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North and South Hancock

admin November 10, 2018November 12, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, Dayhike, Hiking, Kancamagus, New Hampshire, NH48, North Hancock, Snow, South Hancock, White Mountains, Winter

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...

Sandwich Dome, Not Winter Yet

admin October 27, 2018October 29, 2018 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...

Head in the Clouds, Mt Katahdin

admin August 6, 2018August 8, 2018 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...

Wild Whitewall and Beautiful Bonds

admin July 10, 2018October 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport

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...

White Mountain’s Presidential Traverse – 2018

admin June 22, 2018June 23, 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...

Killington Peak and Pico Peak in Vermont

admin June 9, 2018June 11, 2018 Hikes, NE67 4000 footers, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Hiking, Long Trail, NE67, Vermont

Another summit on the NE67 and finish of the Vermont 4000 footers.

Miles of smiles – Hale, Zealand, South and North Twin

admin May 29, 2018June 3, 2018 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...

Mt Ellen and Abraham in Vermont

admin May 27, 2018May 28, 2018 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...

Brisk Day on Mt Pierce

admin March 18, 2018April 11, 2018 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...

Franconia Ridge Loop – Great Undercast

admin November 24, 2017April 11, 2018 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...