Friday, March 8 Summits: Lafayette, Lincoln, Liberty, Flume Start/Finish: Lafayette Place Miles: 14.17 Elevation gain/loss: 5971′ After looking over the forecast, I knew that a big storm would be coming in Sunday morning that would negatively affect hiking and driving conditions. Therefore, I decided to prioritize hiking on Friday, even if that would take my … Continue reading Franconia Ridge – Mar
Sunday, March 3 Summits: Moosilauke Start/Finish: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Miles: 8.47 Elevation gain/loss: 2736′ After a smooth and warm first hike, I decided I had time to take advantage of the pristine conditions and do another summit on my way home. I changed out of my sweat soaked clothes, reset my pack, and had a … Continue reading Moosilauke – Mar
Sunday, March 3 Summits: Galehead, N/S Twin Start/Finish: Beaver Brook Picnic Area Miles: 16.2 Elevation gain/loss: 4577′ After a full day and a later bedtime yesterday, I let myself snooze once before getting up and driving to the trailhead. I also treated myself to some Dunkin’ on the way – calories and caffeine helped boost … Continue reading Galehead, N/S Twin – Mar
Saturday, March 2 Summits: Madison, Adams, Jefferson, Washington, Monroe, Eisenhower, Pierce, Jackson Start: Appalachia TH Finish: Crawford Notch TH Miles: 20.0 Elevation gain/loss: 10,958′ We started from Appalachia at 5:45am after spotting a car at Crawford Notch. The sky was clear and we didn’t need headlamps to see as we headed up the trail. We … Continue reading Presi Traverse – Mar
Friday, March 1 Summits: Hancock, South Hancock Start/Finish: Hancock overlook Miles: 8.95 Elevation gain/loss: 3048′ I met my friend Katie at the trailhead in the late afternoon and we headed out by 4:30pm, ready to make some good time. We wore spikes the entire way and the trail was set up for fast conditions – … Continue reading Hancocks – Mar
Sunday, January 21 Summits: Garfield Start/Finish: Gale River Rd winter parking Miles: 11.9 Elevation gain/loss: 3691′ I left from the full parking lot at 2:40pm, and quickly crossed paths with the large group that was returning from their hike. I carried my snowshoes just in case, but figured I likely wouldn’t need them. The walk … Continue reading Garfield – Jan
Sunday, January 21 Summits: Wildcat A, B, C, D; Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, Lethe Start: Wildcat ski area Finish: Joe Dodge Camp Miles: 12.96 Elevation gain/loss: 6562′ After arriving later at Barnes Field than I meant to and sleeping in temps down to a windy 5 degrees, I wasn’t eager to get out … Continue reading Cats/Carters – Jan
Saturday, January 20 Summits: Owl’s Head Start/Finish: Lincoln Woods TH Miles: 15.98 Elevation gain/loss: 3858′ I left from the parking lot at 11am, with snowshoes on my back and hot water in my Nalgenes. I made good time to Black Pond in my spikes and was able to continue onward without putting on snowshoes. The … Continue reading Owl’s Head – Jan
Saturday, January 20 Summits: Moosilauke Start/Finish: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge winter parking Miles: 8.54 Elevation gain/loss: 3550′ With an early 5:45 am start, I was the first one out on a very cold morning. The trail was well packed, though the powder had been blown around by wind overnight, leaving knee-deep drifts across the trail higher … Continue reading Moosilauke- Jan
Friday, January 19 Summits: Tecumseh Start/Finish: Waterville Valley Miles: 4.65 Elevation gain/loss: 2530′ After driving up to NH after work, I started from the trailhead after dark. I put on my headlamp, checked on the trail before locking my car and heading up the trail in spikes. It was the start of a cold snap, … Continue reading Tecumseh – Jan
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