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Thanks all! Grouse, yes, it will be worth the effort I promise! And thanks for the congrats, I'm quite proud of the kid for doing it! Sunshine, we want to go back up from the Wild River side. It's beautiful down there! Did you continue on over Moriah and the Carters? Driver 8, thanks! The light...

Why I haven't hiked Shelburne Moriah before I have no idea. Perhaps it's too easy to get caught up in the 4,000-footers. But a late November hike up there with Janelle the day after a storm has quickly turned this 3,000-footer into one of our favorites! Here's our vignette, with a slideshow...

We reached our 52'er goal just before Thanksgiving, but the holidays got in the way of posting excerpts and pics from the final hikes. So, I thought I'd begin catching up now. I'll post a couple each week for the next couple weeks to bring us up to date. Hope you all had a great holiday...

Great pics! Roberts is one of our favorites! That whole area is full of easy to moderate hikes that give you amazing views. Next time we'll try Faraway!

Hi Jake, thanks. If Janelle had her way, she'd only hike with Alex and Sage. The three of them get along like they've been friends for years. She has tried some indoor wall climbing, but surprisingly does not like it much. But yes, she's fascinated with outdoor rock climbing, but I;m not quite...

On the day before Sandy, with a strong, cold wind whipping up the valley, Janelle and I reached a watershed moment on our hike up Middle Sister and Chocorua, and faced down a new sort of obstacle. To commemorate the hike, I thought I'd share a special extended excerpt. What a day! Hope you...

Great Chris! So good to hear he's back out on the trails with you. Hope that gets to be a habit!

Jimmy and Little: Yes, scary! That shot of Janelle is inside the Smarts Mtn. Cabin. Chris: Thanks, we appreciate the support. It's been a great ride so far! We only have 11 to go and hope to tick off four more this weekend before Sandy arrives! And yes, the girl likes hiking with me, but...

Phew, what a week! On Thursday Janelle and I covered 13 miles in an epic Baldfaces hike that including tagging Eastman and Eagle Crag. Then, on Sunday, we hightailed it up Smarts Mountain and had a picnic in the howling wind in the tower. Trip vignettes at our site, and pics too! Here are the...

Donna and Mike, It was so great to not just meet but hike with you finally! Great pics, and a great hike. Janelle had a wonderful time, as did I. Thanks so much for including us in on the fun, and even climbing up to Eagle Crag with us. Let's do this again, and again! Dan

Mark, Janelle and I had the most wonderful time being out there with you and Natalie and the rest! This easily made the list of our top hikes on the 52. Amazing how it all came together and we were able to share that great place, every bit as challenging and beautiful as many much higher...

Does anyone know if Route 113 through Evans Notch is closed yet? I don't know where to look for Maine road closures. Thanks! Dan

Hi all, thanks for the info. Our trip was great! There are two easy to find official tent sites right near the ledges and one more smaller one down a little hill. Here's a couple shots!

Janelle and I had the god fortune to hike with the Herr family (including Max) on Saturday up Mt. Shaw near Castle in the Clouds. The day was cold but clear and the sun warmed us for this very nice, mellow hike. Trip vignette and pic will follow. Quick word about the Mt. Shaw Trail - the 2010...

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the kind words. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you, though Emma looked darn familiar, I should have said something :( It was our first overnight with Janelle, and yes, my head was all about getting camp set up and getting ready for the snow (which did come!). It was a...

Our quest for the 52WAV continued over the weekend with an amazing night atop Stairs Mountain. We celebrate with a two-part post, and pictures. Enjoy! Part 1 Part 2 Pics from the journey

Hi Kevin, We ran into you three in between Crawford and Stairs. I knew Emma looked familiar! I should have said something, darn it! We ran into that moose as well, about a half hour after you had driven through. Anyway, great pics like usual! Dan

Janelle has already suggested we go back, Donna. In winter! To stay at the cabins! Guess who will be carrying all the gear for those excursions :eek:

Our march to the 52WAV reached the #30 milestone last weekend with a hike up Black (Jackson) and N. Doublehead on a rainy, cold and muddy weekend. Great time though! Has anyone ever stayed in the cabins at those summits? They look pretty cool, though we had no views. If things keep up like this...

Great job to you and Nat! Congrats Mark. And wow, what an epic finish! Glad Nat's ok, she's a tough one! We're so sorry we weren't able to be there, but your vivid trip report was a good second best. Good job!