July 27, 2024 34.2 miles6033′ gain/3967′ loss After a few hours of sleep at the airport (less than anticipated due to a 1.5 hour delay), I caught the A train to Union Station. I felt extremely nauseous first thing; I took some ondansetron, which thankfully resolved it. I met up with Clare and her partner, … Continue reading Colorado Trail Day 1
Sunday, July 14 Summits: Wildcat A-D, Carter Dome; South, Middle, North Carter; Moriah Start: Wildcat ski area Finish: Carter Moriah TH Miles: 17.88 Elevation gain/loss: 7077/8107′ I started from Wildcat ski area at 5:30am and enjoyed the cooler and less humid weather. After the wildcats, I dropped down to Carter Notch and went by the … Continue reading CCM Traverse – July
Saturday, July 13 Summits: Carrigan Start/Finish: Sawyer River Rd winter parking Miles: 13.71 Elevation gain/loss: 3855′ With Sawyer River Rd closed due to storm damage, I got the last spot in the winter parking lot and started my road walk by 1:45pm. While a bit buggy in places, it was so wonderful to have low … Continue reading Carrigan – July
Saturday, July 13 Summits: Willey, Tom, Field Start/Finish: Crawford Notch TH Miles: 9.22 Elevation gain/loss: 3658′ I reset my gear and changed into a dry shirt at the Hale parking lot, and had a snack as I drove over to Crawford Notch. I found a parking spot without too much trouble, though the Notch was … Continue reading WTF – July
Saturday, July 13 Summits: Hale Start/Finish: Hale Brook TH Miles: 4.15 Elevation gain/loss: 2152′ I had an early start after a buggy night, and I hiked right into a sticky cloud. It was 70 already at 5:30am. The few other hikers I saw were all heading out for a Hale ZBonds traverse. As usual, a … Continue reading Hale – July
Friday, July 12 Summits: N/S Kinsman Start/Finish: Falling Waters TH Miles: 9.65 Elevation gain/loss: 3655′ It was a lovely weather day for the Kinsmans, with clear skies and a nice breeze. Unfortunately, the rock slabs were wet and slippery, slowing me down through a number of sections. I availed myself of the cold potable water … Continue reading Kinsmans – July
Sunday, July 7 Summits: Moosilauke Start/Finish: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Miles: 8.04 Elevation gain/loss: 2513′ After a rainy night with loud thunderstorms, we packed up quickly in the morning and headed south towards home. The Ravine Lodge was busy but not as bad as I’ve seen it on a holiday weekend, and the weather was perfect. … Continue reading Moosilauke – July
Saturday, July 6 Summits: Tecumseh Start/Finish: Waterville Valley Ski Resort TH Miles: 4.67 Elevation gain/loss: 2182′ After a reset at the campsite and picking Toby up, we headed over to Waterville Valley. Toby hung out, and I ran up the mountain for a quick summer. I left at 11am and was back by 1:15pm. The … Continue reading Tecumseh – July
Saturday, July 6 Summits: Osceola, East Osceola Start/Finish: Greeley Pond TH Miles: 6.86 Elevation gain/loss: 3097′ I was up early, trying to beat the morning rain. I hiked into a damp cloud at 5:30am and grinded my way up the mountain. The rocks were damp and slippery, and the air was thick and hard to … Continue reading Osceolas – July
Friday, July 5 Summits: Galehead, N/S Twin, Zealand, Guyot, West Bond, Bond, Bondcliff Start: Gale River TH Finish: Lincoln Woods TH Miles: 24.66 Elevation gain/loss: 6716’/7129′ After a tough night, we got up early, headed to Dunkin’ for coffee, and the Notch Hostel for a shower. Toby then kindly dropped me off at the Gale … Continue reading Semi Pemi – July
Transcending Mountains 