Appalachian Trail – Escape Higher

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...

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...

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...

Crisp day on Mt Garfield

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

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

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-hiker

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 Mountains

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...

Webster, Jackson, and Pierce

admin June 25, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport AMC, Appalachian Trail, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Hiking, Jackson, Mizpah Spring Hut, Mt Webster, NH48, Pierce, Webster Cliff

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Still Winter Up Mt Liberty

admin March 19, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport AMC, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Franconia Ridge, Hiking, Liberty, snowshoe, White Mountains, Winter2 Comments

Videos and slideshow available: A mighty fine day up on Mt Liberty. Ian and I had originally laid plans to head up Saturday and the weather was looking great. He needed to attend to some things so we postponed until...