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Thx Grouseking. The storms were pretty isolated. As I was taking the storm pics of the Franconia Ridge, there was actually partial blue skies above me. I didn't get wet until after I had reclimbed Mt Bond. Petch

Thx Scott. Yeah, those massive birds may have been ravens. Very impressive to see taking off..... Thx Skip. I hope you had a great day on the Bonds Sunday. The winds may have presented some resistance. I know up on the Northern Presi's they were pretty brutal. Petch

The Mission: A solo backpack to the Bonds The Rules: - No Lincoln Woods (I kinda hate that trail) - An attack from the North - Loop hike trying to hit some trail sections I haven't been on - Lots of miles and elevation gain. The Plan: Originally was going to park my truck at Zealand...

Killer hike, great pics, nice job! Petch

Great report Sabrina. Boy, that loop sounds nice (a 2 day hike for us mortals;)). No carspot, some killer peaks, and no Lincoln Woods/Wilderness trails........yes, I like that loop! Petch

Thank you for the greenie!

Great blog and pics John. Those cascades look very inviting on a hot day. The Percy peaks have a bit of a Bald-Face look to them.... Petch

Thx for the comments folks! Sabrina: I didn't make it down to Zeacliff Pond :(, next time..... And as Ian Hunter (80's rocker) put it "You're never alone with a schizophrenic" Petch

Peaks/Trails: Zeacliff and Zealand Mtn via Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Zeacliff Trail, Twinway Date of Hike: June 5 2011, Sunday Trail Conditions: all in great shape, nothing major to speak of Special Equipment: lots of bug dope Cast of Characters: just me, no bird (flamingo off getting a...

Great pics! I agree on the Lady Slipper picture- super clear. nice Petch

Way to go Mary Ellen! What a way to get the body back into the groove. Wham, bam! Petch

Sorry to hear about your fall and injury. Hope you heal quickly. Petch

Same day, Same peaks. Love the Undercast! Nice pics good stuff Petch

Outstanding photos as always! Petch

Nice report. Sounds like quite an undertaking. Glad you survived the stream crossings. You're back in the saddle now. Petch

Boott Spur via Glen Boulder, Davis Path, Boott Spur, and Tuckermans Ravine trails Clouds/fog from about 5000ft and up. Went up Glen Boulder Trail. Upper part of this trail has a monorail and ice in the tree'd sections. Lots of moose activity. Trail is dry after clearing the trees on the way to...

A day in the life of a hiker..... Fellow walkers, I thought I would share what I go through on a typical hike day. It would be interesting to hear what other rituals and routines others go through as well...... I apologize in advance for switching between 1st and 2nd person....... Before...

Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette , 05/22/11 Trails: Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path Comments: Nice day for a hike with mostly cloudy skies, comfortable, and no wind on the ridge. Climbed through the clouds and got...

Nice, Skip. Love the pictures of the Great Gulf. Great line.... Petch

Dennis, I feel your pain.........between the Osceolas last weekend was brutal. It was a narrow monorail from he!!. Several people carrying snowshoes, no one wearing them. Just too narrow...... I'm ready for summer....... Petch