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Visit to Nancy Cascades

admin November 11, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, TripReport, Waterfalls Dayhike, Hiking, Nancy Cascades, Nancy Pond, waterfall, White Mountains, Winter0 Comment

On a cold Saturday, I had bigger plans that were halted by the bitter cold winds. I decided I would not overnight once the temps dipped below 20 degrees, but I still made a day of it. There are 3...

Camels Hump, a day in the clouds

admin October 14, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NE67, TripReport Camels Hump, Dayhike, Hiking, Long Trail, NE67, Vermont0 Comment

A pictorial trip report. The morning weather was supposed to be better than later in the day, according to Mountain Forecast, it was wrong… again. We started with a low cloud ceiling and climbed into it. The day started to...

Crisp day on Mt Garfield

admin October 1, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Garfield, Gray Jays, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH480 Comment

A beautiful day for a hike. I met up with Ian and made our way up Mt Garfield. The skies could not have been more perfect. A fantastic trip to a great summit. 47 of 48 Powered By TrailsNH.com

Flume and Liberty via Osseo Trail

admin September 17, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, AMC, Dayhike, Flume, Hiking, Liberty, Lincoln Woods, New Hampshire, NH48, Osseo, Trail, White Mountains0 Comment

I enjoyed this route up to Mt Flume and then Liberty. This was my first time going up Osseo Trail. It started out at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead which I was expecting to be crowded. It was a beautiful Sunday...

Mt Mansfield, Views aplenty

admin September 2, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NE67, TripReport Dayhike, Green Mountains, Hiking, Long Trail, Maple Ridge, Mt Mansfield, NE67, Stowe, Sunset Ridge, Underhill, Vermont, VT0 Comment

I am so glad Kevin tried to invite me on his trip to Vermont.. again. Apparently I overlooked/missed a text during one of his previous trips to Vermont to collect another New England 67 summits. We completed plans to meet...

Kinsmans from RT116

admin August 6, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport Appalachian Trail, Eliza Brook Campsite, Eliza Brook Trail, Kinsman, Kinsman Ridge Trail, New Hampshire, NH48, thru-hiker0 Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything substantial. I have a tough time dedicating time to writing new posts, even though I’ve been hiking. Additionally, the site was down due to a failed WordPress upgrade and took some time...

Presidential Traverse

admin July 22, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport Appalachian Trail, Crawford Path, Hammock, Hiking, Lakes of the Clouds Hut, Madison Spring Hut, Mizpah Spring Hut, Mt Adams, Mt Clay, Mt Eisenhower, Mt Jackson, Mt Jefferson, Mt Madison, Mt Monroe, Mt Pierce, Mt Washington, Mt Webster, New Hampshire, Overnight, Presidential Traverse, Presidentials, Webster Cliff, White Mountains0 Comment

I was able to figure out a way to complete a traverse of the Presidential Range this past weekend. My goal was to accomplish it without requiring a car spot and turn it into a two day trip. Day one...

North and South Hancock

Sandwich Dome, Not Winter Yet

Head in the Clouds, Mt Katahdin

Wild Whitewall and Beautiful Bonds

White Mountain’s Presidential Traverse – 2018