Hikes 2008 Galleries

Winter Solstice - December 21st, 2008 : A first day of winter hike of Moosilauke turned into a 1 mile venture up the Glencliff trail and back. I was not feeling on top form and with cold temps and a fierce storm developing summiting was very unlikely.

Winter Solstice - December 21st, 2008

A first day of winter hike of Moosilauke turned into a 1 mile venture ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2008 12:22pm PST

4th Annual Rocks on Top Cribbage Championship - December 6-7th, 2008 :

4th Annual Rocks on Top Cribbage Championship - December 6-7th, 2008

Updated: Dec 09, 2008 5:12pm PST

The Sugarloafs - November 28th, 2008 : A great little hike to follow up a fine Thanksgiving dinner at the Highland Center the previous evening. The Sugarloafs deliver a lot for not too much effort but on this day we traded views for a warm up winter experience. Of course, by the time we returned to the car the blizzard conditions had been replaced by sunshine and clear skies. No matter, a fun hike and blew a few cobwebs away.

The Sugarloafs - November 28th, 2008

A great little hike to follow up a fine Thanksgiving dinner at the Hig ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2008 9:13am PST

A Walk in the Snow - November 22nd, 2008 : After a restless night I started into a hike of Pierce with little enthusiasm. Shortly after starting up the Crawford Path I slipped on the ice and fell hard - this did nothing to improve my attitude. Shortly before reaching the Mitzpah Cutoff I called it a day and turned back. It was cold, winds were string and there was little prospect for views. Still, I got some fresh air, a little exercise and some time walking in snow :)

A Walk in the Snow - November 22nd, 2008

After a restless night I started into a hike of Pierce with little ent ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2008 6:36am PST

North Twin - November 1st, 2008 : A truly solo hike of North Twin. Never saw another soul all day. Brisk to start and windy and cool up top. Winter above 3,500 ft and with little snow cover the ice can be tricky. Nice day out.

North Twin - November 1st, 2008

A truly solo hike of North Twin. Never saw another soul all day. Bri ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2008 6:51am PST

Flume and Liberty for Flags on the 48, September 13th, 2008 :

Flume and Liberty for Flags on the 48, September 13th, 2008

Updated: Oct 17, 2008 3:46pm PST

Adams and Madison - October 11th, 2008 : A solo jaunt to the two northernmost Presidential peaks on a fantastic fall day. Can't ask for more.

Adams and Madison - October 11th, 2008

A solo jaunt to the two northernmost Presidential peaks on a fantastic ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2008 4:02pm PST

Wendy's Baxter Bash II - October 3-5, 2008 : Wendy's Baxter Bash II ran for a full week this year but I was only able to attend for the weekend. Almost a 900 mile round trip for one day of hiking but we are talking Baxter State Park in Maine and the best company one could ask for. An early taste of winter closed the main peaks with accumulating ice and snow so a group of us climbed South Turner for some pretty nice views and a good cowbweb cleansing by some stiff winds. Unfortunately Nilsa, HikerAmiga, slipped and broke her leg while doing the same hike later in the day. Available members of our group, with the assistance of members of the Harvard Outing Club and other hikers, formed a rescue team and completed the first stage of Nilsas rescue using a camp cot as a stand in litter. The rangers were alerted and we were met by a search and rescue team who transferred her to a proper litter and coordinated the final evacuation. The selfless offering of assistance by friends, strangers and professionals was heartwarming to witness. Nilsa herself was an inspiration and her only words of concern were for her rescuers having to endure wet and muddy conditions and not once for herself. Heal well and soon Nilsa!

Wendy's Baxter Bash II - October 3-5, 2008

Wendy's Baxter Bash II ran for a full week this year but I was only ab ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2008 4:11pm PST

Washington and Monroe - September 20th, 2008 :

Washington and Monroe - September 20th, 2008

Updated: Sep 21, 2008 4:37pm PST

Cabot Backpack August 23-24th, 2008 :

Cabot Backpack August 23-24th, 2008

Updated: Aug 24, 2008 8:51pm PST

Twins and Bonds Overnight - August 16-17, 2008 :

Twins and Bonds Overnight - August 16-17, 2008

Updated: Aug 19, 2008 3:30am PST

Mount Moriah - August 8th, 2008 :

Mount Moriah - August 8th, 2008

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 6:38am PST

Mount Waumbek - July 26th, 2008 : Intended to hike Cabot by the Mount Cabot Trail but couldn't locate the trailhead (we were sooo close!) so we went and hit up Waumbek for one of my few remaining summer season peaks.

Mount Waumbek - July 26th, 2008

Intended to hike Cabot by the Mount Cabot Trail but couldn't locate th ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2008 3:12am PST

Mount Tecumseh - 19th July, 2008 : With storms predicted for later a quick hike (under four hours) of Tecumseh fit the bill.

Mount Tecumseh - 19th July, 2008

With storms predicted for later a quick hike (under four hours) of Tec ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2008 3:09am PST

Flume Slide - July 12th, 2008 : A solo hike of the Flume Slide looping back Flume and Liberty for the return.

Flume Slide - July 12th, 2008

A solo hike of the Flume Slide looping back Flume and Liberty for the ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2008 9:30am PST

King Ravine - July 5th, 2008 : A fun filled day with a fun filled group exploring King Ravine including The Subway, Ice caves and the headwall climb!

King Ravine - July 5th, 2008

A fun filled day with a fun filled group exploring King Ravine includi ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2008 6:49pm PST

Fool Scout Ball III - Carter Notch - March 29-30, 2008 :

Fool Scout Ball III - Carter Notch - March 29-30, 2008

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 8:46am PST

Garfield March 11th, 2008 : A weekday hike with friends to help Scoutmaster Gary get his 47th 4k in order to finish on Cannon the following Saturday.

Garfield March 11th, 2008

A weekday hike with friends to help Scoutmaster Gary get his 47th 4k i ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 5:02pm PST

The Hancocks : February 16th, 2008 Multiple groups of Rocks on Toppers invade the Hancocks on a fantastic winter day.

The Hancocks

February 16th, 2008 Multiple groups of Rocks on Toppers invade the Ha ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2008 11:13am PST

The *Real* Willey : It turned out I stopped short of the true summit of Willey two weeks previously so I returned for a do-over. Got to hike a new trail for me and had beautiful weather and views.

The *Real* Willey

It turned out I stopped short of the true summit of Willey two weeks p ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 7:30am PST

Field, Willey, Field and Tom : February 9th, 2008 A solo winter hike to knock a few more off my winter 4k list. Short on views but a great hike all the same.

Field, Willey, Field and Tom

February 9th, 2008 A solo winter hike to knock a few more off my wint ...

Updated: Feb 10, 2008 10:18am PST

Black Mountain (Benton Range) : February 2nd, 2008 What was supposed to be a short, easy hike up a small mountain turned out to be quite as gruelling as a major hike. An ice storm the night before followed by a little snow made the trail quite slick. I also forgot to pack additional traction aids like the spiders or crampons and the snowshoes we had were overkill for the snow and awkward to handle on the steep, icy, rocky sections. A damn good workout for a four mile hike though!

Black Mountain (Benton Range)

February 2nd, 2008 What was supposed to be a short, easy hike up a sm ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2008 9:19am PST

West Bond & Bond from Zealand Hut : January 25th-27th, 2008 A two night stay at Zealand Hut in order to make another attempt at West Bond and Bond for Poison Ivy's final two summits for the AMC Winter 4,000 footers. After several attempts thwarted by bad weather - we made it! Congratulations Ivy.

West Bond & Bond from Zealand Hut

January 25th-27th, 2008 A two night stay at Zealand Hut in order to m ...

Updated: Jan 28, 2008 6:00am PST

Starr King and Waumbek : January 19th, 2008 A mellow winter stroll to Mounts Starr King and Waumbek. I also provided entertainment by testing out my short skis...

Starr King and Waumbek

January 19th, 2008 A mellow winter stroll to Mounts Starr King and Wa ...

Updated: Jan 20, 2008 7:48pm PST

Mountain Park and Whiting Street Reservoir, Holyoke MA : January 12th, 2008 Kaboose and I take the local air with a trip to the site of the old Mountain Park amusement area and defunct Mt Tom Ski area. The amusement park is all but razed to the ground but the ski trails and buildings are in particularly good shape. Finished up with a loop around the reservoir, A great little trip with a massive 130 feet of elevation gain over four and a smidge miles.

Mountain Park and Whiting Street Reservoir, Holyoke MA

January 12th, 2008 Kaboose and I take the local air with a trip to th ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 2:49pm PST

Jefferson via Jewell and 4,900ft Contour Whack : January 5th, 2008 Marking Ivy's 46 of the winter 4ks we have a great weather day for our hike of Jefferson. To save elevation gain we take the 4,900ft contour whack from the Jewell towards Sphinx col. Lots of spruce traps on the way out but much easier on the return.

Jefferson via Jewell and 4,900ft Contour Whack

January 5th, 2008 Marking Ivy's 46 of the winter 4ks we have a great ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2008 3:01pm PST