Lincoln, Lafayette and no pemi-loop
A pemi-loop is a 50km hike in the Pemigawasset Wilderness; I had planned on doing it this weekend. I never really got started. That is a story for another day; instead, I ‘settled’ for doing the...
View ArticleFinally a pemi-loop: 3 days and 10 summits.
After a prematurely aborted attempt back in September, the timing seemed good for me to attempt a pemi-loop. A solo winter pemi-loop at that. I’d been watching trail conditions and weather reports for...
View ArticleMediocre guide for mediocre climbers looking to climb moderates in Rumney
Last weekend was my first time in Rumney. William and I figured it would be nice to spend 3 days clipping bolts instead of plugging gear. This is my take away from the few climbs I did at my first (and...
View ArticleSemi-Presi from the North side
The goal for the day was a northern half presidential traverse: 1) Go up to the col between Adams and Madison through the King Ravine trail 2) Up to Madison 3) Adams 4) Jefferson 5) Clay 6) Washington...
View ArticleA Franconia Notch hiking weekend – Cannon, North Kinsman and The Ridge
We arrived at the notch Friday evening in the storm. Setting up a tent in pouring rain and high winds is no easy task; but after some (a lot) of swearing, we were all setup at the Lafayette state...
View ArticleMount Washington summit through Huntington Ravine and Odell’s Gully
With a perfect warm and cloud free forecast for Saturday, I knew there was a chance for this day to be a great one. And it didn’t disappoint. At 8:15, we were off from the Pinkham Notch visitor center...
View ArticleWhitney Gilman Ridge – Cannon Cliff
Again a dream weekend. The Whitney Gilman Ridge route on Cannon Mountain had been something I’d wanted to do for a couple of years now. I’m happy I waited to be a more mature and ready climber because...
View ArticleWhite Mountain Presidential Traverse
The White Mountains Presidential Traverse has no official definition. Most would agree that it involves hiking from the North to the South (or vice-versa) by passing over most major summits over 4000...
View ArticlePinnacle Gully – Mount Washington
The Approach There’s no getting around it; if you’re going to climb something in Huntington, you’re going to have to go through a 2.6 mile and 2100 foot elevation gain approach. At this point, you’ll...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Carters Traverse
Last Friday I did a traverse of the Carters through the Nineteen Mile bk trail and down the Stony Brook Trail. For those looking for tail conditions, here is my bullet point report: I’ve started trail...
View ArticleMount Willard – Hitchcocks and The Cleft
For some reason, probably because I’m weak, the walk up to Lower Hitchcock Gully puts a toll on my calves. At the railroad junction, not knowing what to expect once we start up, we decide to gear up...
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