Camel's Hump -- Friday, 2/18

[dr_wu002]

This Friday I'll make my first attempt at Camel's Hump 4083' in The Green Mountains of Vermont. This bald mountain is part of the NE67 for all the list-addicts out there as well as possesses a clean prominence of 1860' -- not quite 2000' but good enough, right!

Since I am unfamiliar with that area I'm going to attempt it via. The Monroe Trail which I believe is the most popular. It's about 3.5miles and about 2800' elevation to the summit. Meet me at the Monroe Trail-head at 7:45am if you're interested.

Hope to see you...

Regards,

Dr. Wu

PS. Tom, you should do this trip; your presence is requested.

 

[Tramper Al]

Driving in, keep left as you approach the summer lot. Park at the winter lot and walk back to the 'Y' and in.

As for the Monroe, I suggest you take a left on the Alpine to LT route near the top. You pass the bomber wreckage and the final climb on the LT is brilliant.

Finest mountain in Vermont, I always say. Have fun.

 

[dr_wu002]

Driving in, keep left as you approach the summer lot. Park at the winter lot and walk back to the 'Y' and in.

As for the Monroe, I suggest you take a left on the Alpine to LT route near the top. You pass the bomber wreckage and the final climb on the LT is brilliant.

Finest mountain in Vermont, I always say. Have fun.

Thanks Al, I think I saw the winter lot on the map I have but I'll take your advice and visit the bomber wreckage!

So, does this mean you're "in" for Friday!?

Regards,

Dr. Wu

 

[David Metsky]

Bring skis! This is a much better ski than hike.

-dave-

 

[dr_wu002]

Bring skis! This is a much better ski than hike.

-dave-

I don't know how to ski!

Dalraida knows how to ski, so if he comes he can tow me. I'll enjoy this trail one way or another!

-Dr. Wu

 

[Tramper Al]

So, does this mean you're "in" for Friday!?

Ah, I'm afraid not. The reason I volunteered fresh first hand knowledge is that I was just there a week ago - so on to other adventures.
Dave is right of course. The Monroe trail is just zig-zagged with ski tracks - fairly open woods and a fine grade for skiing.

 

[Michelle]

A friend and I hiked the Monroe trail last month and found more ski tracks than hiker/snowshoe tracks!! We ended up following them right off into the woods in a couple of spots!
I'm a good downhill skiier, but not when there are that many trees involved!
Have a fun hike and enjoy those views!!

 

[dr_wu002]

Anyone interested in this hike for Friday? Tom isn't sure if he's going (in fact, I may have to pull him up the mountain on a sled!) and it'd be nice if some other people could join me (us)!

Regards,

Dr. Wu