Enjoy the Journey – Adventures in the Mountains of New England
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 →
Mountain Mike 