVEtWsGngn_tMezSb-EKjW7bdvVcag1-O8eqynE-T27SwRz33DFzh0nlMLhY/w640-h480/IMG_1024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Washington</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bdvft2J-K5M44SfinDrvkXKcc7Zi9Bvi2NIysiXA0iLPIzDDvtdGKsQoNuzZJew8DgXsruhebwCziAjIHFKI6HixKwokbyAgiG2cUGA9d5iNch2aODeIx5Ul9iBYarcr5kUXgyYu_dn1-bZGsyUHGPuaIlRcWAQUZF_CIBLq6VBbp_CXPh0LDmYTXic/w640-h480/IMG_1026.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Closer shot of Jefferson</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOVMcEt_vpva-iy0XhqHSkoumR1LpP83C6j-6busb6Nwkw9XtgruYjhlj8Gl8hJMS8hnlyx4TO4GVctCeULph8b3pptbHqmlijRGA6ykKIN0VeyL0u9sSDaJ8Wj8XJPMyHdgallrQKknMAZ2CMCz_q5Dd3CIxswXPjLn7PLRqSTZuHpApZ56j2fuPqPY/s1000/IMG_1027.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOVMcEt_vpva-iy0XhqHSkoumR1LpP83C6j-6busb6Nwkw9XtgruYjhlj8Gl8hJMS8hnlyx4TO4GVctCeULph8b3pptbHqmlijRGA6ykKIN0VeyL0u9sSDaJ8Wj8XJPMyHdgallrQKknMAZ2CMCz_q5Dd3CIxswXPjLn7PLRqSTZuHpApZ56j2fuPqPY/w640-h480/IMG_1027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Adams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrEHR-x1YdA" width="480" youtube-src-id="lrEHR-x1YdA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Optf5iL3sbY" width="480" youtube-src-id="Optf5iL3sbY"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Great Gulf Wilderness Trailhead, Gorham, NH 03581, USA44.3096764 -71.21977799999999142.720110303836137 -73.417043624999991 45.899242496163865 -69.022512374999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-64289433512988343692023-11-17T21:30:00.160-05:002023-11-18T12:31:07.592-05:00A Leisurely Stroll to Zealand Hut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1hDT0pIwOisqAXuWUgSPBkGBnGb1IwzvEtvD-F1Vwop2qWHGC-rrGOfuD18CupSsQs34xf-DP9Qkr14iflesRipoUbTm6lAF88-PteVstXDh1g1z7dQc5jzbWPiDdoOeKGKhxRbBP4Wx_lV498rXqoTe0f2BvapClEnV2mcAarMb4VLTFilnDypQR1Y/s1000/aIMG_1005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1hDT0pIwOisqAXuWUgSPBkGBnGb1IwzvEtvD-F1Vwop2qWHGC-rrGOfuD18CupSsQs34xf-DP9Qkr14iflesRipoUbTm6lAF88-PteVstXDh1g1z7dQc5jzbWPiDdoOeKGKhxRbBP4Wx_lV498rXqoTe0f2BvapClEnV2mcAarMb4VLTFilnDypQR1Y/w640-h480/aIMG_1005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Summit:</b> None<br /><b>Trail route:</b> Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Twinway<br /><b>Trail conditions: </b>Wet trail, ice, mud<br /><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps to start then warm, cloudy with partial sunshine <br /><b>Total miles:</b> 8<br /><b>Total time:</b> 4:17</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>With warm temps in the forecast I was looking for a nice walk in the woods today. I thought Zealand Hut would be a nice casual hike and with the gate still open there would be no road walk..<br /><br />This was a solo hike so no pressure to be there at a specific time. The ground was still bare on the drive to Twin Mountain. It was not until driving in on the Zealand Road that I started seeing snow in the woods and past the Hale Brook trailhead there was a coating of ice on the road. I put the truck into four wheel drive and there was no problem getting up to the Zealand parking lot.<br /><br />There was a mixed bag of trail conditions that included wet, mud and ice. I brought the rock spikes but didn't need them since I was able to carefully maneuver around and over the sections of ice. When I arrived at the trail junction for Zealand Hut I decided to continue straight on the Ethan Pond Trail.<br /><br />About a mile down the trail the views opened up to Zealand Notch, Whitewall Mountain and Zeacliff. I reached the Zeacliff Trail junction and this would be my turn around point. I was able to zoom into Zeacliff far above and see hikers on the ledge up there.<br /><br />Back at the Twinway trail junction I turned and went up to the hut. I stopped here long enough to eat lunch then started my hike back out. I met a few hikers coming in but not as many as expected for the start of a weekend. It was a pleasant hike back to the parking lot.<br /><br />This was exactly the hike I was looking for today, I even tacked on an extra 2.6 miles. The starting temperature was 29°F and two hours later it was 60°F. The frozen road had thawed out and it was an easy drive down. I would expect Zealand Road to close any day now so for those that need to hike in this area you better get here soon before having to add those extra road miles.<br /><br />Enjoy the photos!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnGyJ73QMbFyVoTk7w1bkH9dn48I2S_RuoDmfGMCj0AhM8b-zMgQxZpvtPKipHkOviM9YEbs04FFAoipMKCCgMptuAtbQYD2j145cKvDW2r0IQbqkXyI3AwGwQw5TWwosNnym24nKBDDYYkZy7RoPfljhCfUG3Eta7Uh_kSfTf0hZB0T_SSMK5hjBqfI/s1000/IMG_0976.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnGyJ73QMbFyVoTk7w1bkH9dn48I2S_RuoDmfGMCj0AhM8b-zMgQxZpvtPKipHkOviM9YEbs04FFAoipMKCCgMptuAtbQYD2j145cKvDW2r0IQbqkXyI3AwGwQw5TWwosNnym24nKBDDYYkZy7RoPfljhCfUG3Eta7Uh_kSfTf0hZB0T_SSMK5hjBqfI/w640-h480/IMG_0976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sun and clouds above the Presidential summits on my drive to the trailhead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBdaBt_sPI0gFrfNyPEjMgtGlD2IWhLO8VaLoEnliGsYR3Q9mIPr1CuVMJF4slDkcnJt_jx-QJTE2jg1Lg07Ai0z4aYz2MjWQlNebaZ7ddk5MvbYq7k2NmT5CD_pJ52jWr2KAEjqHlx7PjfkYOUVrD-zUvH35Se3a6QPpvVet3RyfNiNkPbAl5hr9LVM/s1000/IMG_0978.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBdaBt_sPI0gFrfNyPEjMgtGlD2IWhLO8VaLoEnliGsYR3Q9mIPr1CuVMJF4slDkcnJt_jx-QJTE2jg1Lg07Ai0z4aYz2MjWQlNebaZ7ddk5MvbYq7k2NmT5CD_pJ52jWr2KAEjqHlx7PjfkYOUVrD-zUvH35Se3a6QPpvVet3RyfNiNkPbAl5hr9LVM/w640-h480/IMG_0978.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Icy road on the drive into the Zealand trailhead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQBGT5ELVZ96D85bmdhiEOEt2PB7s-xWU7dm6W0mgvQGZNnGf54fWbXZPAVktbVEgViftdGT3v15K4JXSiKcVIpAjNy23LiVk6Tpl27mswSRH9mDD4w8WCPBLNGE7Q-nS9RpCt4RsZvARjElT9hgq8mWXClc4W6c-EDvh1sf1bhdTDo6qrXzZaKDMj1U/s1000/IMG_0979.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQBGT5ELVZ96D85bmdhiEOEt2PB7s-xWU7dm6W0mgvQGZNnGf54fWbXZPAVktbVEgViftdGT3v15K4JXSiKcVIpAjNy23LiVk6Tpl27mswSRH9mDD4w8WCPBLNGE7Q-nS9RpCt4RsZvARjElT9hgq8mWXClc4W6c-EDvh1sf1bhdTDo6qrXzZaKDMj1U/w640-h480/IMG_0979.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCjDK_Bs7mPp1SbjYpYETh6p-rIhrxjKAI8JNart662s_9sh_m_2gb5-dnPNjAie9N_AlY8Nq-QA3BtR-w8iTLHYYwHYAnqr6qfYse4vma-7ALqm2fQJEp3S81Qm1lYkyctiuyfWBZH8z4LO0gKBkjzZz_FA3JXQdLhfYIwoFUEo_gSX8Cq2CpkeEeTE/s1000/IMG_0980.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCjDK_Bs7mPp1SbjYpYETh6p-rIhrxjKAI8JNart662s_9sh_m_2gb5-dnPNjAie9N_AlY8Nq-QA3BtR-w8iTLHYYwHYAnqr6qfYse4vma-7ALqm2fQJEp3S81Qm1lYkyctiuyfWBZH8z4LO0gKBkjzZz_FA3JXQdLhfYIwoFUEo_gSX8Cq2CpkeEeTE/w640-h480/IMG_0980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mud</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPs6UN8MUX691anWZdUvm5U2YwKgFYS3ubuuu1_APQwxxVgKcTWQOh8o8PQzVFluQALBQqOcbcnZrIgG4Jc9iakPzs5jLUykLk1Vz0FvCcGAteHxcWkVFBCpFuCR6c050fqLHtblEAGS4p9uQlRr0ywJEUVzxQv8SSHKXTTMhFdU2G2gcymUEM6HAqPI/s1000/IMG_0991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPs6UN8MUX691anWZdUvm5U2YwKgFYS3ubuuu1_APQwxxVgKcTWQOh8o8PQzVFluQALBQqOcbcnZrIgG4Jc9iakPzs5jLUykLk1Vz0FvCcGAteHxcWkVFBCpFuCR6c050fqLHtblEAGS4p9uQlRr0ywJEUVzxQv8SSHKXTTMhFdU2G2gcymUEM6HAqPI/w640-h480/IMG_0991.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Instead of turning toward the hut I continued straight into Zealand Notch</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXdOWQopFqRC9NKenckfrIq5iVaVZzMe_a48tr-tp8uxcUF09GrR43T8NadC6RfkElcgjCcasIvu_CtwFamUsMNnL5M2Vqsxi2yeTEAFRdP80BEXhYVuT10Qg0YALWTBxbUBJfM13htst7vwGUJws9FFWPUbCVJQfhsKG_Bmb3C_y5i6A5Di5s1rNWwg/s1000/IMG_0994.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mount Zealand, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA44.179666999999988 -71.52133315.869433163821142 -106.677583 72.489900836178833 -36.365083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-62188918761462862172023-11-03T22:00:00.097-04:002023-11-04T20:26:36.164-04:00Peak Above The Nubble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyR5W88ieBAEAMCUxeCWtpgG8GUC21RvOzESFJwqeo5_DIm04d_dzpD79j7PlqdTUKAvLKkT3w3msnZp8pth5MXh8AJoX5wWP24HVEWaMAZ58xumjdMrv6M-xvthNCtikmwliKFc2YG5buoDBvaVvJZLloAdU4gDqhsG2axH7bcWxxzE7YCtQ9TOTmduc/s1000/aIMG_0942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyR5W88ieBAEAMCUxeCWtpgG8GUC21RvOzESFJwqeo5_DIm04d_dzpD79j7PlqdTUKAvLKkT3w3msnZp8pth5MXh8AJoX5wWP24HVEWaMAZ58xumjdMrv6M-xvthNCtikmwliKFc2YG5buoDBvaVvJZLloAdU4gDqhsG2axH7bcWxxzE7YCtQ9TOTmduc/w640-h480/aIMG_0942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Peak Above The Nubble (3,813')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Herd path to the summit</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Wet leaves, some mud, some snow and some icy patches</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps, cloudy with partial sunshine </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 3.6</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 4:40</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I got an invite to hike the Peak Above the Nubble and knew it would be fun hiking this with others since last time I did it solo. I would be joining Marty, Larry, Brent and Jason for this bushwhack to the summit. It's not much of a bushwhack anymore with all the hikers that have been up here creating a nicely beaten herd path most of the way to the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>We met at the forest service road off of Haystack Road. It's a short walk to the start of the bushwhack that is marked with a small cairn on the right side of the forest road. Even down this low there was a coating of snow on the ground. There is a clear path to follow except for a few areas that we momentarily veered off track but were able to quickly get back on course.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a short spur path to a good view below the summit. As we continued up there were some areas of ice that we easily navigated through or around. On the summit there was about an inch of snow. A short spur path on the summit leads to a very nice outlook with spectacular views. There was a cold wind blowing up here. After a couple of us signed the register we started our descent.</div><div><br /></div><div>A pair of rock spikes would have helped on the way down from the summit. Larry and Marty put their microspikes on and I knew I would be bringing mine from now on. Careful, slow steps and some tree hugging got me past the icy areas. As the temperature warmed up the snow down low was gone. It was a pleasant hike back to Haystack Road.</div><div><br /></div><div>When we arrived at our vehicles we found a lot of guys gathering for a hike up the forest service road to a camping spot. This group has been doing this every year about this time for the last forty years. We talked with some of them and they were a pleasant bunch that were planning on having a good time this weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was my first hike up into mild winter conditions this season. This is a tough time of year to hike the summits and know the proper balance of gear that will be needed. The microspikes will definitely be added to the backpack from now on!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmCpPr6fDUB2fhyncFLvI4nE9TeaQMm0LLZcRoLy9rxqguCGKsxCAwD3VDNVrP6zA8k097LGl1JMLS_2GjxkoinMxWi3wkXn_xMk5hecL3eh5qSqUpT1n7r2UoN9mdKC9X_4ylu6ehNy0ji6tYJwGbmN51ozFqBXI8cDBvfeIT-GupUNWhhJdZ8KXyWI/s1000/IMG_0932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmCpPr6fDUB2fhyncFLvI4nE9TeaQMm0LLZcRoLy9rxqguCGKsxCAwD3VDNVrP6zA8k097LGl1JMLS_2GjxkoinMxWi3wkXn_xMk5hecL3eh5qSqUpT1n7r2UoN9mdKC9X_4ylu6ehNy0ji6tYJwGbmN51ozFqBXI8cDBvfeIT-GupUNWhhJdZ8KXyWI/w640-h480/IMG_0932.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Heading up the forest service road</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-O3QrUQW3j4172reGPzzKIYStBo8I9hL14tZpgxNU8oho8BOgSV0q14FBI0IOe7pQTUCjOj7P60mmI1qc8mvrM-6lMqF0wNqGy38XZBVVs0j6MO29cRiffYPSE1NTu-asTjxiOVnvZxfzCAi0eBntBWrB89L1BxCoN-ANBaAaLwF1L70jRPMLQBLmKs/w640-h480/IMG_0935.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Peak Above the Nubble summit up ahead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd1BeKCgV0Nr_trJHokIO8jOJulH_kX3gXJ4MstWfjNw9o2MkEWx9kS4XQ3D4ZR4QN7nkjiQgrRLFJik24uqVlH_v9B1WiTglKFZpyT1XkAfOUFDhA9kNpdhUKbr4QvgKj5CDZTcHA2uYeFL7Jwer9d3qjrq7Q4NZ7mRo9BIR1_Vh_BsnpnlyLzHWz14/s1000/IMG_0936.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd1BeKCgV0Nr_trJHokIO8jOJulH_kX3gXJ4MstWfjNw9o2MkEWx9kS4XQ3D4ZR4QN7nkjiQgrRLFJik24uqVlH_v9B1WiTglKFZpyT1XkAfOUFDhA9kNpdhUKbr4QvgKj5CDZTcHA2uYeFL7Jwer9d3qjrq7Q4NZ7mRo9BIR1_Vh_BsnpnlyLzHWz14/w640-h480/IMG_0936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Getting into some snow</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9bkaV746NSwlLVqtfQU7hHxGzpXnl195kZnz16oocX9GmRSdl9sSPetTiQYbhCkjMJ-79Gc7MNpJQAJYlKkrJLcXzxabIo31Gn8PLbSb7oqoXY5enWGt4-jzKzBT6WcWbwkMUCtkO28VytsNsAD3b2pCDFKyYKAkFi1Ia194R6HjD4C5c4pRe9IbsEc/s1000/aIMG_0920.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9bkaV746NSwlLVqtfQU7hHxGzpXnl195kZnz16oocX9GmRSdl9sSPetTiQYbhCkjMJ-79Gc7MNpJQAJYlKkrJLcXzxabIo31Gn8PLbSb7oqoXY5enWGt4-jzKzBT6WcWbwkMUCtkO28VytsNsAD3b2pCDFKyYKAkFi1Ia194R6HjD4C5c4pRe9IbsEc/w640-h480/aIMG_0920.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Black Mountain (2,757')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> East Pasture Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Dry with some muddy areas covered with lots of leaves</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Warm temps and sunshine </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 3.3</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 2:43</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>It would be another short hike today with warm temps and possible showers in the forecast. I had not done this hike so I would be exploring a new summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at the parking lot and saw a familiar vehicle with the license plate of GRIDDOG. I have met John and GridDog Pepper on the trail in the past but knew that Pepper had passed away earlier this year so it would only be John today. There were three hikers that had just come down from staying at the cabin last night as I was just about to start my hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>The East Pasture Trail is actually a ski trail and it was nice and wide without any menacing obstacles. I met John on the trail just below the cabin as he was descending. We stopped and talked about Pepper and various local hiking trails in the area. I then continued up passing by the cabin without stopping on my way to the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>I reached the top of Black Mountain and now understand why this summit has been removed from the 52 with a View list. The trees have grown up and obscured the views except for a glimpse of the Wildcats through the trees. Didn't see any reason to linger so I turned around and started my descent. </div><div><br /></div><div>I stopped briefly at the cabin to look around. There is a lock on the door and reservations are required in order to spend the night and somehow get a key. As I continued down I was suddenly startled when a mountain biker came down and I didn't hear him until he was about twenty feet behind me.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a pleasant hike down although getting very warm. This was probably my last time in shorts and short-sleeve shirt today until sometime next Spring. This was a very enjoyable hike and although there were very limited views the trail is in fantastic shape and makes for a nice leisurely stroll to the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL4i8pBbA_jYBEmtqQQpT1ljX6eCaJeqI4USXC_yq9VsrhK_W9fMLhFEiKVDNkqyr8SFJDdDghyphenhyphen-5Cd0M4f_a5IRb7jiVTAjoiz9ACSlqqSrFGDb-cSxJravCwY_Jp9IbXib7KWgkEkjh4bNn4BxKfepN-922pnr47xJo5MUKk85uU-mKl6aibaBxuRrY/s1000/IMG_0913.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL4i8pBbA_jYBEmtqQQpT1ljX6eCaJeqI4USXC_yq9VsrhK_W9fMLhFEiKVDNkqyr8SFJDdDghyphenhyphen-5Cd0M4f_a5IRb7jiVTAjoiz9ACSlqqSrFGDb-cSxJravCwY_Jp9IbXib7KWgkEkjh4bNn4BxKfepN-922pnr47xJo5MUKk85uU-mKl6aibaBxuRrY/w640-h480/IMG_0913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><br /> <p></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0373 Black Mountain Rd, Jackson, NH 03846, USA44.1666812 -71.163783515.856447363821154 -106.3200335 72.476915036178838 -36.007533499999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-55756089502521174582023-10-24T22:30:00.068-04:002023-10-25T18:34:52.722-04:00Fall Foliage Hike to Iron Mountain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtexnL5fz0JIJu_xqj1iMYh9itc9jikoqQ3zo3ghDuPiaHG1r0ZJM7gi87n5WlFFoKkBDJq_nJgLBdBbTQJ5QwvdKuALcwHvqatv6Ekl-0JUJmjFEtk9tgyrBd-qjY6gegbbYOkAvwjC3AJCxiP_dKuEeimfcwRS3-xXUww8e5GV43f8TKHG5JRCBEy8/s1000/aIMG_2606.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtexnL5fz0JIJu_xqj1iMYh9itc9jikoqQ3zo3ghDuPiaHG1r0ZJM7gi87n5WlFFoKkBDJq_nJgLBdBbTQJ5QwvdKuALcwHvqatv6Ekl-0JUJmjFEtk9tgyrBd-qjY6gegbbYOkAvwjC3AJCxiP_dKuEeimfcwRS3-xXUww8e5GV43f8TKHG5JRCBEy8/w640-h480/aIMG_2606.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Iron Mountain (2,726')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Iron Mountain Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Wet trail, slick roots and rocks, slippery leaves and mud</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps and cloudy </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 3.2</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 2:51</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>After not hiking for over a month I took a short hike up Iron Mountain and down the other side to the ledges that offer spectacular views. So it was a twofold hike, some leg conditioning and foliage viewing.</div><div><br /></div><div>The new re-routed trail to the summit is very nice. I took a spur path to an outlook with great views of the Presidential summits. I then continued to the viewless summit that has the remains of a former fire tower. </div><div><br /></div><div>There's a steep drop down the other side to the ledges. The extra 0.8 mile to the ledges is well worth the effort. I spent a few moments enjoying the views before starting the hike back up to the summit and down to the trailhead.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Fall foliage appears to be two weeks late this year so there is still a lot of color out there as well as snow on the high peaks. The next windy day should take down the remaining leaves. It was a very enjoyable hike today and great to be back out on the trail!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_ZcKDM1R8eB6jZMVK-XbaruVRbsVqMnnCnsveN5gyc_2vPJnZL-cRV_iMZsDGMarQcBbCRFywedCcN2VEtxCauVhKP49EVzFZozRQaBo69UThDxDpFvbGVeyF6t7PACkYVIhe-_fUwSR2njrsxNNzAux2GlCfY_FTrhKhFNrfhXkyILnxHncIKg8X10/s1000/IMG_0897.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_ZcKDM1R8eB6jZMVK-XbaruVRbsVqMnnCnsveN5gyc_2vPJnZL-cRV_iMZsDGMarQcBbCRFywedCcN2VEtxCauVhKP49EVzFZozRQaBo69UThDxDpFvbGVeyF6t7PACkYVIhe-_fUwSR2njrsxNNzAux2GlCfY_FTrhKhFNrfhXkyILnxHncIKg8X10/w640-h480/IMG_0897.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Trailhead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yIodePDJwT4" width="480" youtube-src-id="yIodePDJwT4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Iron Mountain Rd, Jackson, NH 03846, USA44.146741 -71.22537643.350816765819758 -72.3240088125 44.94266523418024 -70.1267431875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-36486287721169354652023-09-02T20:00:00.079-04:002023-09-04T17:38:26.213-04:00Green Mountain Hike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozw3_AR0BuXYlS4wIqf2ByMs8AimvW0049m5nXLrUfreyoxqfTkm-3buLQT4Fgk6SveweK31eMHKqIJ10UGcr2YCPYFZa_tBoKbKepNUjnMbE9eiSEMmvQ0yUzWrCvrZPrtXWwwmLwJPFFwLCOh7q3ae4GeZpvz-sK-EejXNB_PHCliW3b_8J6XfZE8E/s1000/aIMG_0849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozw3_AR0BuXYlS4wIqf2ByMs8AimvW0049m5nXLrUfreyoxqfTkm-3buLQT4Fgk6SveweK31eMHKqIJ10UGcr2YCPYFZa_tBoKbKepNUjnMbE9eiSEMmvQ0yUzWrCvrZPrtXWwwmLwJPFFwLCOh7q3ae4GeZpvz-sK-EejXNB_PHCliW3b_8J6XfZE8E/w640-h480/aIMG_0849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> Green Mountain (1,907'), Hanson Top (1,780')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> High Watch Trail, Hanson Top Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Dry trail</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Warm temps and lots of sunshine </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 3.90</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 4:00</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>Today would be a short hike to a summit that I have not been to before, Green Mountain in Effingham, NH. Larry would be joining me for this hike and he had also not been to this summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used my GPS to find the trailhead and even then it was a little difficult to find. Larry was already there when I arrived. We were soon heading up the High Watch Trail. It was a gradual ascent with a few steep sections that were not difficult at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>We reached the summit and climbed the fire tower, the top was open and the ranger was there. We stayed for awhile talking with the ranger and enjoying the views since the only views were from the top of the tower. Many mountains can be seen from this summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>After descending the tower we ate lunch and then decided to go over to Hanson Top. It was a short hike to this summit and it had an open view to the south. This was our turn around point and we returned to the summit of Green Mountain and began the descent to the trailhead.</div><div> </div><div>It was a pleasant hike down and we only saw a total of six hikers during the entire hike. We certainly chose the right hike on this busy holiday weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCYDD8LFLZBMk8z6d5Axte-gUlzeB9pSVUU226HPbZuHn9zS1t4pK9RkRqLaSWWpWmVUq7PgWvMk2-aCRMt9VM86iIHAe4Ty_72P0mJ6UM6jjZqNYrIedxbvz3e1QIG5A7x_983eDoIx5syXHW711pmwL_eahGrf5SQpY0rIXbJxo2UK3HqyVgLoD8m8/s1000/bIMG_0865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCYDD8LFLZBMk8z6d5Axte-gUlzeB9pSVUU226HPbZuHn9zS1t4pK9RkRqLaSWWpWmVUq7PgWvMk2-aCRMt9VM86iIHAe4Ty_72P0mJ6UM6jjZqNYrIedxbvz3e1QIG5A7x_983eDoIx5syXHW711pmwL_eahGrf5SQpY0rIXbJxo2UK3HqyVgLoD8m8/w640-h480/bIMG_0865.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Heading up</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifP1Fl2devD28cPqBn5Hl3o4kSVhgatXEMy46ckbWZIX0vumh4EeAwftEfjQlXitvckVziU3f5U-YzzABFt5Y-7oryH8IXOjZ9mzzLEY_iD6AIBffRlLemai_va30JcsHAgcg_Ug-xHprvSkOYLIJ_zEmBfNSbaXDwIqAnzAIl2vzTySuVkno3trZPqV8/w640-h480/IMG_0851.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The White Mountains behind the trees</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaMRHWUdL77eelNazAIZ9sLca6d-2N2xfSZtCu7vbnAgcXJjQAfRQAePtUjndfiGrS3_duqzSUz6b2HIho8ZcKA2r08LhoAYpkDPOtewNSufxEStkkAypHa5uvTWbW2XQEdSBMBrNEurF0uXVe2ECdrahYdpD0zbUDOWQwk3rBu37FUC2-QLEP5rB_S8/s1000/IMG_0853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaMRHWUdL77eelNazAIZ9sLca6d-2N2xfSZtCu7vbnAgcXJjQAfRQAePtUjndfiGrS3_duqzSUz6b2HIho8ZcKA2r08LhoAYpkDPOtewNSufxEStkkAypHa5uvTWbW2XQEdSBMBrNEurF0uXVe2ECdrahYdpD0zbUDOWQwk3rBu37FUC2-QLEP5rB_S8/w640-h480/IMG_0853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A view to the west</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSbVtXOOTMIBYeU25aQLT4YetwY_cW3scR_WH4-TR3y3r4neQcXfJzI16myB_7njJe4foaXNeGV2o0-ILilYhMjn4QFax6N1kVUPlPLbnXDikqfWYt44gvBBFfyal41koUNof6XvfqsoAIT7dHfdYoxzau2C632GLHZUYucI7FAugNy-k9JVLBj1pSCY/w640-h480/IMG_0855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Here comes Larry</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAiXGhZbB5GjypSL0RiO9-HPu9o6O5vxXhcDnKNCc9JLOYTJre5t5xO-1k-KE7g5WEqtN5yiIaIWVqbz_GdorfBSR6yXbwd-lgqUVz--Yva6cNUOLprigHRD5C2aVgt7thOXu6AghlXJ7ZKKabFqyZa25hzKkHoYASQdhbNDMveZbwXbfB2iJstJrRKU/s1000/IMG_0856.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAiXGhZbB5GjypSL0RiO9-HPu9o6O5vxXhcDnKNCc9JLOYTJre5t5xO-1k-KE7g5WEqtN5yiIaIWVqbz_GdorfBSR6yXbwd-lgqUVz--Yva6cNUOLprigHRD5C2aVgt7thOXu6AghlXJ7ZKKabFqyZa25hzKkHoYASQdhbNDMveZbwXbfB2iJstJrRKU/w640-h480/IMG_0856.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A long ways down</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTEoKghJjkLi0pPYhTwgqQgzNJxVdDwSiVkDy1RWCqb_5IDh8wO1T3my_up2bURWf5EOT7iVgKRY1Oh_AzpWiwBs_rZHVjQSUjuT0Pg20zLhmZ6kigIPmJKIvLCxOzwU0L_b4SolG2KWCZW-0aUfy9tROnTHf_3Os1Z4JO_ODqFxvC2XVtoICoL7eqj0/s1000/IMG_0864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTEoKghJjkLi0pPYhTwgqQgzNJxVdDwSiVkDy1RWCqb_5IDh8wO1T3my_up2bURWf5EOT7iVgKRY1Oh_AzpWiwBs_rZHVjQSUjuT0Pg20zLhmZ6kigIPmJKIvLCxOzwU0L_b4SolG2KWCZW-0aUfy9tROnTHf_3Os1Z4JO_ODqFxvC2XVtoICoL7eqj0/w640-h480/IMG_0864.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Back at the fire tower and it's all downhill from here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div></b><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Green Mountain Rd, Effingham, NH 03882, USA43.7742812 -71.076029315.464047363821152 -106.2322793 72.084515036178843 -35.9197793tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-88467462710063898552023-08-24T22:00:00.009-04:002023-08-25T20:18:20.893-04:00Mount Major For My First Belknaps Hike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGCgFfK9TPyPloAActv-YONMtnf2QC4qAMA8RidCdGVTFYOCzqv10Ct90bXY4EfpJ7vpAPqBFEKtPfUpzFA6A3-q1OmT048dA9Krl_QxqeflKrw3lQN18SAbi_GHoucXkBreCAl7ARGLj8xKG-LmzrDInSjljrqg6v1HxrkG8T7A8P-mQeGJ3PthwzIs/s1000/aIMG_0831.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGCgFfK9TPyPloAActv-YONMtnf2QC4qAMA8RidCdGVTFYOCzqv10Ct90bXY4EfpJ7vpAPqBFEKtPfUpzFA6A3-q1OmT048dA9Krl_QxqeflKrw3lQN18SAbi_GHoucXkBreCAl7ARGLj8xKG-LmzrDInSjljrqg6v1HxrkG8T7A8P-mQeGJ3PthwzIs/w640-h480/aIMG_0831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Mount Major (1,775')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Brook Trail (Yellow), Mount Major Main Trail (Blue)</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Dry trail with several minor brook crossings</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Warm and sunny </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 3.94</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 2:37</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>It was a beautiful day for a hike and I chose a summit that I have not been to yet. This was my first venture into the Belknap Range. Up till now most of my hiking has been done in the White Mountains.</div><div><br /></div><div>My plan was to get up early and arrive at the trailhead in time to get a parking spot knowing this was a very popular place for hiking. I was feeling lazy and took my time getting out the door but I still arrived at the parking lot just after 8:30 and there were plenty of spots to choose from.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's hike would take me up the Brook Trail (Yellow) and down the Mount Major Main Trail (Blue). I would later find that the trail color was more important then the trail name. I started up the Blue Trail then onto the Yellow Trail. I have to admit that I was rather confused from the start, there appeared to be more than one trail. I continued up and referenced my Gaia app to keep on course.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I got further up the trail was obvious. What I did notice was that there was a lot of off trail hiking and the ground was quite trampled down off to the side of the trail. There were several small insignificant brook crossings and the feet stayed dry.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at the summit expecting to see a massive crowd of hikers but it was not bad at all. I was able to pick out a spot for myself and enjoyed the incredible views of Lake Winnipesauke. There was a good view of the Belknap Range to the west. It was a good day for lingering and basking and that's just what I did.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I was wandering around the summit looking for the trail for my descent a hiker approached me stating that I looked like I had been here before. She wanted to know where the Yellow Trail was located. I first had to tell her this was my first time hiking this summit. I then asked do you mean the Brook Trail and she wasn't familiar with the trail names just the color of the trail. With me being color-blind I really wasn't paying attention to trail colors and also my first time here so I really wasn't able to help her.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then walked over to the other side of the summit and sat down to enjoy the views from this direction. A man with his family approached me and said, "Sir, could you tell me where the Yellow Trail is?" I'm thinking "what"...again?! Apparently I present a seasoned hiker appearance.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was time for me to start my descent so I started down the trail...it was the wrong trail and not the one that I wanted to be on, so much for the "seasoned" hiker. I went back to the summit reviewed my Gaia app and found the Mount Major Main Trail or Blue Trail. </div><div><br /></div><div>There was some significant ledge scrambling from the summit that added a nice variety of terrain for today's hike. A lot of people were coming up this trail. I was glad to be going down since it was getting quite warm. The remainder of the hike to the parking lot was uneventful. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was a very enjoyable and fun hike with spectacular views. There are 12 peaks in the Belknap Range that one can hike to qualify for a patch. I recently purchased a camp in the Lakes Region and it is now a relatively short drive to get to these peaks. This will be my next goal after completing the grid next year.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4umsZPIQEa7KEH49_C-3W4qrGMnMZYV-xOBecBYsAYaqthmZx5mihvQps6KH0xQnb4pxgPekuZwwbLeKqlJlOY541aPUXLNE3SMJyI7IV0CKm5aIFFUGVIAcG56UNznq8h46-cE8et4RQ2w6JcQfeM1jOXKqR3Xs3_MArwaCVOgGbgCpMty4cOCUTEs/s1000/IMG_0826.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4umsZPIQEa7KEH49_C-3W4qrGMnMZYV-xOBecBYsAYaqthmZx5mihvQps6KH0xQnb4pxgPekuZwwbLeKqlJlOY541aPUXLNE3SMJyI7IV0CKm5aIFFUGVIAcG56UNznq8h46-cE8et4RQ2w6JcQfeM1jOXKqR3Xs3_MArwaCVOgGbgCpMty4cOCUTEs/w640-h480/IMG_0826.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Serious erosion on this section of trail</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i>Map of the hiking trails on the parking lot kiosk</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tO7A43-OX-I" width="480" youtube-src-id="tO7A43-OX-I"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Major, Alton, NH 03810, USA43.5117453 -71.287291215.201511463821156 -106.4435412 71.82197913617884 -36.1310412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-35878457570405867112023-04-21T22:21:00.178-04:002023-04-23T15:49:00.011-04:00Madison and Adams Completes Round 11 of the 48 Four Thousand Footers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Rt0lXSHHHAx5TOkQcSltI-NB-T4CaJ62L6PT_NW59W5-vk_Iloup-vp-NWkjaIIn8gM3ImddcuuMwTDXit42wxGo__Q80kHrXMQnPVs5cnquJClR4FdnDOG4uN15abRukDbQUg9KibEeILZzodIcYgINAxVepOplMZ_NlJLQLMUCclMl8bkT0jGz/s1000/aIMG_0764.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Rt0lXSHHHAx5TOkQcSltI-NB-T4CaJ62L6PT_NW59W5-vk_Iloup-vp-NWkjaIIn8gM3ImddcuuMwTDXit42wxGo__Q80kHrXMQnPVs5cnquJClR4FdnDOG4uN15abRukDbQUg9KibEeILZzodIcYgINAxVepOplMZ_NlJLQLMUCclMl8bkT0jGz/w640-h480/aIMG_0764.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summits: Mount Adams (5,774'), Mount Madison (5,367')</div><div>Trail route: Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: A variety of Spring conditions with bare ground, mud, water, icy, narrow monorail, bare rocks above treeline</div><div>Weather: Cool temps to start then warm later, sun and blue sky </div><div>Total miles: 10.4</div><div>Total time: 9:23</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>With a favorable weather forecast and hopefully semi-tolerable trail conditions I saw an opportunity to hike a couple of grid summits today. I was glad to have Robin and Amy join me for this hike. The last time I hiked to these summits was this past February, it was a cold, windy and lonely solo winter hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>Robin and Amy arrived at the Appalachia parking lot a few minutes after me. We left the snowshoes behind and started out on a bare Valley Way trail. There was remnants of ice and snow after about a mile and a half. The trail then turned into a variety of conditions with sections of ice, snow, mud and water. After about two miles we put on microspikes when the snow was consistent. As we continued up a monorail was emerging and at times was very narrow creating a balance beam.</div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at Madison Hut and decided to hike Mount Madison first. We dropped our packs at the hut and kept the microspikes on for about 50 yards until there was no more snow or ice. We stashed the spikes under a rock and bare booted to the summit. There was a breeze blowing but it was quite tolerable. A few photos and we were on our way back down to the hut. We stopped and got our microspikes and carried them down. While we were taking a short break a helicopter flew up and dropped off a load of scaffolding not far from the hut.</div><div><br /></div><div>We got our packs and put the microspikes on again for the trek up Gulfside Trail to Mount Adams. This was short-lived since there was only a short section of snow and it was back to bare boots. Our route took us out to Thunderstorm Junction rather than straight up Air Line. It's a little longer but a more gradual ascent. We reached the summit and enjoyed the panoramic views. We then retraced our route back down off the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back at the hut we put on trail crampons for the hike down Valley Way. Not a hundred yards down from the hut one of my crampons broke. I would have to do the descent with microspikes. The trail snow had softened and made for a slick monorail. The microspikes were doing a fair job of handling it but the trail crampons would have been better. When we reached the trail where there was more rocks and dirt than snow we removed our traction. There was still a few tricky areas but not a problem and better than dulling up the spikes.</div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived back at the parking lot at 5:30 PM, a long, tough hike done. I was so glad to have these summits checked off for April. My grid hikes are done for this year and I will have eight more summits in four more hikes to complete the grid next year, current count 568/576. A big Thanks to Robin and Amy joining me for this hike today!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgWCq_RlZAJ0fAyR_OG-CmoK59Yz68YXPRHY5pKBI1AiYwY0j_AlfNN2SNoI9COtlA9HXWXZ-2FXQQqXlaGenSixZh_9RQBRk1eFJ4mFDZ9_5ciBOcrcCEEBJT16-H4w-XVlVHOJTkNdhzhV2pZ5bNL-Lcm8DweSRWKv0sSuEbmTGe9zA-RxKsbTD/s1000/IMG_0736.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgWCq_RlZAJ0fAyR_OG-CmoK59Yz68YXPRHY5pKBI1AiYwY0j_AlfNN2SNoI9COtlA9HXWXZ-2FXQQqXlaGenSixZh_9RQBRk1eFJ4mFDZ9_5ciBOcrcCEEBJT16-H4w-XVlVHOJTkNdhzhV2pZ5bNL-Lcm8DweSRWKv0sSuEbmTGe9zA-RxKsbTD/w640-h480/IMG_0736.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A view of Madison and Adams on the way to the trailhead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ_dBK4nJTsqWzMExIEByZMBgv5fhUHF3HkKAF_Lo9Xidcy4-1yLPoZ8I5TcNWlTHLw78UFBXrElCOiBaZ7_9_QxtZy4Xha8iFa6jy222wz9blEkUK920gvMQbiPq5VCN4eIbXQNbMfeTVr9xN04ZH-F0rflUPxYKFegX3cC2O_PXehfWqL1enQgh/s1000/IMG_0740.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ_dBK4nJTsqWzMExIEByZMBgv5fhUHF3HkKAF_Lo9Xidcy4-1yLPoZ8I5TcNWlTHLw78UFBXrElCOiBaZ7_9_QxtZy4Xha8iFa6jy222wz9blEkUK920gvMQbiPq5VCN4eIbXQNbMfeTVr9xN04ZH-F0rflUPxYKFegX3cC2O_PXehfWqL1enQgh/w640-h480/IMG_0740.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrXoh5OpulPA488ZKeP8tl472T6OUn0isSymDc66-9FSlvyYGvNo0eVVz6m6Jbuyp1hsFjmt7G575gP4bEcMV_QyMJttKFTyfS1J7TqNOLAfmEY7mxKqIEHj7dBqGZ6veJxmuBa-FHpQe4ZFgkPWJFkSsO2LWfzfXSKLhggIb2f6aXx1YV5cTqXA5/s1000/IMG_0741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrXoh5OpulPA488ZKeP8tl472T6OUn0isSymDc66-9FSlvyYGvNo0eVVz6m6Jbuyp1hsFjmt7G575gP4bEcMV_QyMJttKFTyfS1J7TqNOLAfmEY7mxKqIEHj7dBqGZ6veJxmuBa-FHpQe4ZFgkPWJFkSsO2LWfzfXSKLhggIb2f6aXx1YV5cTqXA5/w640-h480/IMG_0741.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bare trail to start</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhGpuS67qrh-g1Gwm78p3oA0OXsLYavvtf_7aajK4qfE51h-wWlyk6c8j-DOqauM2ul95ExH6Tb3AwBJHh2zFU4XCsFpb03ALEXcFgYhDuFa9ZC-X6cKfhVitRDQcYjXoFpie9GeHxHzc4JA72paaKZyCyuqW5cbAxCR7EMsH7NXp7mF-juD1WxJf/s1000/IMG_0742.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhGpuS67qrh-g1Gwm78p3oA0OXsLYavvtf_7aajK4qfE51h-wWlyk6c8j-DOqauM2ul95ExH6Tb3AwBJHh2zFU4XCsFpb03ALEXcFgYhDuFa9ZC-X6cKfhVitRDQcYjXoFpie9GeHxHzc4JA72paaKZyCyuqW5cbAxCR7EMsH7NXp7mF-juD1WxJf/w640-h480/IMG_0742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A variety of rotting snow, water and mud</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB0GysUWR6zWcMzOdizx0UT-UxwKZO0kDpKvuK1uwU8QQXbJbNVLGkYcPAvyPW52osZ-nFHKA4NVla3NOFTATKfiJgQASZa0tJwYNBeKPOY5IgJrjD0K0ltXRJbwj6O5HygDb0FZgKXbnQov-sgY7mTolZ9Y5UvGfJw40LnFOjHJITX-7Gc9ZRxRU/w640-h480/IMG_0747.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Arriving at Madison Hut</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSETzfnq0gaQY86H-uKkICJLvejCX4xs8kd2R1Wni7KdmS0MktOf0Dhccz5A-FCAMAwlYy4u-en8XlvnXKLww-nj1F46ytrkwzIgs-X-fP2IZ7zZ2HTb3GYOyamPM4qyMw9PRQ7nJdw2RTBYfp4mk3IvuGpA_cMnUofdM0kc0dFUkpeiQYwSTSv05B/s1000/IMG_0748.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSETzfnq0gaQY86H-uKkICJLvejCX4xs8kd2R1Wni7KdmS0MktOf0Dhccz5A-FCAMAwlYy4u-en8XlvnXKLww-nj1F46ytrkwzIgs-X-fP2IZ7zZ2HTb3GYOyamPM4qyMw9PRQ7nJdw2RTBYfp4mk3IvuGpA_cMnUofdM0kc0dFUkpeiQYwSTSv05B/w640-h480/IMG_0748.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Washington seen between Madison and Adams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Adams, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH 03593, USA44.3203412 -71.29090916.010107363821156 -106.447159 72.63057503617884 -36.134659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-32562139477677444772023-04-15T22:00:00.123-04:002023-04-18T15:58:32.116-04:00Jill Finishes "The Grid" on Cannon Mountain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHFjSR4TWD-wjLroX1RlRjrNW4MxQtOsPVmwMocNx8HGABhTecLsAkq7wNeVmi0X7QqY_ZHoMK15JQUXXG1I7wWdQhFUc5RWMsWO55VXITWKEvL1XQDtR3mAqknzjAoVzbVvv_u3NnLUn_6r2TgEFrZUfEh-onEo7G5EWqjcu8_yiKAzuUUstfjRx/s1000/aIMG_0719.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHFjSR4TWD-wjLroX1RlRjrNW4MxQtOsPVmwMocNx8HGABhTecLsAkq7wNeVmi0X7QqY_ZHoMK15JQUXXG1I7wWdQhFUc5RWMsWO55VXITWKEvL1XQDtR3mAqknzjAoVzbVvv_u3NnLUn_6r2TgEFrZUfEh-onEo7G5EWqjcu8_yiKAzuUUstfjRx/w640-h480/aIMG_0719.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Cannon Mountain (4,100')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Kinsman Ridge Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> A variety of Spring conditions with ice, hard packed snow, hidden monorail, soft snow, slippery slush, bare rocks, with some mud and water</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Clear sky and sunshine with warm temps, cool wind at the summit</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 4.2 RT</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 5:00</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>A momentous hike was on the agenda for today. Jill would be finishing her Grid quest with a hike to the summit of Cannon Mountain marking the culmination of hiking 48 4,000 footers in every month of the year...48x12=576 summits! A large group of hiking friends would be gathering to include Robin, Amy D, Amy L, Suzanne, Jolaine, Dolores, Danielle, Beth, Renee, Jim, Larry, Marty, Mark, Scott, Lisa, Steve and his hiking wonder dog Winston. </div><div><br /></div><div>We met in the tram parking lot since the trailhead parking area was closed. After gearing up we departed just after 8:30 AM for the walk to the trailhead. Just before starting up the trail we all put on microspikes which was a good decision since the trail began as a icy path. The snow depth increased at the Kinsman Glade switchbacks. The trail was solid as long as there was no straying from the center which would result in postholing two feet or more in some spots.</div><div><br /></div><div>We took a side path to a view of the Franconia Ridge and Notch. We continued up and ran into a variety of trail conditions consisting of soft snow, a little ice, and some bare rocks. Up on the Rim Trail we found Larry and Marty waiting for us. We regrouped then continued up to the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just below the summit observation tower we raised our poles while Jill moved under the Arch of Trekking Poles in celebration of hiking the #576 summit of the Grid. We then removed our traction and went up to the observation tower. There was lots of photos and the champagne and Fireball was flowing. We spent some quality time on the tower before coming down and starting our descent back to the trailhead.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was the final weekend for skiing at Cannon Mountain before closing for the season. We dodged a few skiers while walking down the ski trail back to the Rim Trail. It was then a conga line heading down the Kinsman Ridge Trail. The warm sun had softened the trail and it was a slick slippery slushy slog back down to the trailhead.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back at the parking lot the trailgate began in shorts and t-shirts. It was the trailgate to beat all trailgates with lots of food, snacks and enough dessert items to satisfy any sweet tooth. While sitting there the tram, which is currently closed to the public, made a late afternoon run up to the summit to bring down the employees that work up there.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was Jill's day to celebrate a monumental achievement in hiking. It was 576 summits with around 3,000 miles of hiking and about 1,000,000 feet of elevation gain in every kind of weather and trail condition. There was heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, sub zero temperatures and wind chills, icy trails, postholing deep snow, muddy and wet trails, crossing and foraging cold brooks, streams and rivers as well as nice dry trails with cool, crisp, sunny perfect days.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the final cell filled in on the grid spreadsheet the journey is complete...Congratulations Jill!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G6iYSvwkk6P8ISqSerYZhwLlEeVy0lsgZ3ncyiJl-xqttzP7_6mP-KkbAcUGBKTjJDgULyZwmhJDiHTqMwS6jOZscwrXj0ZI324ADhsankyynmHFlcb2Q7SW36MRY4RCvQ4I7B4wi87QzMv8z70hDYbSZLB8v_xaMSXjVtLuK_LIMgK3G78Mv82r/s1000/IMG_0701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G6iYSvwkk6P8ISqSerYZhwLlEeVy0lsgZ3ncyiJl-xqttzP7_6mP-KkbAcUGBKTjJDgULyZwmhJDiHTqMwS6jOZscwrXj0ZI324ADhsankyynmHFlcb2Q7SW36MRY4RCvQ4I7B4wi87QzMv8z70hDYbSZLB8v_xaMSXjVtLuK_LIMgK3G78Mv82r/w640-h480/IMG_0701.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Heading to the trailhead from the tram parking lot</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizf0icwWAx8bqD2VkxTEXH3KEBw9ukYhN-TLfyhDH8qNHKYB9F8-he_XUUHuB_NQYmBYoqLnTy38vSGKwLqUdpdIR4vS8vG4j5hDCBaXgu2i3AgeLmtpi26WGgF5DVgS1eR-JJDey7frkaunXYKse0vYm8GJgskaN78w9LJz3dmPSaS5Ty8FqyyiJ8/s1000/IMG_0734.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizf0icwWAx8bqD2VkxTEXH3KEBw9ukYhN-TLfyhDH8qNHKYB9F8-he_XUUHuB_NQYmBYoqLnTy38vSGKwLqUdpdIR4vS8vG4j5hDCBaXgu2i3AgeLmtpi26WGgF5DVgS1eR-JJDey7frkaunXYKse0vYm8GJgskaN78w9LJz3dmPSaS5Ty8FqyyiJ8/w640-h480/IMG_0734.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The tram made a late afternoon run to bring down the summit employees</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Cannon Mountain, Franconia, NH 03580, USA44.1564536 -71.698417215.846219763821153 -106.8546672 72.466687436178844 -36.542167199999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-66489265482097452132023-04-08T22:00:00.181-04:002023-04-10T13:51:37.021-04:00A Cold Windy Hike to Mount Monroe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sXa6wt7o75L1n1UF_cvhEY0Z8dY7601ktYO-22GqKUYSWNQy84_POswlQWXIlyXvTysA98OyVy7urWLcKQcRWOuRcM3zHCf35LqwEWncW3CcWLJ6FNW5MP5ptG2KCXhOsCtGiIpr2gauA9KwFKqrLe84b-Ho-CYwQ5ioVuU2Hrwx7HRWrPBQMHv1/s1000/aIMG_0683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sXa6wt7o75L1n1UF_cvhEY0Z8dY7601ktYO-22GqKUYSWNQy84_POswlQWXIlyXvTysA98OyVy7urWLcKQcRWOuRcM3zHCf35LqwEWncW3CcWLJ6FNW5MP5ptG2KCXhOsCtGiIpr2gauA9KwFKqrLe84b-Ho-CYwQ5ioVuU2Hrwx7HRWrPBQMHv1/w640-h480/aIMG_0683.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Mount Monroe (5,372')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, then straight up to the summit</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Trail was well packed with some soft areas above treeline</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cold temps and strong winds above treeline with sunshine and blue sky</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 5.0</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 5:15</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>Today's hike would be taking me up to the summit of Mount Monroe which is just south and under the watchful gaze of Mount Washington. I'd be joining Jill, Robin, Amy and Steve for this hike which would be Jill's #575 for the grid with only one more summit to complete the grid doing all 48 4,000 footers in every month of the year!</div><div><br /></div><div>The weather had a rather ominous wind forecast and cold temps but full sunshine and blue sky. I would be packing for mid-winter conditions. We met at the cog railway hiker parking lot which charges $10 per person. It was a cold and breezy start and it would only intensify as the hike progressed. We were getting a late start in hopes the wind might die down a bit and the warm sun might work in our favor. With freezing temps the past couple of days we decided to leave the snowshoes behind, it proved to be a good decision.</div><div><br /></div><div>We started the road walk to the trailhead around 9:00 AM. Once on the trail we discovered the trail to be packed and frozen solid. Our choice of traction was crampons. The bridge just before Gem Pool was completely buried under snow with just the handrail showing. The trail went above the handrail and I might add not a place for a misstep. The waterfall at Gem Pool was completely frozen over with a lot of snow on top.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other side of the Gem Pool crossing begins the relentless steep up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. The crampons continued to do quite well, it was my legs that were having an issue with the steepness. There was a tricky water crossing higher up with a chunk of ice to step on to help us up the other side. We all did well and there were no mishaps. The trail continued up and we met the first hiker that had turned around just beyond the hut due to wind and cold conditions. A bit further and we met a second hiker that had turned around for the same reason and the sketchy final climb to the summit. At that point I think we were all thinking,"could it be THAT bad?"</div><div><br /></div><div>Just below the hut there was a large snowfield that seemed to go on forever. The wind was intensifying at this point. We arrived at the hut and were able to find a spot out of the wind. We bundled up with an extra warm layer, balaclava, goggles and swapped to our trail crampons. We made the decision to leave our packs beside the hut out of the wind. It was a short walk over to the trail junction and we started up which began with a long stretch of solid ice. Then there was a large steep snowfield to negotiate before the trail leveled off to the summit. </div><div><br /></div><div>The wind was no joke, it was howling. Robin would later tell us that the wind was gusting to 63 MPH and the wind chill was -27°F. But the April Spring sun was shining so it "felt" warm. We went to the top for photos and Jill tagged #575 then we dropped down a few feet to get out of the wind. As we descended to the hut the wind was blowing full force into our faces. We watched four young unprepared hikers turn around at the bottom of the icy trail, they made a good decision. </div><div><br /></div><div>There were many hikers arriving at the hut when we returned. We stopped long enough to eat and then continued our descent back to the trailhead. It was a good trip down although the wind continued to blow for the entire hike. The parking lot had thawed and turned to mud when we got there.</div><div><br /></div><div>This turned out to be an exciting hike with cold temps, high winds and strong gusts. We persevered and Jill got #575 checked off with one remaining hike this month to finish her grid quest!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFj_VjnCNfaZ-0xS9V7MXzdI5GEVH4W8LOUQv2a2t1rN00BX9Z9yNaDE-QxVQ0Sbsa1p3P9zjKFWrrwEknZUl411YExisRFWdjRrjld7v-uDDLqt21w3TzcVR9kDf8z7XfC7QbIMomwOQlREIxgKSm1gnD3nwr_-2Xsbv0TmGNp1jG1TQDP9jWe7Ls/s1000/IMG_0654.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFj_VjnCNfaZ-0xS9V7MXzdI5GEVH4W8LOUQv2a2t1rN00BX9Z9yNaDE-QxVQ0Sbsa1p3P9zjKFWrrwEknZUl411YExisRFWdjRrjld7v-uDDLqt21w3TzcVR9kDf8z7XfC7QbIMomwOQlREIxgKSm1gnD3nwr_-2Xsbv0TmGNp1jG1TQDP9jWe7Ls/w640-h480/IMG_0654.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Short road walk to the trailhead at Marshfield Station</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM6VzpErHOjWFaMoK_7Ore8eI07QXr_cR8nK-MjPteGCb4AHMH1hRbdJyRh2BS6N9UdPlA4_xrDXjys5DMC_DkNBMYhfo5_JqLlowSVzMC-hO2iy_OhviAMMd4ZwXRwxwH4TLqajg5jYWF96cjhNKABbfLY2YuLglb-e0Et601ZFd0frD0idPtaTf/s1000/IMG_0699.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM6VzpErHOjWFaMoK_7Ore8eI07QXr_cR8nK-MjPteGCb4AHMH1hRbdJyRh2BS6N9UdPlA4_xrDXjys5DMC_DkNBMYhfo5_JqLlowSVzMC-hO2iy_OhviAMMd4ZwXRwxwH4TLqajg5jYWF96cjhNKABbfLY2YuLglb-e0Et601ZFd0frD0idPtaTf/w640-h480/IMG_0699.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cog train at Marshfield Station</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div></b>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Monroe, Sargent's Purchase, NH 03846, USA44.2556211 -71.322019915.945387263821154 -106.4782699 72.565854936178852 -36.1657699tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-54228313975172089042023-04-03T22:52:00.134-04:002023-04-05T09:30:27.907-04:00Gridding Out the Osceolas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe8jTk2dMIjWv8DfPNyNd_Kn5vql_7b1CDyPx10eBXvLOSSd255MzsWkiGCknshy6luymK4Z1oG9OLiqEQ3h-nw7P4YOwAWecFfMsCHDIhIoqPMuKtbEzNuDpmH5OpK6Cm834U1X6GtTcm3BmjZqSKykxgQtPksK6bc68_5Vtx8ifoptTxbj3bZJN/s1000/aIMG_2155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe8jTk2dMIjWv8DfPNyNd_Kn5vql_7b1CDyPx10eBXvLOSSd255MzsWkiGCknshy6luymK4Z1oG9OLiqEQ3h-nw7P4YOwAWecFfMsCHDIhIoqPMuKtbEzNuDpmH5OpK6Cm834U1X6GtTcm3BmjZqSKykxgQtPksK6bc68_5Vtx8ifoptTxbj3bZJN/w640-h480/aIMG_2155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> East Osceola (4,156'), Mount Osceola (4,340')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> From the Kancamagus Highway via Greeley Ponds Trail, Mount Osceola Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Firm base with soft top layer</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Comfortably cold with sunshine and blue sky and increasing clouds</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 7.6</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 5:45</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>Today was looking favorable for a grid hike so I decided to do the Osceolas from the Kancamagus Highway. Weather conditions would be changing considerably this week so I wanted to take advantage of the cool temps and sunshine today.</div><div><br /></div><div>The trailhead parking is not plowed out in the winter so I parked beside the road and was the first one there. I was not sure what I would need for traction so I brought snowshoes, microspikes and trail crampons, a nice variety for any conditions I might find along the way.</div><div><br /></div><div>I started out just barebooting which was no problem with a firm trail and occasional soft snow on top but no postholing. The larger water crossings were well bridged with low water below. When I reached the Mount Osceola Trail I put on the trail crampons knowing I was about to ascend the toughest section of this hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I reached the steep section of the trail there was some smooth areas from previous buttsliders, the trail crampons worked well. For me it was a grueling grind to the ridge line and once there I knew the tough part was behind me. The snow was a bit softer up here but not a problem all the way to the summit of East Osceola. When I arrived at the summit there was a deep snowpack and the cairn was nowhere to be found buried under several feet of snow.</div><div><br /></div><div>I only spent a moment at the summit before moving on to Mount Osceola. The trail was still in good shape between the summits. When I reached the chimney I took the bypass around the bypass which went out a little further than usual because of the snow depth. No one had been up or down the chimney. When I reached the ridge line just below the summit there was an incredible amount of snow depth that I was walking on and there were views that are not normally seen from this section of trail.</div><div><br /></div><div>I reached the summit of Mount Osceola and was met by a cold wind. This was my turn around point and I was soon on my way back to the trailhead. I met a couple in snowshoes coming up Osceola as I was going down and this would be the only hikers I would see today. It was a good hike back and I made it down the steep section without mishap. I find the steep section on East Osceola some of the toughest hiking in the winter.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is two more summits that I am glad to have gridded out having now hiked them in every month of the year. My grid count now stands at 566/576 which puts me at 98.3% complete. I have one more hike this month for two more summits. I'll then have four hikes and eight summits to complete the grid next year!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaPH3IQRz2sYpr8Malk1Fq2_1DgUKPQppIOIGBS5MvWRPLmYfKN0h_9LkOm_DzOyiu_chj--rnSM5q1CnBumQFb4yIlJ2JaDc6z77qBrqQuYPYEhEXhNCwk_GwVXvWDkhJF1HW5m2yl0yKSvRF51U8h8DEHKvi15DnVr0lOCJEMC8ThAJt6erIv31/s1000/IMG_2002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaPH3IQRz2sYpr8Malk1Fq2_1DgUKPQppIOIGBS5MvWRPLmYfKN0h_9LkOm_DzOyiu_chj--rnSM5q1CnBumQFb4yIlJ2JaDc6z77qBrqQuYPYEhEXhNCwk_GwVXvWDkhJF1HW5m2yl0yKSvRF51U8h8DEHKvi15DnVr0lOCJEMC8ThAJt6erIv31/w640-h480/IMG_2002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-hXhLXscEIkBoea3SIwDMOdCn6-gRBtdhZBckbfz_P0ygebJpDhbg2SecNjZ2mDtNOvRTY8ss7P9WoIU_SNAmsVSlQ8cmv-6aCjciJpdMpVzfzJQ0Hm1gpAPZW0xlzkub8iJC41BGaHpvTuVSliOZhYiSawQJwIIwn_1-uYBl1Ce51gdW8Q07SI4/w640-h480/IMG_2167.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Seriously downhill from here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwJJ6esmFO3rfYvJrP5t6mSwbJdIKVXqOGdiPaRqOaKa48kcZjm-73PoLCWz8v2zTZZX58FFa-HvBcyYSS5nWSduixzL9TRlxDXL7ZAzhel0HmESHwLP4qST1-VPlotdCcsShKr4RJg8Tgl87Kw6-4AfrAXuj4wkPdZDPDUmuynC5MnofjCQZ5rUF/s1000/IMG_2168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwJJ6esmFO3rfYvJrP5t6mSwbJdIKVXqOGdiPaRqOaKa48kcZjm-73PoLCWz8v2zTZZX58FFa-HvBcyYSS5nWSduixzL9TRlxDXL7ZAzhel0HmESHwLP4qST1-VPlotdCcsShKr4RJg8Tgl87Kw6-4AfrAXuj4wkPdZDPDUmuynC5MnofjCQZ5rUF/w640-h480/IMG_2168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Descending the slide</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i>Arriving at the trailhead and parking lot buried in snow</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Osceola, Livermore, NH 03251, USA44.0014572 -71.535910515.691223363821152 -106.6921605 72.311691036178843 -36.3796605tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-65679151269695613772023-03-27T22:00:00.111-04:002023-03-29T06:44:08.314-04:00Spring Sledding on the Sherburne Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pIQ8u_ymSYIM76Z88srv4E9VSKEQ6m7BJMsvcFUkxJJH1gh38LyLSNDjLXkm64Cdhh2MwNtPBmlwvtyZO8NGLWVDNnpAQaj0Kn1nH7q3pykCWcgFTTLqo1aHaHpMDX6hmODJz2mFjCh7F5kSVmjkaXavg-XLMYQfcj05uHnN_kwYkLJGvuYfKS3r/s1000/aIMG_0635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pIQ8u_ymSYIM76Z88srv4E9VSKEQ6m7BJMsvcFUkxJJH1gh38LyLSNDjLXkm64Cdhh2MwNtPBmlwvtyZO8NGLWVDNnpAQaj0Kn1nH7q3pykCWcgFTTLqo1aHaHpMDX6hmODJz2mFjCh7F5kSVmjkaXavg-XLMYQfcj05uHnN_kwYkLJGvuYfKS3r/w640-h480/aIMG_0635.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I woke up this morning with the sun shining and a clear blue sky. With such a nice Spring day I made a spur of the moment decision to hike up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail and sled down the Sherburne Ski Trail.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I grabbed my Zipfy sled and a light backpack before heading to Pinkham Notch. There were many skiers heading up when I arrived at the parking lot but still plenty of available parking spots. </div><div><br /></div><div>I put on microspikes to start the hike. I was expecting a solid white sidewalk but surprised that while the trail was packed down without postholes it was still quite soft from recent snow over the weekend. The snow was already getting sticky where the sun was hitting it and there was some minor balling up on my microspikes but nothing too annoying, I stayed in the shade where possible. My trail crampons would've been better with their anti-balling feature but left them behind.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a nice hike up to the Hermit Lake cabin. I walked over to the viewpoint up to the Tuckerman Ravine bowl. There was a total of four skiers below the rim of the bowl and I watched as they skied down the headwall, it was good entertainment and they all made it down without mishap. The avalanche danger was moderate.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went back to the cabin and prepared for my ride down on the sled. It was a beautiful day for lingering and basking in the Spring sunshine. After ensuring everything was stowed properly on my pack and all zippers were zipped up I walked over to the Shelburne Ski Trail for the 2.3 mile ride down.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first part of the trail is quite flat so I continued walking to the first drop, then the ride began. There are more areas where a short walk is required but most of the trail is rideable. The snow was packed but soft at the top and somewhat slushy toward the bottom but it was a fantastic ride down with no ice at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>I usually like to sled this trail at least once a year and today was perfect for this ride!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVClxQ0jaRM957v-XbO_tOAxD5dOu1uJbGMgVMefWWcX6xmPfkFkAfB-GhTYvXWJR1lRaQfpqfJvwOYYr2x5b5kaha4iGdyDFRaCJtPbGd03-H1mmtS9nZjDwxrH5a8tOu4zW0bgLnCN-7534sDA1JzAbgPS4W7hAg5bL5gpiThcWjNgO4wr1pwQk/s1000/IMG_0604.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVClxQ0jaRM957v-XbO_tOAxD5dOu1uJbGMgVMefWWcX6xmPfkFkAfB-GhTYvXWJR1lRaQfpqfJvwOYYr2x5b5kaha4iGdyDFRaCJtPbGd03-H1mmtS9nZjDwxrH5a8tOu4zW0bgLnCN-7534sDA1JzAbgPS4W7hAg5bL5gpiThcWjNgO4wr1pwQk/w640-h480/IMG_0604.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Checking the latest avalanche advisory</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMwB6I-QtrlPrm87QxEShknglZj2_D9Ch1Wp_DzVYuenxMERnMN6T9lGuORsVMkff-OLj4ijWFSXePSJWez4kfLNaUVdn6Chhn25OuJCrLkhEM9cgwz5V8vBenZgxN4e7897MX8Hh9xJ32mkEeQ1idlcdC4y0hzM_KeGdppKzHDx2gGFPndnl8jen/s1000/IMG_0634.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMwB6I-QtrlPrm87QxEShknglZj2_D9Ch1Wp_DzVYuenxMERnMN6T9lGuORsVMkff-OLj4ijWFSXePSJWez4kfLNaUVdn6Chhn25OuJCrLkhEM9cgwz5V8vBenZgxN4e7897MX8Hh9xJ32mkEeQ1idlcdC4y0hzM_KeGdppKzHDx2gGFPndnl8jen/w640-h480/IMG_0634.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The view from the deck of Hermit Lake cabin</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_HM2k5nKmU0ehg0ZEXYQaMqGWv_BgKWm9wLAyd_MZLdXByflyFQKo2phvo5LEUkk3-l4pZDHeOSqsnC_Ff9EtjuNRXJU0Gw_zewqdUMIPJYIw5hQ0mDstLpL35dKR5Harobil19C6tgvs8MyAOp5aLfAUjYYPFPPh0IFptfix-rEaSCFOGGdZBYT/s1000/IMG_0636.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_HM2k5nKmU0ehg0ZEXYQaMqGWv_BgKWm9wLAyd_MZLdXByflyFQKo2phvo5LEUkk3-l4pZDHeOSqsnC_Ff9EtjuNRXJU0Gw_zewqdUMIPJYIw5hQ0mDstLpL35dKR5Harobil19C6tgvs8MyAOp5aLfAUjYYPFPPh0IFptfix-rEaSCFOGGdZBYT/w640-h480/IMG_0636.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The sled down is about to begin for the 2.3 miles back to the parking lot</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmuk1c9nhUOqgN7UEUDUurFBMChBLY2GPcKOSWN18BYWLm6mlQABpfnOoVPqNfN1gFjBJlcKGIMYqi1pVqIU7qLOVdNK8eLNF83bNA_X5nNC3bZN3wkvqx_9rFVNmhMCUiPwvA6W8aM3Ey4JZOAoowVTAIWtRJpaPxjgR1ZkLjAyyvL1CJ1A8wz_Z/s1000/IMG_0637.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmuk1c9nhUOqgN7UEUDUurFBMChBLY2GPcKOSWN18BYWLm6mlQABpfnOoVPqNfN1gFjBJlcKGIMYqi1pVqIU7qLOVdNK8eLNF83bNA_X5nNC3bZN3wkvqx_9rFVNmhMCUiPwvA6W8aM3Ey4JZOAoowVTAIWtRJpaPxjgR1ZkLjAyyvL1CJ1A8wz_Z/w640-h480/IMG_0637.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The sled is ready to go</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZpUnXx9xRQ" width="480" youtube-src-id="sZpUnXx9xRQ"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4lqIWHw9qSE" width="480" youtube-src-id="4lqIWHw9qSE"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Tuckerman Ravine, Sargent's Purchase, NH 03846, USA44.2625024 -71.298335215.952268563821157 -106.4545852 72.572736236178855 -36.1420852tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-47545698688410212262023-03-25T22:00:00.004-04:002023-03-26T18:11:56.596-04:00Spring Hike to Pierce Before the Snowstorm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgmr7jZCOOJeqSibU8avkPF-Wk6YVg9bqc8YyeC9pzhSniWuNyPxAmPDUQQ3zcjogwEq5q80zl2PnFNL_ATgcZKw620qvvCwpUrixrZc6fXnn56Zv2o2C17FThhl9nY5YU3HFMN3ClyEJBIMX6SY1BoS5n5VDYo_1HTfYoi_xwPd3lx0_yKrrD1GP/s1000/aIMG_0576.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgmr7jZCOOJeqSibU8avkPF-Wk6YVg9bqc8YyeC9pzhSniWuNyPxAmPDUQQ3zcjogwEq5q80zl2PnFNL_ATgcZKw620qvvCwpUrixrZc6fXnn56Zv2o2C17FThhl9nY5YU3HFMN3ClyEJBIMX6SY1BoS5n5VDYo_1HTfYoi_xwPd3lx0_yKrrD1GP/w640-h480/aIMG_0576.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summit: Mount Pierce (4,310')</div><div>Trail route: Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: Solid white sidewalk with a confusing trail from the junction to the summit</div><div>Weather: Sun showing through high cloud cover before an incoming snowstorm, cold and windy on the summit</div><div>Total miles: 7</div><div>Total time: 3:46</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I was looking for a short, relatively easy hike to the summit of a 4,000 footer. Mount Pierce appeared like a good choice and I would be joining Scott and Lisa. There was an incoming snowstorm in the forecast and snow was due to arrive around 2:00 PM.</div><div><br /></div><div>Scott and Lisa were already at the parking lot when I arrived. The trail was a rock solid white sidewalk so I wore microspikes. The trail was solid all the way to the Webster Cliff Junction. This is where the path to the summit got somewhat confused due to the snow drifting. The packed path seemed to go further to the left and sure enough we were off the trail. We were able to find a cairn further up and got back on the trail.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a lot of snow on the summit with the cairn being completely buried and out of sight. We walked up the snow to around the treetops and were able to enjoy some great views. A Coast Guard helicopter flew over us while we were there. After a few pics we dropped back down to the trail junction following the cairns and the correct path.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was at the trail junction that we parted company. Scott and Lisa were heading over to Mount Eisenhower and I was heading back down to the parking lot. I watched them as they dropped down onto the ridge and disappeared into the trees. It was all downhill from here for me. There were many hikers coming up as I was descending. I only wish that I had brought my buttsled since the trail was perfect for a quick sled down.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's hike was the first 4,000 footer that I've done since February. The Bonds are the only summits I have remaining on my grid list for March and I doubt that I will get them done this month so they will have to wait until next year. It was a great day to get out! </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uFYC-iOE8NAd7F1rMQapglTT8yAVCIVCGCWIcmvTILhWMYEUsdvXLtA3EadevFSShrpQj02BBRCQUR0MfwIZqav9Lvw_W3IlMXiDo4HzHcBTbntWn-Z6aX6C5cWIhSoPq_d_VdJtTQkdPd05AHMkxh6qQVQph7ijKC9tSgW0Jr2V7h1b66x4Xsa5/s1000/IMG_0567.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uFYC-iOE8NAd7F1rMQapglTT8yAVCIVCGCWIcmvTILhWMYEUsdvXLtA3EadevFSShrpQj02BBRCQUR0MfwIZqav9Lvw_W3IlMXiDo4HzHcBTbntWn-Z6aX6C5cWIhSoPq_d_VdJtTQkdPd05AHMkxh6qQVQph7ijKC9tSgW0Jr2V7h1b66x4Xsa5/w640-h480/IMG_0567.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sun rising over the Presidential Range on my drive to the trailhead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i>Icy "teeth" at the bottom of Gibbs Falls</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ukjehp6i9U4" width="480" youtube-src-id="Ukjehp6i9U4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u-xcIi2538k" width="480" youtube-src-id="u-xcIi2538k"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Pierce, Bean's Grant, NH 03589, USA44.2264547 -71.365909615.916220863821152 -106.5221596 72.536688536178843 -36.209659599999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-2006968842777296932023-02-22T22:30:00.170-05:002023-02-24T17:00:50.400-05:00Gridding Out Mount Carrigain and February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K0nCTqFqp57ZDHSpn_8i3-GZfcsZ3zHkdPLCc5147pRp82llLoodFzngUDV6ggBJ-z91DE8LD5-KIYzdV1ICp9PmqGSnzhJA0SOLGJMR9m_WuP4FTnWBZnCmAepsK7-ayV_Tgdn9-6IMPQezmPzOX4Tz5g4si3u6hJMPhwQmKFiYNuDOzQuK6TGu/s1000/aIMG_0513.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K0nCTqFqp57ZDHSpn_8i3-GZfcsZ3zHkdPLCc5147pRp82llLoodFzngUDV6ggBJ-z91DE8LD5-KIYzdV1ICp9PmqGSnzhJA0SOLGJMR9m_WuP4FTnWBZnCmAepsK7-ayV_Tgdn9-6IMPQezmPzOX4Tz5g4si3u6hJMPhwQmKFiYNuDOzQuK6TGu/w640-h480/aIMG_0513.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summit:</b> Mount Carrigain (4,700')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Solid snowpack with a thin coating of new snow and minor drifting below Signal Ridge</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cold temps and cold wind on the summit, full sunshine to afternoon cloud cover</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 13.6</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 7:25</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I needed one more hike for one more summit to grid out February which means I will have hiked all 48 4,000 footers in this month. With tolerable weather and trail conditions I would be hiking to Mount Carrigain today to also grid out that summit meaning to hike it in every month of the year. If not today then I would probably not get it done this month with two snowstorms and much colder temperatures in the forecast.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was the first one in the parking lot this morning. This hike requires a two mile road walk to the trailhead on the unplowed Sawyer River Road in winter. The road is heavily used by snowmobiles and was well packed down. I met no snowmobiles on the walk to the trailhead this morning.</div><div><br /></div><div>I put on microspikes when I got to the trailhead, this was the right traction since the trail was frozen snowpack with just a light coating of snow from last night. As I got a mile into the trail there were lots of what looked like coyote tracks then large fresh scat, I kept my eyes peeled because this was very recent activity. I reached my least favorite part of the trail on this hike, a long relentless upward climb. Just below Signal Ridge there was some drifting on the trail but easily handled with the microspikes.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a cold wind up on Signal Ridge. It only got much colder and windier on the summit. I dropped my pack and climbed up the summit tower. I stayed just long enough for a few pics and video then back down below the tower for a selfie. This was long enough on the summit and I started my descent. It was a good hike back down to the trailhead. I had met no other hikers on the trail today.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was lots of snowmobile activity on the road walk back to the parking lot. I kept to the side of the road to prevent any mishaps. I met two hikers coming up the road and that would be the only ones for today. Back at the parking lot there were several vehicles and I have no idea where these people might have gone since I only saw two hikers on the road. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was very glad to get this hike done today. My next big grid hike will be next month. That will grid out the Bonds and March. I am hoping for good weather and great trail conditions for that hike!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTkugx2rSvRlaXZVAu-78oGUjN6nvrybgxD8xp0GDIDRAbmMPdsyRZeeF4XYKKuIEqzFI9unm0sBJqHSYOynB6fGXDIEN1F9nO1Y_SWdphKdpb9Hvti5x11dYDLIep76FE26EgBtoemPrtBLm2XF8ol3PkpFMqOJSCac0G88R9uLCIpwqUp1S51qY/s1000/IMG_0485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTkugx2rSvRlaXZVAu-78oGUjN6nvrybgxD8xp0GDIDRAbmMPdsyRZeeF4XYKKuIEqzFI9unm0sBJqHSYOynB6fGXDIEN1F9nO1Y_SWdphKdpb9Hvti5x11dYDLIep76FE26EgBtoemPrtBLm2XF8ol3PkpFMqOJSCac0G88R9uLCIpwqUp1S51qY/w640-h480/IMG_0485.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com1Mt Carrigain, New Hampshire, USA44.0944912 -71.4473594999999915.784257363821155 -106.60360949999999 72.404725036178846 -36.29110949999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-10766842923400042912023-02-19T22:00:00.184-05:002023-02-21T06:52:52.198-05:00Madison and Adams Completes Round 10 of the 48 Four Thousand Footers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqI3HLI_KJJ1Njlozc-ioTTy1MBkZTgc3EKY-9yg4Ae6waLXuS768HoSF0toobcuhf_E12ZGJNLYZMTWp1feb_gVhfIbyvAVqcYWtc7gQywYlyCM1YupawSrlOVzxPWBLzLR1fO1YzFDAxxNACekeMP5dcCsjiErn6IZPqI8kj04zDs2sJTszEF6w/s1000/aIMG_0461.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqI3HLI_KJJ1Njlozc-ioTTy1MBkZTgc3EKY-9yg4Ae6waLXuS768HoSF0toobcuhf_E12ZGJNLYZMTWp1feb_gVhfIbyvAVqcYWtc7gQywYlyCM1YupawSrlOVzxPWBLzLR1fO1YzFDAxxNACekeMP5dcCsjiErn6IZPqI8kj04zDs2sJTszEF6w/w640-h480/aIMG_0461.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> Mount Adams (5,774'), Mount Madison (5,367')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside Trail, Air Line</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Solid packed trail up Valley Way, some ice on Madison cone and solid snowpack up to Adams, rock and ice on Durand Ridge, soft snow on Air Line</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool temps and wind on the summits, sun through high thin clouds </div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 10</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 7:25</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I needed Mount Madison and Mount Adams for my February grid summits. I passed up hiking with friends yesterday due to not feeling well on Friday and giving myself a day to recuperate. That meant having to hike these two summits solo today. There was some challenging wind chill temperatures yesterday that were supposed to diminish today.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I neared the Appalachia parking lot I could see the summits were in the clouds that were supposed to clear according to the forecast. I was surprised to see the parking lot almost full when I arrived. I put on microspikes right at the trailhead. The trail was frozen solid and the spikes worked well.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at the Madison Spring Hut and added a layer before heading up to the summit of Mount Madison. There were some icy areas and the microspikes did their job. Up on the summit the wind was blowing steady. It was definitely not a day to linger and I was soon on my way back down to the hut. I took a short break at the hut and then it was on to Mount Adams.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I got up to the Air Line trail junction the wind was howling with some gusts that were pushing me around. It was then up to Thunderstorm Junction into a headwind coming from the south. I made the turn for the final three tenths of a mile to the summit. There was a small group of hikers up there when I arrived. We talked for a few minutes and it was then time for me to start my descent, it was all downhill from here.</div><div><br /></div><div>As soon as I dropped down off of the summit the wind went calm. It would not pick up again until I reached Durand Ridge. The trail along the ridge was rock and ice. I didn't reach a good solid snowpack until I got to the treeline. When I dropped down into the woods I swapped my traction to trail crampons since the snow here was loose but still no postholing.</div><div><br /></div><div>The trail dropped steeply with a few patches of solid ice that were easy to get around. The snow was getting softer on the lower portion of the trail, the trail crampons were the right traction to handle it. I arrived back at the trailhead to complete the ten mile loop.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was very glad to get this hike done today especially since I had a failed attempt at this same hike last month. I now have one more hike to grid out the month of February. With a snowstorm forecast for later this week the trail conditions will definitely be changing. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEbUo2U57B5bLeKCKPWZ5ZZu5VuloasOLRf_n8-Jkk6TDhtrQBMo_43cx0XfFWGbZlNaJRjcmHjhdRLFIjTrdUppV5fn344Jqc0yQV40mFr6ktG3lU9MhdMEsaAH_OlyEmnNG7NuKEAzMWMjH8b95NOvDre89Zvojwltvp5ll716n4kUkimkxglea/s1000/IMG_0440.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEbUo2U57B5bLeKCKPWZ5ZZu5VuloasOLRf_n8-Jkk6TDhtrQBMo_43cx0XfFWGbZlNaJRjcmHjhdRLFIjTrdUppV5fn344Jqc0yQV40mFr6ktG3lU9MhdMEsaAH_OlyEmnNG7NuKEAzMWMjH8b95NOvDre89Zvojwltvp5ll716n4kUkimkxglea/w640-h480/IMG_0440.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Madison summit is cloud covered as I approach Appalachia parking lot</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDiT4L9bEMrzDFlXUYiGosQfE8FovSShJ83NsM7IPGknNel_gaeAopCoZvSYLAyuQU4LjmgVBXq6He8V9bp_HKx8lISjESun_3jBPKZJloRSvk8fgMeDeUZs3zpzWNZFXBQ43I4UNWdxY1w9bidB4Lg84ZJ-vL4xI96Fq8R3nl6CEgriIT_gGp_xc/s1000/IMG_0441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDiT4L9bEMrzDFlXUYiGosQfE8FovSShJ83NsM7IPGknNel_gaeAopCoZvSYLAyuQU4LjmgVBXq6He8V9bp_HKx8lISjESun_3jBPKZJloRSvk8fgMeDeUZs3zpzWNZFXBQ43I4UNWdxY1w9bidB4Lg84ZJ-vL4xI96Fq8R3nl6CEgriIT_gGp_xc/w640-h480/IMG_0441.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r0JB9jF6vouMt105sWui0RphJaWckSj2vzP_r7e7i8-2mLY5EQeY73IST91e1EseSd8d9EOXR3nUoiNO0oneE2apkdvxsWsP9dJ-EBq7a9pAIpkwqxWxkVuWzm55V2DrNqRs_IdamDDYy1nTiu-pSbsYmn_YIPM8eHCxajCKNn6zeZItoXXbyWXu/s1000/IMG_0442.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r0JB9jF6vouMt105sWui0RphJaWckSj2vzP_r7e7i8-2mLY5EQeY73IST91e1EseSd8d9EOXR3nUoiNO0oneE2apkdvxsWsP9dJ-EBq7a9pAIpkwqxWxkVuWzm55V2DrNqRs_IdamDDYy1nTiu-pSbsYmn_YIPM8eHCxajCKNn6zeZItoXXbyWXu/w640-h480/IMG_0442.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A warning sign to let hikers know what they're getting into</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KRfYRQiIh3GzAf4kR8bqCmrMBIS3eeNE1DDqfxvfziR8qrSPPzAiih9V9IifCvIhfQ93ey4-DiwDYLNxnTWS-LVEelhhBOhmHl2UZoXhgJEapjmcO0CabI1HvSHFjMoa2jss3sDGDltkiaTI6LIuLzj3XyVYk0yTjhZ2O8_Zqe-e9DERx6eDaaM6/s1000/IMG_0443.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KRfYRQiIh3GzAf4kR8bqCmrMBIS3eeNE1DDqfxvfziR8qrSPPzAiih9V9IifCvIhfQ93ey4-DiwDYLNxnTWS-LVEelhhBOhmHl2UZoXhgJEapjmcO0CabI1HvSHFjMoa2jss3sDGDltkiaTI6LIuLzj3XyVYk0yTjhZ2O8_Zqe-e9DERx6eDaaM6/w640-h480/IMG_0443.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sun rising over Mount Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GG2NoBpptozvTeR3C3ZCzJTWIlIu1kJNT0Lyps6juLMjxqIxudUoIwnuxQN9R9p7Oc-w-m-nB1UrkVst7ap8Xcl9UDWPR9mIL4LGNnkQ57qtoIExrJgT7z2xAhhdPF-n5XBV307TtQ7X0xseWy7V4onTcKA6imGZheMUNMpu_HTCcYVaX36EnJPL/s1000/IMG_0444.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GG2NoBpptozvTeR3C3ZCzJTWIlIu1kJNT0Lyps6juLMjxqIxudUoIwnuxQN9R9p7Oc-w-m-nB1UrkVst7ap8Xcl9UDWPR9mIL4LGNnkQ57qtoIExrJgT7z2xAhhdPF-n5XBV307TtQ7X0xseWy7V4onTcKA6imGZheMUNMpu_HTCcYVaX36EnJPL/w640-h480/IMG_0444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Another warning sign just before Madison Spring Hut</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcIRaKqwvKYN9mAaf_Yq2p21D-3ibF5Uaf5bqJbnSXhkffBTntstojraAWWrJzVgSk-Z5hbHiU6bdgVYE4Pa55dO9dA6zN9DOxVlyuYxOtBO5F_poBu7cAxrVKiReFNrt68k9R4o203XV11PzShJu03YMnitVON_AZ59Mc1yZmycBY7ckLTHpEI3j/s1000/IMG_0445.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgdJPRsCreRKHholXZiPv4bseJ0T_azb2dPIhnHVqr5xl9wyMKziPJJymCPRU_SsO4wWiUWUQeVVDBoTJcVlEHZFUc5VysrXrgKw58Uok9WMV6HWfee-X3XnzMrKe_81MaE0B1miVXU6YlgLOpodzye3YXgP16PHC7nU9Uh-U4ICnDVO_Au5vTH_x/w640-h480/IMG_0448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Arriving at the summit of Mount Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS5wuOnkw6HFGjKOt_qzolUB0q_vwnvinmEniwYmusl9gECZ_cHa_-UtMYcy-RO67x59LtWkyTeyjWRWSgLiolRraSDvbwuIW5ZVcx9kMVuTOqDo-HWLfYoRLjPfPRsbiDW-2rAJKJg2RFack_g8blEaRw89Ej8xdOkz7QIIYnQBBsOQ_-Tb94YZR/s1000/IMG_0451.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS5wuOnkw6HFGjKOt_qzolUB0q_vwnvinmEniwYmusl9gECZ_cHa_-UtMYcy-RO67x59LtWkyTeyjWRWSgLiolRraSDvbwuIW5ZVcx9kMVuTOqDo-HWLfYoRLjPfPRsbiDW-2rAJKJg2RFack_g8blEaRw89Ej8xdOkz7QIIYnQBBsOQ_-Tb94YZR/w640-h480/IMG_0451.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>View from Mount Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPix7VHk_epaE2MG8BH68i3JYMewe_-O2UqIaJrJUnqpDm2zHf1qhlCauiNnFaC9yVikShNHu8ItnfcWv1iJzJTsFKaKBlzBT3urPp5IrNRB5F8jBftITHHXk1QO5oekLj9ZHuBNQ6VxQ7M11XUNgkc4BlX_qKuM8LroIzdnxeEqneuNDAxuaxRZAZ/w640-h480/IMG_0453.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Adams my next summit for today</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChHjGZyF6wWM8ldLoee6zSsbYb-EsHf4ccD5bIazO0ck2iZTQCXE-OwWLkpefBMuvNxDVFTQFfNGwzYlSZqGPFzWE3rRUX9FpOPn0Lluy5axzXDDZRpvNij65ideNLbGxTFZ_VNQAsHllEGBbHw1qyTMghCpzriIJeF47Bg-VCaV5gqtK_Z--SKWR/s1000/IMG_0454.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChHjGZyF6wWM8ldLoee6zSsbYb-EsHf4ccD5bIazO0ck2iZTQCXE-OwWLkpefBMuvNxDVFTQFfNGwzYlSZqGPFzWE3rRUX9FpOPn0Lluy5axzXDDZRpvNij65ideNLbGxTFZ_VNQAsHllEGBbHw1qyTMghCpzriIJeF47Bg-VCaV5gqtK_Z--SKWR/w640-h480/IMG_0454.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Descending Madison</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Adams, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH 03593, USA44.3203412 -71.29090916.010107363821156 -106.447159 72.63057503617884 -36.134659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-14382525100623507012023-02-12T22:09:00.231-05:002023-02-15T06:38:00.443-05:00Winter Hike to Lafayette and Lincoln<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M8IM093JDSdiZlERawXNyqy140sNsli_BbJ-j6gdLRVfaGb0TJE7MXvfEKOTlo7MPkgBmXbsdNEDPfpOhYLPQhgQPOLNXL4nlo-WQh9j9C-TASX6fhv58l7aQED0urzv7_n81Xh6TVKEyaOZKaR_8GkYz91x5zMtZHugTqXYA8poXfLM0USzwcgw/s1000/aIMG_0409.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M8IM093JDSdiZlERawXNyqy140sNsli_BbJ-j6gdLRVfaGb0TJE7MXvfEKOTlo7MPkgBmXbsdNEDPfpOhYLPQhgQPOLNXL4nlo-WQh9j9C-TASX6fhv58l7aQED0urzv7_n81Xh6TVKEyaOZKaR_8GkYz91x5zMtZHugTqXYA8poXfLM0USzwcgw/w640-h480/aIMG_0409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> Mount Lafayette (5,260'), Mount Lincoln (5,089')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Hard packed snow with some ice along the ridge and soft snow on the way down</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Sunshine with cold temps and windy across the ridge</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 8.8</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 7:00</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>The weather and trail conditions were looking good for a hike above treeline to Mount Lafayette and Mount Lincoln. This would be a grid hike since I needed these two summits for the month of February. I was glad to have some company today and would join Robin, Jill, Scott and Lisa for this hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was plenty of parking in this usually full parking lot during warm weather. This is a very popular hike and there can be hundreds of hikers here on a summer day. Our first decision was to decide on whether or not to take snowshoes. A recent trail report indicated snowshoes were not necessary so they stayed behind.</div><div><br /></div><div>We walked up to the trailhead and put on microspikes. Our next decision was what direction to hike the loop, we decided clockwise which would take us up Old Bridle Path to Mount Lafayette and across the ridge descending Falling Waters Trail. This would put most of the wind on our backs.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a nice hike up to the first views and then it was up across the Agonies to Greenleaf Hut. We took a short break and layered up before heading up to Mount Lafayette. There was one sketchy area just below the summit, a frozen snow field that required good traction. We got past this without a mishap.</div><div><br /></div><div>The wind had been increasing as we got closer to the summit. When we reached the top it was a steady cold wind and there would be no lingering or basking in the sun up here. As we started our descent on the south side of the mountain there was a brief respite from the wind.</div><div><br /></div><div>We continued along the ridge to Mount Truman meeting many hikers along the way. It was then on to Mount Lincoln where there was a significant decrease in the wind. We stayed long enough for a few photos then continued on to Little Haystack. After a short break on this last summit we started our descent on the Falling Waters Trail, it would be all downhill from here.</div><div><br /></div><div>The trail had softened in the sunshine and warmer temps but it was still an easy descent without any postholing. The many waterfalls on the lower section of trail were frozen over. The water crossings were easy and there were no wet feet. At the last water crossing there was a wooden bridge and on the other side of that we completed our 8.4 mile hiking loop. From here it was a short walk back to the trailhead.</div><div><br /></div><div>This can be a daunting if not downright dangerous hike given the extreme weather conditions that can be experienced above treeline and on the ridgeline. Today was the exception and although there was a steady, cold biting wind on Mount Lafayette it was short-lived and the sun felt warm as we crossed the ridge. Both weather and trail conditions were better than expected and we all enjoyed an incredible hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's hike brought my grid count to 561/576. I now have three more summits in two hikes this month to grid out February. I'm hoping the weather cooperates! </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiMWNokXU0CHD1yA_d4EVE8pZ_H5Vw1M853CFS7TfSa0kwdFl8z0i42YrjtFTzUWLzj82WfXD3r2728YlUoIYMtqV16DojMK_JxYmD0IILKyZ3Hx63nHjePr55Z9HFt0-OqRhI_uXIiOfKEtIWGHwL1fIlpNJSNDF9rfEimhCT_DkuQFy9RyNCqWL/s1000/IMG_0387.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiMWNokXU0CHD1yA_d4EVE8pZ_H5Vw1M853CFS7TfSa0kwdFl8z0i42YrjtFTzUWLzj82WfXD3r2728YlUoIYMtqV16DojMK_JxYmD0IILKyZ3Hx63nHjePr55Z9HFt0-OqRhI_uXIiOfKEtIWGHwL1fIlpNJSNDF9rfEimhCT_DkuQFy9RyNCqWL/w640-h480/IMG_0387.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0PGttF221kUaUyfxpJFhgozcBZnp3cGlv8QoEuSJYXt1fZmyn9JQjvhEki38PHULrmYdcinzsZgr8PSDZxx6IOFhbQqFrVAfb3xPN2fryf8X2k1xtdUwgMBvaWdNVJpHBRxfP6C9JZ_nTaQ2Ffi70dUXxc-ISey_jAOkjLO-qtAXI0UjGnPphKxH/w640-h480/IMG_0390.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Agonies up ahead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqRsAuUXVti_eCyCNJY-JPU2GU5K5_RpJilof4LIUNDWxVgcz8NQasTVwrqHLUwYn0gYU5Ws-AVsHeyDT4VpIJgp8iEabZ1zCEt7kKOMMIdmjN7AO3_tcTsvl36hDQLNv35Fhojp9MtQSnRa3zqK7DgzJ6JwZZlxQ6NlLw-rYzrPlv3N9Gf69aJlx/s1000/IMG_0391.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqRsAuUXVti_eCyCNJY-JPU2GU5K5_RpJilof4LIUNDWxVgcz8NQasTVwrqHLUwYn0gYU5Ws-AVsHeyDT4VpIJgp8iEabZ1zCEt7kKOMMIdmjN7AO3_tcTsvl36hDQLNv35Fhojp9MtQSnRa3zqK7DgzJ6JwZZlxQ6NlLw-rYzrPlv3N9Gf69aJlx/w640-h480/IMG_0391.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A view of Cannon Mountain from Old Bridal Path</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01rm8sC5LjK73fYvDUiaP-r19YyDUPRHBOyR4fir74Nlj5yT9Hdloi0xvkOtYIqdbB4s1sB4yFPXj1yaqG5hUfXyPLHd39V0D_krVMJS2N3sHu20LVgUJLbE5zktJbuChmR2zlHjnuI8s3EwZR1ZEbRuQ7HqurYW4DWz2NgHbI1lWDgspdkIu6wb3/w640-h480/aIMG_0371.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Summits:</b> East Osceola (4,156'), Mount Osceola (4,340')<br /><b>Trail route:</b> From the Kancamagus Highway via Greeley Ponds Trail, Mount Osceola Trail<br /><b>Trail conditions:</b> Solid frozen base with a top layer of semi-firm snow<br /><b>Weather:</b> Comfortably cold with sunshine and blue sky<br /><b>Total miles:</b> 7.6<br /><b>Total time:</b> 6:00<br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>A check of weather and trail conditions indicated that this would be a
good day to hike the Osceolas. I needed these two summits for my grid
list. <br /><br />The trailhead parking lot is no longer being plowed out in
the winter. I stopped briefly beside the Kancamagus Highway for a quick
check of the trail condition before driving up to the plowed area
beside the road. The trail was rock solid and I decided not to bring
snowshoes based on previous trail reports and the recent weather. I
brought microspikes and trail crampons.<br /><br />I was able to easily bare
boot to the trail junction. From here I would begin an upward ascent
and the trail gets very steep. I started with microspikes and as the
trail got steeper I swapped to trail crampons. It was a relentless steep
climb to the ridge.<br /><br />There was a light wind blowing across the
ridge as I made my way to the summit of East Osceola. After a quick stop
at the outlook I went to the viewless summit. I stopped here for a
snack and a photo then continued on to Mount Osceola.<br /><br />I departed
the summit and dropped down into the col. When I got to the chimney I
decided to take the bypass around the bypass. It was then a steady climb
to the summit of Mount Osceola. One lone hiker passed me as I was going
up. I reached the summit and there was a cold wind blowing. I was only
here briefly before starting my hike back.<br /><br />It was back down to
the col then up to East Osceola and back down the very steep descent. I
met one more hiker on the way down. I was surprised to only see two
hikers today. I removed my traction at the trail junction and bare
booted to the trailhead. It was nice not to have the snowshoes today and never postholed once during the entire hike. The trail was a solid white sidewalk from trailhead to Mount Osceola!<br /><br />This turned out to be a perfect day of
weather and trail conditions. I'll need to hike these two summits one
more time in April to grid them out. I'm hoping the conditions will be
just as good when I hike them next time!<br /><br />Enjoy the photos and video! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MBXluMj9kDwH-pp5VI3djUxiLTctItGEnJQTVmTzS8fx73GHC4hTALbly0luSzEyXd4d9rYtD0zERcSd1wTCBCQXe4ploLM9M2BTEoat-b59RUcJFm9dijEReejCVAJG84tCxRrDa70kZzi47RolZ_ECJ6tlABhRGQjuroxjoUcmjbcedUfl4VaL/s1000/IMG_0353.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MBXluMj9kDwH-pp5VI3djUxiLTctItGEnJQTVmTzS8fx73GHC4hTALbly0luSzEyXd4d9rYtD0zERcSd1wTCBCQXe4ploLM9M2BTEoat-b59RUcJFm9dijEReejCVAJG84tCxRrDa70kZzi47RolZ_ECJ6tlABhRGQjuroxjoUcmjbcedUfl4VaL/w640-h480/IMG_0353.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Bare booted to the trail junction<br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayAiVkhnAux82WnYbaTGyTu1EGKKKyDrOF_GBIWwpQju5axTHzFd0lxs5Wjc5HUgTPgO5Lsv0axzcxw0zsnSBPXtYLXx2MUHWj1WxqBZgzrew0JxDFVAitio1GN8MgHHbpSme4gxwViYoawili2V7qYDfsI-fjLbNuranQRo8BC_mPg9hOAtwd8Mv/w640-h480/IMG_0374.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><b>A view from the summit of Mount Osceola</b></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNpjdBVe-ZNokzbBF_mpCyuG5ON19675-Po3N5AbP1D6DRSYbhz1IuEGb1-e--8AAZvBV7GdXFO80HbdXIjI0Aw8UHRilGzCVPTA8eUH3Jhy3iIG9z7a7sRMYmfXgQnutlSd6td4V5YkvR7L8vmuGnw3VQ_JDdzlx6znkQNi8wIPSMUjfd6hEwDiE/w640-h480/IMG_0372.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>A view to the north</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdrCOSPKcejkcHBL2brbovr1cPlYpxlwSvwG7xPm2ZpH9SynHF6lcI8WAw1yO8Pg77HD2P0GfTKs3iLhyr2Optt6h_Jk4Zn2aD6ZqknVSRFgm4MrHwn4UyPtWijVcwSwvy2GUTzC0fGko2QuY74i3HUH6yNchWSCm_c267LEy_5zlpUjAAbhwoFGY/w640-h480/IMG_0376.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mount Chocorua</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHjHyuhwg2f2ZvHfutRq7dOIJYj1NQ63nE2G4v5RoRFYryp-zInowxhZwb5bYXY0rSMDbt1m1kbOlzM3PShDyfzcvrvy89T33f7Uiw9ytCqlKQjT8momJHMKVzWkDR8VeHnIVr3UQTSNL9fHDwcoG6-hBBABGyVmPUunzKgKLhmFg2UZ_WKs3udXJ/s1000/IMG_0377.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHjHyuhwg2f2ZvHfutRq7dOIJYj1NQ63nE2G4v5RoRFYryp-zInowxhZwb5bYXY0rSMDbt1m1kbOlzM3PShDyfzcvrvy89T33f7Uiw9ytCqlKQjT8momJHMKVzWkDR8VeHnIVr3UQTSNL9fHDwcoG6-hBBABGyVmPUunzKgKLhmFg2UZ_WKs3udXJ/w640-h480/IMG_0377.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Waterville Valley ski slopes </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDFL_4lBTGEOFOGVE_HyDtvCjcwdwoAl-rpdNK4blc0nccc2X-v2oXOz8Mjwqjd9wTGuAuKc92BTBp6yVhssRqmi-vITdHf2FmGskNRbWQoe5ROWfxlTivGKI_nmTHrPO4_xBOwh7rXsgBd7J6KY2WWG4EbShJdmCl2EalJ135XrwvEGLmm3fKRNH/w640-h480/IMG_0383.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Walking the snowy plank over a small brook</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2C5EuQm_O3k6lMIEkAORgUnFiEY4wcI6rtbRTTuqCeftvPz2VdV0qJQZFybGlIhGlj_ip_4LaBD0lfB0GWYLwILKUm7sQkZFg2s-s_vSdXsvmCHkeNL4ZzWysaiGIfaYyIySt9jqnNdqMUzNCC__QrIpyF1LCI0DFjlJANVOZKekDdm7BzFGdvLfI/s1000/IMG_0384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2C5EuQm_O3k6lMIEkAORgUnFiEY4wcI6rtbRTTuqCeftvPz2VdV0qJQZFybGlIhGlj_ip_4LaBD0lfB0GWYLwILKUm7sQkZFg2s-s_vSdXsvmCHkeNL4ZzWysaiGIfaYyIySt9jqnNdqMUzNCC__QrIpyF1LCI0DFjlJANVOZKekDdm7BzFGdvLfI/w640-h480/IMG_0384.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Snow covered brook</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_7HRhCvD3dAC_qyL-xLnlVc0mkQDcb3DoWPB1DuV88XiSyTvUNVacIJ9Rduu7je9e1x0OMSvPD3OAdHz7hQDECogU90bTd1jZluRbt06hzORJeau6XjL16izvOPXbhDvQht6cRfzv_7y0EmZfcNq2603Kex3z1iLYiaZnbB7YbywbhuTM9XAfmIH/s1000/IMG_0386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_7HRhCvD3dAC_qyL-xLnlVc0mkQDcb3DoWPB1DuV88XiSyTvUNVacIJ9Rduu7je9e1x0OMSvPD3OAdHz7hQDECogU90bTd1jZluRbt06hzORJeau6XjL16izvOPXbhDvQht6cRfzv_7y0EmZfcNq2603Kex3z1iLYiaZnbB7YbywbhuTM9XAfmIH/w640-h480/IMG_0386.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Back at the trailhead parking area that remains unplowed</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYBxlHYnZsGjsmOMYtmyb7SSNYB7vMYKJKRCAN80Losd6n4DmZJ-ebl_IFytfnM-cSagrFZz7MAU06ch--Fv5gEFZKbnnkDxX8gGhBcGknJQFuxyHMG2sWrEJOxlft_vOyhE6De97LBPSTcScHJtn8TgJ2dOrvNujJfbAD4SuWuLOwyF4j9Vd2Mb8/s4032/IMG_1966.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYBxlHYnZsGjsmOMYtmyb7SSNYB7vMYKJKRCAN80Losd6n4DmZJ-ebl_IFytfnM-cSagrFZz7MAU06ch--Fv5gEFZKbnnkDxX8gGhBcGknJQFuxyHMG2sWrEJOxlft_vOyhE6De97LBPSTcScHJtn8TgJ2dOrvNujJfbAD4SuWuLOwyF4j9Vd2Mb8/w640-h480/IMG_1966.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>A view from the Hancock Overlook toward the Osceolas on the left</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OydYFFjEgc" width="480" youtube-src-id="9OydYFFjEgc"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</b></i><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Osceola, Livermore, NH 03251, USA44.0014572 -71.535910515.691223363821152 -106.6921605 72.311691036178843 -36.3796605tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-23543218808596348232023-01-11T19:12:00.004-05:002023-01-13T07:47:20.838-05:00Gridding Out Zealand Mountain<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpBDQktyOBC1WgYPqYwJhv2tzTl0hK1_4EQEkLHipONJYHwgSgGKDq15xOWoMBIZg1oo4aNUl6aXAXR0lUZfmuFEU8dAgpqRoUip8ndptq352Qb1trUZYipI03aBlam7sBOo-PcZ23lwdeDI-LVLCV3uM5-c8fLpgp31SksD3QKhBiuOxuXlp7ImA/s1000/aIMG_0278.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpBDQktyOBC1WgYPqYwJhv2tzTl0hK1_4EQEkLHipONJYHwgSgGKDq15xOWoMBIZg1oo4aNUl6aXAXR0lUZfmuFEU8dAgpqRoUip8ndptq352Qb1trUZYipI03aBlam7sBOo-PcZ23lwdeDI-LVLCV3uM5-c8fLpgp31SksD3QKhBiuOxuXlp7ImA/w640-h480/aIMG_0278.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Summit:</b> Zealand Mountain (4,260')<br /><b>Trail route:</b> Zealand Road, Zealand Trail, Twinway<br /><b>Trail conditions:</b> Frozen base with a thin coating of new snow <br /><b>Weather:</b> Cold to start then warming into the low 20's, sunshine early with afternoon thin cloud cover<br /><b>Total miles:</b> 18.8<br /><b>Total time:</b> 9:45</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>All the right conditions were in place for the almost nineteen mile hike into Zealand Mountain. Weather was looking good, trail conditions were reported as a solid track without the need for snowshoes and I was feeling healthy enough for this long solo hike.<br /><br />I was up early and arrived at the parking lot on Route 302 with a temperature of 1°F. The hike started in the dark with headlamp lighting my way although the waning moon was also providing good light. I began without traction since it was easily bare booted. </p><span></span>There was a group of hikers ahead of me and they packed down the fresh coating of one or two inches of snow over a solid frozen base. About halfway into the 3.5 mile road walk the headlamp was no longer needed. <br /><p>After 2.5 hours and 6.4 miles from the start of my hike I arrived at Zealand Hut. I paused here for a brief break and spent a few minutes talking with the hut caretaker. I also got something to eat and put on my microspikes. I knew the traction would help with the ascent up Twinway.<br /><br />I departed the hut and easily walked across the two water crossings above the hut. Twinway up to Zeacliff was the usual grind and in my opinion is the toughest part of this hike. I actually bypassed the Zeacliff view and continued on Twinway. The trail was well beaten down by the group ahead of me although there was only a couple inches of fluffy snow.<br /><br />I arrived at the viewless summit now having been here in every month of the year. I got a photo under the best summit sign in the White Mountains. This was my turn around point and I began the long hike back to my car.<br /><br />Up till now I had only seen five people including the hut caretaker. I saw no other hikers on the long hike out. I did see the hut caretaker again when I stopped briefly for a snack. At the trailhead and the beginning of the road walk out I took off the microspikes for the final 3.7 miles. It was an uneventful road walk and I was glad to have this hike done.<br /><br />I have been to this summit in adverse conditions, the conditions today could not have been better for this time of year. A hike to this summit is usually done during a Zealand/Bonds traverse but I had done an out and back hike to the Bonds in January 2018 with a group of friends.<br /><br />Trail conditions are about to change when an approaching snow/rain storm arrives tomorrow. I have four summits in two hikes to grid out January. I'll be closely monitoring weather and trail conditions while planning my next grid hike.<br /><br />Enjoy the photos!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNGAmI0aMEXLMFyeU19XJIB6yxRpe8M1MDeUJFe_mUVW4QnJqACWrjGL7lhxWqivWk3Q9S3SnKJ-_UN6sfzXGH0hHykqucw8UkJQR3iCC2qSd4W2xorNdaaKhfli53OT2o7P9Db1-uv-uP-jWvK_M_rV3xpsruDjq3kqp-EMhBfKNnTakP_oxDWol/s1000/IMG_0240.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNGAmI0aMEXLMFyeU19XJIB6yxRpe8M1MDeUJFe_mUVW4QnJqACWrjGL7lhxWqivWk3Q9S3SnKJ-_UN6sfzXGH0hHykqucw8UkJQR3iCC2qSd4W2xorNdaaKhfli53OT2o7P9Db1-uv-uP-jWvK_M_rV3xpsruDjq3kqp-EMhBfKNnTakP_oxDWol/w640-h480/IMG_0240.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Zealand Road walk starts in the dark with headlamp and a temperature of 1°F<br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJH44Ev1QH8HZP4rtCkQ0nl8Z-TfLqx8evNPAehI4kLcpQUjf0E-uir5TjNJBqWEeArnquP_FvCYboYS4dBIaJGFR7DUJCTDUqdGElCj9pRf9zu4xVvwVkvfho_7ktgBzKOen4o6yctnv_jXJCU90qkn1vRe3MbBuKXb_LqQZxYk_I7qKzMra72iD/s1000/aIMG_0153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJH44Ev1QH8HZP4rtCkQ0nl8Z-TfLqx8evNPAehI4kLcpQUjf0E-uir5TjNJBqWEeArnquP_FvCYboYS4dBIaJGFR7DUJCTDUqdGElCj9pRf9zu4xVvwVkvfho_7ktgBzKOen4o6yctnv_jXJCU90qkn1vRe3MbBuKXb_LqQZxYk_I7qKzMra72iD/w640-h480/aIMG_0153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summits: Mount Whiteface (4,020'), Mount Passaconaway (4,043')</div><div>Trail route: Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: A coating of snow to start with several inches at higher elevations, mostly snow on the Whiteface ledges with some areas of ice, more ice on the trails at higher elevations </div><div>Weather: A cold wind, full sunshine</div><div>Total miles: 11.9</div><div>Total time: 7:18</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>Today I would be gridding out Whiteface and Passaconaway having hiked these summits in every month of the year. I would also be gridding out December meaning I will have hiked all the 48 4,000 footers in this month. Jim was planning on joining me for this hike and maybe some others but no confirmations. Windy, cold and sunshine was in the forecast. </div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at the Ferncroft parking area and Jim was already there. No one else showed up and we started our hike just after 7:30. As we left the parking lot the wind was whipping up snow devils in the field beside the road. When we got into the woods the wind diminished.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ann caught up to us just before we got to the Blueberry Cut-off. We bare booted up to the first small ledge on the trail. The microspikes went on here. We soon arrived at the start of the Whiteface ledge scrambles. There was a mix between snow covered and bare ledges. We had no problem climbing the ledges and there was just some minor ice that was not an issue with our traction.</div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at the viewless summit of Mount Whiteface and stopped for a quick photo. There were a lot of areas with ice on the Rollins Trail. A layer of snow on top made for some tricky steep drops but once again the traction worked well.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the Dicey's Mill Trail we turned left for the ascent to Mount Passaconaway. There were some ice flows on our way up but we had no problem with handling this ice with our microspikes. We arrived at a cold, windy summit. There are no views here so a brief stop for a photo and we started our descent. I did notice at the outlook just below the summit that the views are becoming obscured by the growing trees.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was an uneventful descent on the Dicey's Mill Trail although the water was a little high at the crossing and we used the fallen snowy log to cross. On the other side of the crossing we removed our microspikes for the remaining hike to the Ferncroft parking lot.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was great to get these two summits gridded out and complete all 48 4,000 foot summits for this month. A congratulations to Ann, she also gridded out Whiteface/Passaconaway today!</div><div><br /></div><div>I now need three hikes in January to grid out that month and I'm hoping the weather and trail conditions will cooperate and be tolerable.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVt7IOK13K7t7spItAu9V1FIVm2KbxlK533YC8isYKDeOiUinUSeLjyGB4-7xF6d6zGP0AibIRmQ53cL9DkRVxLdHCL3N5tWNLV38TyNhDlszsjrriFZyUgNINTjjvxZb4_VZX3F15jUfBAG7SRc3cQmb3medCytm_-apCgSEKeqQCDfKzAVf_D3m/s1000/IMG_0129.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVt7IOK13K7t7spItAu9V1FIVm2KbxlK533YC8isYKDeOiUinUSeLjyGB4-7xF6d6zGP0AibIRmQ53cL9DkRVxLdHCL3N5tWNLV38TyNhDlszsjrriFZyUgNINTjjvxZb4_VZX3F15jUfBAG7SRc3cQmb3medCytm_-apCgSEKeqQCDfKzAVf_D3m/w640-h480/IMG_0129.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Sun rising as the hike begins</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL88p1m16iRKHruUJRe-ikbB0wlMJfuuA8lNSPCiUTevc-PaRn9w4_s_Al1UNJ2HJbTweO_bsV8ggMyPbvi0JylKQvKsNx0cw2XzhLaZjacEthlEXreXDxCJcnFUksJIgvP1P75mohj9nfyfmTsqHKOrwDto-3_3Hm1Q-Nvcvm-Fy_uGuj4Qw_Aucv/w640-h480/IMG_0137.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The ledge scrambling begins</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosn5Eh5p94nkqpkL93NBeVIJI3nSMx06Vtl4pDJCRTU18vZvvdnDbacYj8sr9DmeIo83f-Kzw1Bse53RXCPh7qaJyQXsnwHtsktVP7gcG2zs9TTvwtxr5Xe0cfkWcvUc2UN19QxRyldjfYrhEAeP_pWh9G5hZlBplBwovKMFL-LyEnAAAoNIEMbxS/s1000/IMG_0138.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosn5Eh5p94nkqpkL93NBeVIJI3nSMx06Vtl4pDJCRTU18vZvvdnDbacYj8sr9DmeIo83f-Kzw1Bse53RXCPh7qaJyQXsnwHtsktVP7gcG2zs9TTvwtxr5Xe0cfkWcvUc2UN19QxRyldjfYrhEAeP_pWh9G5hZlBplBwovKMFL-LyEnAAAoNIEMbxS/w640-h480/IMG_0138.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Crossing a snowy ledge</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHDj8K_NKvsn35RPcIUOdr9yjrUNP4iZNZElfMNaQ7Um4ouiPCdAZeHnDHmoZxoGfl_g05AIOmlKZlkb-JR-6kNK9vu7yfdxU5b-i6V0Nd0xTJaj9eKT_LqDMJ6JTyFfpcJqV6jNPpfOz9IR03BTIgrLb_bJJvGBdS2ykl6GMh3w92eKab6kR_kkJ/w640-h480/IMG_0140.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mount Passaconaway</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDOL3un7Dm_-iMQz0Yiu0wRfekquGUJ30H2B0rXmIyE7LguOGW9XWfAwYm4A4xj6la4GSMFTbg1H4Y11a_BINmsY2DQqOTNthsgnkxeAr83CqEDevEOG1lrqNGD_1_fmc7XrLisc8Km1pPwRsBE6Csok5giSeRrJ2jEt6EYupevS15wptB_iuKXBF/s1000/IMG_0141.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDOL3un7Dm_-iMQz0Yiu0wRfekquGUJ30H2B0rXmIyE7LguOGW9XWfAwYm4A4xj6la4GSMFTbg1H4Y11a_BINmsY2DQqOTNthsgnkxeAr83CqEDevEOG1lrqNGD_1_fmc7XrLisc8Km1pPwRsBE6Csok5giSeRrJ2jEt6EYupevS15wptB_iuKXBF/w640-h480/IMG_0141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mount Chocorua in the distance with lots of blowing snow in between</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyJg9ZvmpwWK2OR9dh4oxQMNNnJ3jk5PkMI3YWv2uaMTf2k0mRO26UJSoX0dqLVGS4FFcYcWXcjQEHQtZzN3AGD5brK4B54nswjLQGaEUfY_riPrIWvvdjIuovszhoRFCNYISqcCcg3qUbVhfJqaiXCu1STyVS8sLC2SdOzNugCIrP766-toXzrMo/w640-h480/IMG_0152.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Last ledge scramble below the summit of Passaconaway</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWjni1UCViEY8bO5q3L5Xne3vwy9P2NakReyoFrMztk6mMGB2XJFreIVAjHBwUmAjK-aZWOHTnE0zOqqe1jUUTNN8mZJbvwtCw8L_OZnHfKnC_R2gbVXm2DP48J4OEGPhFjxP7Ez94Yfcv2ofrplDWtN6iQ6KQsCjed1qSy6CN_37odkh2YF9ZzNe/s1000/IMG_0154.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWjni1UCViEY8bO5q3L5Xne3vwy9P2NakReyoFrMztk6mMGB2XJFreIVAjHBwUmAjK-aZWOHTnE0zOqqe1jUUTNN8mZJbvwtCw8L_OZnHfKnC_R2gbVXm2DP48J4OEGPhFjxP7Ez94Yfcv2ofrplDWtN6iQ6KQsCjed1qSy6CN_37odkh2YF9ZzNe/w640-h480/IMG_0154.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>On the summit of Mount Passaconaway</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Passaconaway, Waterville Valley, NH 03259, USA43.9547927 -71.38146259999999215.644558863821153 -106.53771259999999 72.265026536178851 -36.225212599999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-84561907530914726862022-12-10T22:00:00.165-05:002022-12-12T16:14:47.380-05:00Gridding Out Mount Jefferson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5IswuSF_halI3WOoQXWc3Su8fVndCE3ZoZuQITwjscnXyVJxd6tRjkjgAhL1ACeOFvIesanLxD7KdyU1T9L077_DMqKfPQHYVzj642CydmfAdW63vIdFE4niMMW7lvmh1C9nutGUnoIwI4s9ndJaUrbGzxB6aZD2gDFnzZl3TMYUWWQ_v-3rbnoq/s1000/aIMG_0105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5IswuSF_halI3WOoQXWc3Su8fVndCE3ZoZuQITwjscnXyVJxd6tRjkjgAhL1ACeOFvIesanLxD7KdyU1T9L077_DMqKfPQHYVzj642CydmfAdW63vIdFE4niMMW7lvmh1C9nutGUnoIwI4s9ndJaUrbGzxB6aZD2gDFnzZl3TMYUWWQ_v-3rbnoq/w640-h480/aIMG_0105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summits: Mount Jefferson (5,712')</div><div>Trail route: Jewel Trail, Gulfside Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: Coating of snow to start, frozen snow and ice at higher elevations with a lot of exposed rocks and ledges</div><div>Weather: Cold start, cold and breezy above treeline with lots of sunshine</div><div>Total miles: 9.8</div><div>Total time: 7:50</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>There was a window of opportunity in the weather above treeline with full sunshine and light winds. This would be hike #12 for me to grid out Mount Jefferson meaning hiking this summit in every month of the year. I would be joining Rick and Lisa for this hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived at the parking lot at about the same time as Rick and Lisa. The temperature was 10°F to start but no wind. We headed up the cog railway access road in order to cross the bridge over the Ammonoosuc River. The water crossing itself is usually a sketchy, icy ordeal this time of year and I have gotten wet on previous hikes. We crossed the tracks and bushwhacked up to the Jewel Trail.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a light coating of snow with mostly insignificant ice on the trail so we bare booted up to treeline. It was here that we decided to put on the microspikes. We all had brand new Hillsound microspikes that had never been worn before now. There was not a lot of snow cover so we had to do some rock hopping and it only got worse when we got up to the Gulfside Trail. Our new microspikes were screaming at us.</div><div><br /></div><div>On a steep bare ledge just past the Sphinx Trail junction we decided the microspikes had been broke in and punished enough so we took them off and bare booted the rest of the way to the summit. It was mostly bare rock with some intermittent frozen snow and ice that was easy to avoid.</div><div><br /></div><div>Up on the summit there was a stiff breeze with a bite. This made twelve times that I have been to the top of Mount Jefferson, one time in every month of the year. We took a few photos then dropped down below the summit out of the wind. We put our microspikes on before descending, I brought my rock spikes and put them on to keep the new spikes from wearing down on the many rocks and ledges we would be crossing over.</div><div><br /></div><div>As we made our way down we met several familiar faces along the way. The worst part of the hike for me was just ahead, it's the relentless climb up beside Mount Clay and back to the Jewel Trail. This time was no different and it was a slow grind to the trail junction. It was all downhill from here except for a short climb up before turning off onto the bushwhack back to the cog access road.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was nice to reach Marshfield Station at the bottom and this hike was done. I was sure glad to have the company of Rick and Lisa since this can be a long, lonely hike doing it solo. Another summit gridded out this month with two more to go to grid out December!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqGeGd7ltG0t7iJYxC-ZIbsUX3iLX03s5HKG-MFvAo3o_lvJRDEBqSaotpe9Bj5GtH_R7Ifiq8-H9wa181hTysoh9Vzi7U_PFYmo4lZrzgI-w0sOpCLGPWcjxj6c5efY5pa2DiBL5ah4splsDj5UaIwPN9FZJKcK3z8QgPFd83LvYCN9frJntJwxR/s1000/IMG_0093.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqGeGd7ltG0t7iJYxC-ZIbsUX3iLX03s5HKG-MFvAo3o_lvJRDEBqSaotpe9Bj5GtH_R7Ifiq8-H9wa181hTysoh9Vzi7U_PFYmo4lZrzgI-w0sOpCLGPWcjxj6c5efY5pa2DiBL5ah4splsDj5UaIwPN9FZJKcK3z8QgPFd83LvYCN9frJntJwxR/w640-h480/IMG_0093.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A look back at the icy bridge over the Ammonoosuc River we just crossed to start the hike</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYle4uDLh_jmuxeE0uN78tG0grIZ9CXVr0c-1BxxDD8Nj2vnspWhgD5ZJNbeUVgvOUSd7m2Xbw-LwjtOKoeFgaK1S6xPdpk3O3cB5tgrE9WNRqlFUTbdBsk9LXnCVC5LvlVma4fXEyWcLCE6xzz6ThXRbuF6E-0I3QuyfnU9Mk1t9mrN49xbGwqzgp/w640-h480/IMG_0095.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Above treeline</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESF6kmmpm3pQR-xCMb8DdQvz_SHtdeGBB6WpOemmmwIcge-UiYRwZc3CYRbKlW3C2WD72lmHfwHMlksZxOrOTK_jWHc_G9X-4MFS4SXOThHDOJOECqEMi5bLJRMm2NvdkQgOs4U6-BQIAScnURDIrfcAOQN_COAJ2LsdBNUQp_2xf9wDi3eR--86E/s1000/IMG_0096.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESF6kmmpm3pQR-xCMb8DdQvz_SHtdeGBB6WpOemmmwIcge-UiYRwZc3CYRbKlW3C2WD72lmHfwHMlksZxOrOTK_jWHc_G9X-4MFS4SXOThHDOJOECqEMi5bLJRMm2NvdkQgOs4U6-BQIAScnURDIrfcAOQN_COAJ2LsdBNUQp_2xf9wDi3eR--86E/w640-h480/IMG_0096.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Monroe</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vYEiIxSExrRC6i7xe8oDFkvFfAyE6U0Bmx5KgdlcEwqEpboHSB5apFTwsWeIPcX0fkVC8EgirdWAJnLzPQ04xK961S2BvByj6qobbE2hP93atmKmMEf5B82kLgffD5FtWLFB9fYjILgCvimXMH53EnG-4oGf_Tfb588sJcni1ufpH3hOqAs_0DfT/w640-h480/IMG_0109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mount Adams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLqyfAukP8WvLEQDLw7L5DPEdU4t3_dodR54oBPxv9efV5UU24CjGqcHS7IFTTYxu5COg8XELQLmmYT5eNmnfzmuQGF_bBM-VlA1A8j4_Q1q9ULUUuXdbEWVgOJ9ZfP-g0N6furcNqP3zRfv_fA0ACQhpIw6dvrVNlUW5Dk3YQdOE2Tj7GF5dNKCd/s1000/IMG_0110.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLqyfAukP8WvLEQDLw7L5DPEdU4t3_dodR54oBPxv9efV5UU24CjGqcHS7IFTTYxu5COg8XELQLmmYT5eNmnfzmuQGF_bBM-VlA1A8j4_Q1q9ULUUuXdbEWVgOJ9ZfP-g0N6furcNqP3zRfv_fA0ACQhpIw6dvrVNlUW5Dk3YQdOE2Tj7GF5dNKCd/w640-h480/IMG_0110.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ready to descend Jefferson</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoREjv_axf7ncTme29SROQ9MAq8zRQ22uABDpupAzdIizKsILgmA6Dmyc9JaMbb8nyPxB3n-XHC_N5DT8X5RcX9RRidiWe0Y6URlvxWmA6c9BMNcr4Zv5fzf6t5GQwR2vqgbDXh0m1cPpmDSmlo8MtVeZe_jSQlwfpdUHumExlBldGgHbrBSlqEFWY/w640-h480/IMG_0112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A look back at Jefferson</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qL3W6pUt4Ms6rP29QFAWTVdqbWqADXNw0T71kRT1aacxjpBctMBE8WU7cQk47SbnJGb5llhTK6jsE0CBeM-PueDSfSy4NAJCdcoQTpZ_nKSESfAONm53QkRFwKo5znsvPjWDRM6LGA6Sp5g-OO5mpDDhKWTqADzfDJ5ww7ctAAOyCD6lt7Mhf3i7/s1000/IMG_0113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qL3W6pUt4Ms6rP29QFAWTVdqbWqADXNw0T71kRT1aacxjpBctMBE8WU7cQk47SbnJGb5llhTK6jsE0CBeM-PueDSfSy4NAJCdcoQTpZ_nKSESfAONm53QkRFwKo5znsvPjWDRM6LGA6Sp5g-OO5mpDDhKWTqADzfDJ5ww7ctAAOyCD6lt7Mhf3i7/w640-h480/IMG_0113.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A boney descent</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0Mt Jefferson, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH 03593, USA44.304508299999988 -71.317576115.994274463821142 -106.4738261 72.614742136178833 -36.1613261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-90574933590656318642022-12-02T22:30:00.194-05:002022-12-04T10:35:13.379-05:00Gridding Out the Twins and Galehead<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAmg4YIqonFcwvumFNc8pGkKh_9MnINf8UXTYl00xI3-hMkOREwchS_KknHrLd8ImcYcI32RvH-CNe8wzDOT5JW6vVMG4IQUl3OJzlr_nVYOO-_Ent-gAfzmaGQTB-ihpkNi1a66lSgzY_QZ28Yr65JWADk-2ExHYYMFBRJ6eKmjO6y4H9z3BVO3j/s1000/aIMG_0069.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAmg4YIqonFcwvumFNc8pGkKh_9MnINf8UXTYl00xI3-hMkOREwchS_KknHrLd8ImcYcI32RvH-CNe8wzDOT5JW6vVMG4IQUl3OJzlr_nVYOO-_Ent-gAfzmaGQTB-ihpkNi1a66lSgzY_QZ28Yr65JWADk-2ExHYYMFBRJ6eKmjO6y4H9z3BVO3j/w640-h480/aIMG_0069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summits: North Twin (4,761'), South Twin (4,902'), Galehead (4,024')</div><div>Trail route: North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur, Twinway, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: Dusting of snow at the start with some occasional ice up to six inches of snow at higher elevations</div><div>Weather: Cool, sunshine with lots of blue sky</div><div>Total miles: 12</div><div>Total time: 8:30</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>The month of December is here so it's back to hiking my grid summits after being gridlocked for the past six months due to having completed all summits for those months. I got an invite to join Rick and Lisa for a hike to the Twins and Galehead. With good weather in the forecast I jumped at the chance to hike these summits with them.</div><div><br /></div><div>My first concern was whether or not Gale River Loop Road and Haystack Road would be open or the gates would be closed and locked which would add extra miles to the hike and a ten dollar parking fee. To my relief I drove by Haystack Road and the gate was still open. I continued on to Gale River Loop Road which was also open and met Rick and Lisa at the trailhead parking lot. I left my car there and rode with them to the North Twin Trail parking lot.</div><div><br /></div><div>We started out in just a dusting of snow so no traction needed at this point. At the first brook crossing we put on microspikes since there was no easy way to cross on icy rocks. At the Little River crossing once again there was no easy way to cross so we continued upstream to the log crossing. Someone has done a lot of work on these logs creating a nice railing with the upper log. Even with a coating of icy snow I considered it to be an easy crossing.</div><div><br /></div><div>When we got back onto the trail the steady climb up began. The depth of snow increased slightly but never more than about six inches and it hung heavy on the trees. After the relentless ascent we stopped briefly at the North Twin outlook and enjoyed the spectacular views. We then headed over to South Twin.</div><div><br /></div><div>The hike over to South Twin with its dip down into the col and back up is really not too bad. The snow depth continued at about six inches. We arrived at the summit to a cool breeze that had a slight bite to it and more spectacular views. A few photos and we were on our way down to Galehead Hut. It's a steep drop with a few spots that had some ice under the snow but was not as bad as I was expecting.</div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at the hut and dropped our packs for the hike up to Galehead. There's no views so a quick photo at the summit to prove we were there and we descended. Back at the hut we stopped long enough for a snack and then continued our hike down to the trailhead parking lot. It's about a half mile to the next trail junction and another four miles to the parking lot after that.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was another slightly significant water crossing due to having to cross on icy rocks. The traction worked well and we all crossed with dry feet. The microspikes came off shortly after that. There is one last water crossing before the the trailhead. I stepped on slightly submerged rocks to avoid the icy rocks and got across without a problem. Back at the parking lot my car was waiting for us. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was a spectacular day to hike these summits. The weather was fantastic, the trails were in good condition and best of all the roads were open saving us some extra hiking miles and a ten dollar fee to park at the Seven Dwarfs Motel on Little River Road. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have now hiked these three summits in every month of the year. It was great hiking with Rick and Lisa, I enjoyed their company on this long, tough hike!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and videos!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKKZlYF0h31IZmAhiphzdg1JkJzP94m8npPa_04jE28mRJZa_RbjdsD6ToSwX2boRKZDWtqeloJE_3WWzG_4E8mgNEMdaGXeS7Alr-ZSiVQmEKDmLwLZe06B1XF6bMc7qk26Vr-VNh30gz1BDTsNlxWyGHe5ndW583w0uxW_SjQeCNCvKHW8CK_Ws/s1000/IMG_0054.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKKZlYF0h31IZmAhiphzdg1JkJzP94m8npPa_04jE28mRJZa_RbjdsD6ToSwX2boRKZDWtqeloJE_3WWzG_4E8mgNEMdaGXeS7Alr-ZSiVQmEKDmLwLZe06B1XF6bMc7qk26Vr-VNh30gz1BDTsNlxWyGHe5ndW583w0uxW_SjQeCNCvKHW8CK_Ws/w640-h480/IMG_0054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The hike starts here</i></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqqL8tMqrtNWcInLeFO5W9PQIUnPhXsIKymQXF4XRuqcyU0DGR6kN2I9PIuFkDkplMhC-uYsqXRXiVAqtRgn2n2SsJgegCxGuCDzBUmb__cs8scmpppNJqfnj4DF5yAby1enR7T15k8F-CAbqiTwE2LPhM36cTAL-M01XEfEVvrpY2qrm3k6kltlT/w640-h480/IMG_0058.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Little River</i></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdneUwV8dTYa8VsXJoeuRo4IsNSKdnLyZqGMomxGZeS9l3_27AfMRW3zWY_P6zMbn60e5J4U3cQH0uWpJUfr0XriosO_wpr7OfFUsztMjzSviSKPpEyqykYc7622sR81DRABbXgXvdTNsKcD8x3yN1MzzH2dKP-2ifJENsQ60Gv6XUMJ5-eyoSiWxS/s1000/IMG_0059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdneUwV8dTYa8VsXJoeuRo4IsNSKdnLyZqGMomxGZeS9l3_27AfMRW3zWY_P6zMbn60e5J4U3cQH0uWpJUfr0XriosO_wpr7OfFUsztMjzSviSKPpEyqykYc7622sR81DRABbXgXvdTNsKcD8x3yN1MzzH2dKP-2ifJENsQ60Gv6XUMJ5-eyoSiWxS/w640-h480/IMG_0059.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The usual river crossing that we did not use</i></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaXS86efdFxpzdAzOGF76yMa58yCyPIoO9vSeZM4IDKw6x6IivIGrgVdiUNDTUftTxOOfRwMjFhC4K3EaTk9hYi86CiWyGdC0zOO6EKxkmL9AVJIPujxMng5WOez_8A89QurzXtvqG-Xqno9b7r0GNAFeNvrzGolCdFzTZ6BhHGvd3GIki0DbiX2q/w640-h480/IMG_0074.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>South Twin summit up ahead</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEU_k1k5h5BUZUchq9v5XSMKiABrLWfuA_sh9jpXg24mwy-qBOGt4PvZPnlUQTGdccYf0mqqbxvOBrB93oelaK_d9fjlXvlX3nEvdiMiUW8kQKWakj4oIF-dNc6vGLpYv1JNR7B0KAIX7jTefHTtb1VeoCjHhmQTOULJal0i1wg0L0YUII2wMi9F8o/s1000/IMG_0075.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEU_k1k5h5BUZUchq9v5XSMKiABrLWfuA_sh9jpXg24mwy-qBOGt4PvZPnlUQTGdccYf0mqqbxvOBrB93oelaK_d9fjlXvlX3nEvdiMiUW8kQKWakj4oIF-dNc6vGLpYv1JNR7B0KAIX7jTefHTtb1VeoCjHhmQTOULJal0i1wg0L0YUII2wMi9F8o/w640-h480/IMG_0075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Presidential summits</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9W4k-plsejZDTs--EO2TQnQ_2GWkQSzAVeuxbNVCmpLxU-whu8Yvxm98sJ2EAbFVET7IKLdMaZWENx7Xq8uu81AU0NlzMCPEarTW-k7Md_akzAJqNXj-97_2x3h70GkakcP778Hz8E5xP-aeylH49l37Jsl0folykUhIXNOFufuW0sB2rzvZ-HBbt/w640-h480/IMG_0077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Reminded me of a piece of coral</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDWW1PKrlorAHatlrVqOYDXqIQjQdNcqN7HPAo6WjB5vU-to8-lGw5Jlb7mgAbUnhsyrS4y4Z3qbVCcR4YpipPNHpft2SnqQMzM5TEMh7vRO6ieR9EGfxe91QJo5GXhmhqDW1kz6roAnVwNBMj7xp-q1vjsiBf6dG5TtB8wOo6fS_F3EDUVJRd-CN/s1000/IMG_0078.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDWW1PKrlorAHatlrVqOYDXqIQjQdNcqN7HPAo6WjB5vU-to8-lGw5Jlb7mgAbUnhsyrS4y4Z3qbVCcR4YpipPNHpft2SnqQMzM5TEMh7vRO6ieR9EGfxe91QJo5GXhmhqDW1kz6roAnVwNBMj7xp-q1vjsiBf6dG5TtB8wOo6fS_F3EDUVJRd-CN/w640-h480/IMG_0078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>On South Twin</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0North Twin Mountain, Franconia, NH 03251, USA44.2025647 -71.557858515.892330863821158 -106.7141085 72.512798536178849 -36.401608499999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-64350936724576112542022-11-29T17:22:00.160-05:002022-12-01T16:44:42.800-05:00A Hike to South and Middle Moats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurGrTW7okYjbls2rJZYkT3U3XItdt2WYYbXDi68QiiLEbY4OYjpV0i7735ICCHzF4YrH7p1GkGqQBSVIe3gWq628-q86Q6Pp-PLhg-S-sY6xKDHP5tU3axqA5RPdrJpQn7fnG1SWy3xez9T842qabj8erGdlEuMLhZ5bF6UnTs1eg02vvvWpRqjAL/s1000/IMG_0000.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurGrTW7okYjbls2rJZYkT3U3XItdt2WYYbXDi68QiiLEbY4OYjpV0i7735ICCHzF4YrH7p1GkGqQBSVIe3gWq628-q86Q6Pp-PLhg-S-sY6xKDHP5tU3axqA5RPdrJpQn7fnG1SWy3xez9T842qabj8erGdlEuMLhZ5bF6UnTs1eg02vvvWpRqjAL/w640-h480/IMG_0000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Summits:</b> South Moat (2,749'), Middle Moat (2,805')</div><div><b>Trail route:</b> Moat Mountain Trail</div><div><b>Trail conditions:</b> Dry for the most part with some wet ledges and frozen snow and ice between summits</div><div><b>Weather:</b> Cool, sunshine with increasing clouds</div><div><b>Total miles:</b> 6.6</div><div><b>Total time:</b> 4:50</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>Weather was looking quite favorable for a hike today. I wanted something close to North Conway so that I could check for some hiking gear after the hike. It was a toss-up between the Moats and Kearsarge North. I chose the Moats having not been there in awhile.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was the first one in the parking lot. There was a small insignificant coating of frozen snow at the beginning of the trail. The trail was bare after this with some running water and a few areas of avoidable ice on the ledges further up. There was one section of frozen snow and ice just below the summit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Up on the summit of South Moat there was a slight cool breeze but otherwise tolerable in the warm sunshine. I stayed for a few minutes enjoying the views before moving on to Middle Moat. This was the only section of significant frozen snow and ice but I was still able to navigate through it without traction.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the summit of Middle Moat there were similar views as the previous summit. This was my turn around point and I was soon heading back to South Moat. As I descended South Moat to the trailhead I met the first hikers of the day. I met one more hiker and that was it. I enjoyed the rest of the hike back to the parking lot.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a treat being able to bare boot this hike today. It will probably be the last time I can hike without traction until late next Spring. It was a great day to get out for a hike!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIADy6ftW98OysWi2-awNWXDBFcilOWRIqsSSZnm_ZfCHctO6sfj9Sz475lhA2BjN9VyKwPP6PsPa0aIK3o4SNk53FO_hFMhbQyXJ4UdG6_NHLPKXyGGPD6yM-dQPZYjiptEQE064qvItFhN-KAlvwY8ozhobZwqEbTp54_mcrR3oCqIPwxyk8yRT/s1000/IMG_0001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIADy6ftW98OysWi2-awNWXDBFcilOWRIqsSSZnm_ZfCHctO6sfj9Sz475lhA2BjN9VyKwPP6PsPa0aIK3o4SNk53FO_hFMhbQyXJ4UdG6_NHLPKXyGGPD6yM-dQPZYjiptEQE064qvItFhN-KAlvwY8ozhobZwqEbTp54_mcrR3oCqIPwxyk8yRT/w640-h480/IMG_0001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>A view of the Moats on my way to the trailhead</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwEIr_fKktga9JggGQusmLR-0szbG9B2A4nxJyif-87qoPEn91Hx7dq37fme7DoRqgrKrnTh5GY00Pw3VyUwcPoBUjA-ba4UNIZHVkWsd4zCIwCIGA20zLI9LLp_hn1Jx1Q3m4c3yXgaQFoVjvkwZflNBho8vSK-ovFLbKR-enxKHBX3WHJoRKWgG/s1000/IMG_0002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwEIr_fKktga9JggGQusmLR-0szbG9B2A4nxJyif-87qoPEn91Hx7dq37fme7DoRqgrKrnTh5GY00Pw3VyUwcPoBUjA-ba4UNIZHVkWsd4zCIwCIGA20zLI9LLp_hn1Jx1Q3m4c3yXgaQFoVjvkwZflNBho8vSK-ovFLbKR-enxKHBX3WHJoRKWgG/w640-h480/IMG_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The hike starts here</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdNpREpk9z1O84bw7JZqCAjIhnbrzv4JY6EDFY4Q7taxMGxltHyju9X2Kf8WIqF37zwIoAC5cnxpdU4cFSIT1XSK6k2apsoRkZtatln-1RLGGEUkZzc827RqIHLcAcDETV3Cz8A3Npwl-Ko2na5hCvk-bZODOwZ2eeK8amvh2bKEhuI-0w8zXvX5k/s1000/IMG_0003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdNpREpk9z1O84bw7JZqCAjIhnbrzv4JY6EDFY4Q7taxMGxltHyju9X2Kf8WIqF37zwIoAC5cnxpdU4cFSIT1XSK6k2apsoRkZtatln-1RLGGEUkZzc827RqIHLcAcDETV3Cz8A3Npwl-Ko2na5hCvk-bZODOwZ2eeK8amvh2bKEhuI-0w8zXvX5k/w640-h480/IMG_0003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Brook crossing</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UWCEFj-AEHXJUPEux_LC1r2Tio-3C2ioDyOE50yXMBLRS3Lc6RHyqPo46bSXoAHI9noXWme4zxLBwdqoZjshy3nFuYUE-7abUiUVX2s2ZFj5R8YQ5wTd98F7L1MmqQ_VdKg0OLNcYwNqygTagcmXJHA_gnudAF0GLP6SXiOM6vZq6bjvvABT10mH/s1000/IMG_0004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UWCEFj-AEHXJUPEux_LC1r2Tio-3C2ioDyOE50yXMBLRS3Lc6RHyqPo46bSXoAHI9noXWme4zxLBwdqoZjshy3nFuYUE-7abUiUVX2s2ZFj5R8YQ5wTd98F7L1MmqQ_VdKg0OLNcYwNqygTagcmXJHA_gnudAF0GLP6SXiOM6vZq6bjvvABT10mH/w640-h480/IMG_0004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Crossed this brook on a bridge</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMAeaj_6zvczJ_OH4JJ16RZ8VeRIoqnY6h1aCf43xJADiTwLzc-0kvoXXM_V0cLiAfOzvz4VPyZ8bk-133HobBddQf4Lk8uPnfj2Kco2Gu-QSbgyfncBrKLoFHEE0OmOQwHEOG58Xsn4L75XCjBcWAy2t_x95EkSoZsC-rjP9R0G3fqvdn2MO12sT/w640-h480/IMG_0006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Water flowing over some ledges</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsr3IYQhwIiEDDOGn851T0LsKsD864EOQ3-tw5O7hKOTD-eSCD7GzXcxUwtDw8gPKApckhEeNzNT5daB-A8SqWUl99fOZBUCxR3Bbu9GE4dmpfAcXvprKe2PQA8dgV8n7YNpr2BK7HUrYGRCT37X5fZFnvigW1QWmwCXqX4kPTpCx0AnET2bhYGMRO/s1000/IMG_0007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsr3IYQhwIiEDDOGn851T0LsKsD864EOQ3-tw5O7hKOTD-eSCD7GzXcxUwtDw8gPKApckhEeNzNT5daB-A8SqWUl99fOZBUCxR3Bbu9GE4dmpfAcXvprKe2PQA8dgV8n7YNpr2BK7HUrYGRCT37X5fZFnvigW1QWmwCXqX4kPTpCx0AnET2bhYGMRO/w640-h480/IMG_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Still no snow further up the trail</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><i><b>Back at the trailhead </b></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qUpCdXY0ME4" width="480" youtube-src-id="qUpCdXY0ME4"></iframe></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Having Fun in the Great Outdoors! </b></i><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09952353487595261073noreply@blogger.com0South Moat Mountain, Albany, NH 03818, USA44.0175702 -71.194237715.707336363821156 -106.3504877 72.327804036178847 -36.0379877tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370090314957013420.post-92042885874987270102022-11-26T22:00:00.101-05:002022-11-28T16:43:30.087-05:00Mount Chocorua via Piper Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXImbEKkLLxgSbwDNG-6JJF1BPxi6eRMgVpKmVlO5frGDFJa2L6HgwPLGjkmawOQsQvOALTs0jRRglc-xkGlowQ1jRgUp2VlbgQc7rmK-koI4yszdlRHV5bC85E-e72QXNI8b4waOanp1l7IWFAaCwTCe6Ls9of6WGXgCp2KIKmWcmeTIgCek54zzn/s1000/IMG_0000.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXImbEKkLLxgSbwDNG-6JJF1BPxi6eRMgVpKmVlO5frGDFJa2L6HgwPLGjkmawOQsQvOALTs0jRRglc-xkGlowQ1jRgUp2VlbgQc7rmK-koI4yszdlRHV5bC85E-e72QXNI8b4waOanp1l7IWFAaCwTCe6Ls9of6WGXgCp2KIKmWcmeTIgCek54zzn/w640-h480/IMG_0000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Summit: Mount Chocorua (3,475')</div><div>Trail route: Piper Trail</div><div>Trail conditions: Snow, a couple inches to start and several inches at higher elevations with occasional ice underneath</div><div>Weather: Cold and windy, sunshine and lots of blue sky</div><div>Total miles: 8.4</div><div>Total time: 5:40</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I have never summited Mount Chocorua on the Piper Trail, have always used the Champney Falls Trail from the Kancamagus Highway. There was high winds with strong gusts in the forecast but diminishing into the afternoon. The summit is exposed but there was always the option to turn around if the winds were too strong so the hike was a go!</div><div><br /></div><div>The first problem was getting to the trail. Route 16 was blocked off due to wind damage with power lines and trees down. It was a detour that brought me south of the trailhead and I had to drive back north to get to the parking lot.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a cool wind blowing at the trailhead but very tolerable. Moving up the trail the wind became more intense with elevation gain although there were a few spots out of the wind and in full sunshine that was very nice. There was a few tricky areas on some exposed ledges but not a problem with the microspikes. Just below treeline it was getting colder and windier so a warm layer was added.</div><div><br /></div><div>Above treeline a cold wind was blowing but with the added layer it was quite tolerable. Up on the summit there was actually a spot in front of the top ledge that blocked the wind so lingering and basking was possible. The views in all directions were spectacular!</div><div><br /></div><div>On the way back down the warm layer was removed at treeline. Further down the trail past the exposed ledges the microspikes were removed and it was a pleasant hike back to the trailhead. Both the trail and weather conditions were better than expected. </div><div><br /></div><div>With sunshine and a clear blue sky the unobstructed views made for a great hike to the summit of Mount Chocorua today!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos and video!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONvMg67l_jhPruL_l9gHqddzhAzOnvBAb5QWiTT2DPnSyyfAewnJw6wdQqgwL4oKKZ79VtTjQzpkv4MkS-SSbVqWhcoKIFi4N25hGFYLVomoVyVByBWTZQKlHy8lRKoATPjwwyAA3-NBUyleXHQh-CnelrILT5aByWVIv6U11R24bMF9LoKjYd_Ea/s1000/IMG_0001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONvMg67l_jhPruL_l9gHqddzhAzOnvBAb5QWiTT2DPnSyyfAewnJw6wdQqgwL4oKKZ79VtTjQzpkv4MkS-SSbVqWhcoKIFi4N25hGFYLVomoVyVByBWTZQKlHy8lRKoATPjwwyAA3-NBUyleXHQh-CnelrILT5aByWVIv6U11R24bMF9LoKjYd_Ea/w640-h480/IMG_0001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A peek up at the peak</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHhuc4dhZkqq62pQklSbC1-DwHu-gDnnYF-x4Vq_qc68-JzNWQ9vTIIGMTiA3JjBN59706G21C-fSE6INGHIu6gKJhNEiWaklSFtCxsNDidBw-pePBbMUy8fOaDLwtAhlH0gppf7leHCO3hx_jNNHroSpL1jEBSyKYwBKKH6w07oQ0McP7cEjsds-/w640-h480/IMG_0004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sun over a false summit</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlu5OFFlLEDM-hEwojdhQ7MTMS_2AknHcLDF8ROeq9ZPrxSwjtoxXVuyMC9nYAbR0IMgYKS_oYqGQcBQEkbMCh1vfrpC8N_q5NPmy7z66VYOk4ma8OHjdtcbFuiH-o8FFpArQke_9MFactyWE5tuFhouURRWvZSnpkOmCEQezDMhNh2IftzMSndgMv/s1000/IMG_0005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlu5OFFlLEDM-hEwojdhQ7MTMS_2AknHcLDF8ROeq9ZPrxSwjtoxXVuyMC9nYAbR0IMgYKS_oYqGQcBQEkbMCh1vfrpC8N_q5NPmy7z66VYOk4ma8OHjdtcbFuiH-o8FFpArQke_9MFactyWE5tuFhouURRWvZSnpkOmCEQezDMhNh2IftzMSndgMv/w640-h480/IMG_0005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sun over true summit</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLo6ePNPqt1IebccnqpcxWAyP_8zmRlpMzMc1agrSKurRNeKI1MyFosQOwssVAANUh8agDfc99wJCgWWNBuimVeI08hcZ7eXRSD41PKWTc9eFSekIDOFbnYZhsmt5acDAh_t1vdMxfVmsYnzvDpnQPrqZTAfAzC-Qwil-bo1DAVs20NsCRL1LSIct/s1000/IMG_0022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLo6ePNPqt1IebccnqpcxWAyP_8zmRlpMzMc1agrSKurRNeKI1MyFosQOwssVAANUh8agDfc99wJCgWWNBuimVeI08hcZ7eXRSD41PKWTc9eFSekIDOFbnYZhsmt5acDAh_t1vdMxfVmsYnzvDpnQPrqZTAfAzC-Qwil-bo1DAVs20NsCRL1LSIct/w640-h480/IMG_0022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A couple of hikers on the summit</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwS9SMivJG6h0hevLx3oA_vjORTIF-Pyi3RhJhhStZ5g2oqGwOKfYBhydSsm73JBLgpIL8wuVDZpIep7mGDOS6lEmOOUWOzjpk-gJKvAj3TjmOjXkpnsiL8e1X6DIEOo5gejgy81FR31j8GRlmLncmP713xv1dliVntLEsGkIST_K7ePKwhzaUopHt/s1000/IMG_0023.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwS9SMivJG6h0hevLx3oA_vjORTIF-Pyi3RhJhhStZ5g2oqGwOKfYBhydSsm73JBLgpIL8wuVDZpIep7mGDOS6lEmOOUWOzjpk-gJKvAj3TjmOjXkpnsiL8e1X6DIEOo5gejgy81FR31j8GRlmLncmP713xv1dliVntLEsGkIST_K7ePKwhzaUopHt/w640-h480/IMG_0023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A view of Mount Washington while descending</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQdYBFfMio3Hyd4eGy-W5KK2XbV19hpk5POS76U3cG6kLJKM387rZKH3fbr3KchneW-7pq-8KlvYdv4iAZ-PZNbfJE2jS4Vdl0CDDMIFshIvXuNuBYirlqs96TnKWKcZ-TdGLBjruTCSRugTIjqsCfvw4Au8RQBWequeFQkvs8Fsb1RdqQk16GbJ4/s1000/IMG_0024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQdYBFfMio3Hyd4eGy-W5KK2XbV19hpk5POS76U3cG6kLJKM387rZKH3fbr3KchneW-7pq-8KlvYdv4iAZ-PZNbfJE2jS4Vdl0CDDMIFshIvXuNuBYirlqs96TnKWKcZ-TdGLBjruTCSRugTIjqsCfvw4Au8RQBWequeFQkvs8Fsb1RdqQk16GbJ4/w640-h480/IMG_0024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Descending slick ledges</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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