Got out with a couple good friends whose schedule is, or will, get tight and may be hiking less. After far too many texts, we boiled down the plan to the Hancocks given the rainy start and blustery afternoon. We...
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Sandwich Dome, Not Winter Yet
52WAV, Hikes, Hundred Highest, TripReport 52 with a view, 52WAV, Dayhike, Hiking, Hundred Highest, New Hampshire, Snow, White Mountains
Few photos from trip up Noon, Jennings, and Sandwich mountains Jumped up early Saturday to beat the impending storm. On trail in the dark and finished the loop by noon. We only saw one other on trail, she was a...
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Head in the Clouds, Mt Katahdin
Hikes, NE67 4000 footers, Appalachian Trail, Baxter Peak, Baxter State Park, Chimney Peak, Dayhike, Hamlin Peak, Hiking, Katahdin, Knife Edge, Maine, NE67, Pamola
Video trip report: Youtube: Head in the Clouds, Mt Katahdin This was a great trip. We camped at New England Outdoor Center up the road from the gate entrance. We didn’t beat the clouds, but no rain so the trails...
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Wild Whitewall and Beautiful Bonds
It took some planning and luck, but we managed to schedule 3 days to get out for some backpacking in the White Mountains, with a bit in Crawford Notch State Park and Pemigewasset Wilderness. Once we figure out the dates...
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White Mountain’s Presidential Traverse – 2018
Hikes, NH48 Adams, Appalachian Trail, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Eisenhower, Hiking, Madison, Madison Spring Hut, Mt Clay, Mt Jefferson, Mt Monroe, Mt Washington, New Hampshire, NH48, Pierce, Presidential Traverse, Presidentials, White Mountains
After adjusting days to accommodate the weather, we nailed the perfect day. 21 fantastic miles mostly above treeline. After a very early (on trail at 0415) start the day kept getting better and more beautiful. So many nice folks on...
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Killington Peak and Pico Peak in Vermont
Another summit on the NE67 and finish of the Vermont 4000 footers.
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Miles of smiles – Hale, Zealand, South and North Twin
Hikes, NH48 4000 footers, AMC, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Fire Wardens, Hale, Hiking, NH48, North Twin, river crossing, South Twin, White Mountains, Zealand
A few photos from my weekday trip. This was my first trip up Fire Wardens Trail which is a very nice way up Mt Hale. This loop was 23.3 miles (with road walks, as Haystack Road was still closed) and...
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Mt Ellen and Abraham in Vermont
Hikes, NE67 4000 footers, Abraham, Battell, Cutts Peak, Dayhike, Ellen, Glen Ellen Lodge, Hiking, Jerusalem, Lincoln Peak, Long Trail, Nancy Hanks Peak, NE67, Vermont, VT
Another great day in the hills. This Sunday I drove out solo to catch Mt Ellen and Mt Abraham. Since I despise out and back style hiking and being solo, I planned a nice loop going up Jerusalem Trail, across...
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Brisk Day on Mt Pierce
Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, AMC, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH48, Pierce, snowshoe, White Mountains, Winter
First post since restoring the site. I started thinking about where to hike earlier in the week. Was planning to head up north with a friend but he opted out. Given the temps scheduled, I had planned on staying in...
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Franconia Ridge Loop – Great Undercast
Hikes, NH48, TripReport, Waterfalls AMC, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge, Greenleaf Hut, Lafayette, Lincoln, Little Haystack, New Hampshire, NH48, Old Bridle Path, White Mountains
Videos and slideshow: Franconia Ridge Loop (NH) 2017 The day after Thanksgiving and I had it to myself. Decided to make a trip up north and do the Franconia Ridge loop as the weather was slated to be ‘clear’. The...
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