Enjoy the Journey – Adventures in the Mountains of New England
7/9/2022 I had been thinking about doing a Presidential Traverse for some time. I had even contacted a ride to transport me from my car which I'd leave at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch to my starting trailhead, Appalachia. The 20+ mile traverse is a rite of passage of sorts for those who hike... Continue Reading →
I think it is pretty well established at this point that I am primarily a solo hiker. I just like it. I don't worry if I am too slow, too fast, too quiet. I am not concerned if the trail selection is too difficult or too easy or that my companion is bored with my... Continue Reading →
10/10/2021 As you learned from my last post, I was not impressed with my accommodations. Over priced and smelled strange. Didn't stink really, just smelled weird. I adjusted and actually got a good nights sleep after some final research and reading in my White Mountain Guide (mountain trail bible). I was able to sleep in... Continue Reading →
10/9/2021 I had taken the previous two weekends off from hiking. The first weekend I took a friend to Mount Washington to ride the Cog to the summit. I've always wanted to do it and I thought my friend would enjoy it as well. It was a great day. The following weekend I was sick.... Continue Reading →
9/17/2021 The previous day I had done a 17 mile hike to Owl's Head. I then spent the night in North Lincoln at a motel. Looking back at my car camping days and it seems so primitive. My future plans, after the initial round of the 48, include a hammock system for overnighting in the... Continue Reading →
9/16/2021 There are a few mountains amongst the 4000 Footers of New Hampshire that are far from others. Long hikes. Mt Isolation and the Hancocks come to mind. Then there is Owl's Head. Owl's Head sits in the Pemigewasset Wilderness between Franconia Ridge and The Bonds. The most common route is almost 20 miles round... Continue Reading →
9/5/2021 The previous day I had hiked 12 miles and about 5000' elevation gain on Mt Jefferson and Mt Clay. I was planning to spend the night in the parking lot of the Gorham NH Walmart, as I have several times this year. Before going there I drove main street looking for vacancy at a... Continue Reading →
9/4/2021 The days in northern New England are getting noticeably shorter. This impacts the length of my hikes if I want to enjoy the views. I had 2 long hikes remaining in my quest toward completing the 4000 footers. Owls Head is a 19 mile round trip. Getting there takes the longest and I understand... Continue Reading →
8/27/2021 As I get closer to completing the first round of the NH48, the weekend hike selection narrows. I wanted to traverse the northernmost 4k's, Waumbek and Cabot. They are kind of close to each other on the Kilkenny Ridge. I plan to leave my car at Waumbek (Starr King trail) and get a ride to the... Continue Reading →
August 21, 2021 It had been very hot humid in the week leading u to Saturday the 21st. I always start early so I was hoping I could beat the afternoon storms and early heat and humidity. I arrived at the Hancock trailhead around 6 and was ready to head out by 6:15 am. As... Continue Reading →
Mountain Mike 