Pemigewasset Loop 6.17.2021

Peak(s): Bondcliff, Bond, West Bond, South Twin, Garfield, Lafayette, Lincoln, Liberty, FlumeTrails: Lincoln Woods, Bondcliff Trail, Twinway, Garfield Ridge, Franconia Ridge Trail, Osseo Trail, Back to LWT.Mileage: 30.8Elevation Gain: 9,631′Weather: Felt like 40’s 50’s and 60’s depending on where I was throughout the day, great visibility with little clouds in the air, 79% humidity, Winds …

Mt. Carrigain | 6.12.2021

Peak(s): CarrigainTrails: Signal Ridge Trail, Desolation Trail, Carrigain Notch Trail, Nancy Pond TrailMileage: 15.2Elevation Gain: 4,527′Weather: 52(F), great visibility with little clouds, 75% humidity, <5 MPH Winds.Ground Conditions: Trail was dry and the water crossings were easy! Included pics of the water crossing as well as a few pictures of the Desolation trail.Notes: Good day …

Tecumseh | 5.24.2021

Peak(s): TecumsehTrails: Mt. Tecumseh TrailMileage: 5.05Elevation Gain: 2,239Weather: 63(F), great visibility with little clouds, 41% humidity, 6.5 MPH Winds.Ground Conditions: No snow today! Trail was dry and the water crossings were easy! Notes: Great night for an evening hike up Tecumseh. Had some nice light at the summit as the sun was setting! Photo Highlights

Kinsman North and South | 5.20.2021

Peaks: Kinsman North, Kinsman SouthTrails: Lonesome Lake Trail, F’in Jimmy, Kinsman Ridge trailMileage: 9.69Elevation Gain: 3,419′Weather: 71(F). felt like mid 70’s for most of the day, Adequate visibility with increasing clouds over the course of the few hours.Ground Conditions: I went all day without traction and ran into zero issues. There is technically still snow …

Hedgehog | May 9, 2021

Peaks: HedgehogTrails: UNH TrailMileage: 5.05Elevation Gain: 1,441Weather: 51(F). felt like low 50’s for most of the day, clear with good visibility to surrounding peaks. Ground Conditions: No ice or snow, only one major section of standing water with mud/organic matter collecting.Notes: First visit out to hedgehog today! Fun hike to take it easy and get …

Webster, Jackson, & Pierce | 5.08.2021

Peaks: Pierce, Jackson, WebsterTrails: Webster Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford PathMileage: 9.40Elevation Gain: 3,297′Weather: 38(F). felt like mid 30’s/low 40’s for most of the day, overcast with decent visibility to surrounding peaks. Ground Conditions: Lower elevations were clear of snow with occasional mud, but for most of the day at upper elevations, it was …

Kearsarge North & Kearsarge | April 8 & 10

Peaks: Kearsarge NorthTrails: Kearsarge North TrailMileage: 6.25Elevation Gain: 2,580′Weather: 60’s and perfectGround Conditions: The day I went up, there was enough snow/ice to make use of my spikes at mile 2.5ishNotes: Simple hike with a great payout. Met a nice hiker named Ben who was staying the night. Album Peaks: Mt KearsargeTrails: Winslow Trail, Barlow …

Moriah Carters | 4.9.2021

Peaks: Moriah, South Carter, Middle Carter, Carter DomeTrails: Stony Brook trail, Carter Moriah trail, Nineteen Mile brook trail Mileage: 17.3Elevation Gain: 6,183′Weather: Starting temp: 41(F) with mid day temps rising to what felt like 60’s, Little wind, 87% humidity, partly cloudy with great visibility.Ground Conditions: Plenty of mixed conditions calling for snowshoes/light traction throughout the …

Franconia Notch | 3.24.2021

Peaks: Lafayette, Lincoln, CannonTrails: Old Bridle Path, Franconia Ridge Trail, Hi Cannon, KRTMileage: 13.95Elevation Gain: 6,260′Weather: 38(F), Plenty of wind on Franconia Ridge Trail, 77% humidity, overcast with decent visibilityGround Conditions: I used spikes all day and had very few issues aside from one full blown banana peel moment. There is still plenty of snow …

Ammo Jewell Loop | 3.21.2021

Peaks: Monroe, WashingtonTrails: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Mt Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Gulfside Trail, Mt Clay Loop, Jewell TrailMileage: 11.65Elevation Gain: 4,798′Weather: 28(F) at the trail head, 51% humidity, low winds and rising temps over time. Spectacular visibility! Ground Conditions: Ammonoosuc was easy to follow and we used snowshoes to televate up the trail all the …