New Hampshire – Escape Higher

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...

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...

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...

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

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 Mountains

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...

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...

An early trip up Mt Carrigain

admin June 11, 2017April 11, 2018 Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, Carrigain, Dayhike, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH48, Signal Ridge, White Mountains

Videos and slideshow available: With the weather being great, I was expecting much Sunday afternoon traffic for the ride home. I decided to head up early with the original intention of going up Mt Adams. However on the way, I...