kmac
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Spent the weekend with MEB, Marsha,Spencer,Giggy and Artex!!! What a jam packed weekend we all had.
We began our adventure camping out Friday night at Barnes field. We met up with Giggy and Spencer at the campsite and enjoyed a roaring fire along with a nice cold beer and yummy smores. We had light winds thoughout the night and awoke to a light dusting of snow on our tents.
Saturday morning MEB, Marsha and I headed to the Carters and Giggy and Spencer headed out to do some ice climbing. We decided do the Middle and South Carter loop trail, starting at the Imp and descending the Nineteen-mile Brook trail. . Along the trail we encountered a few blow downs and some snow drifts atop of Middle and South Carter, making for interesting travel. For the most part, the day was spent on well travelled trails, without the need for snowshoes or crampons. We summited both Middle and South but opted to save the Dome for another day. For we were going to be hiking into Tucks that evening for a night at Harvard cabin, and still had to re-pack at Pinkham for the summit trip on Sunday!! We were happy with our decision.
Sat afternoon MEB, Marsha and I headed up to Harvard cabin with the moonlight leading our way. We met up with Spencer and Giggy at the cabin where we enjoyed a nice meal, warm fire and shared our day with eachother..... Spencer, Jesse (caretaker )and I partook in a rousing game of Trivial pursuit : ) later that evening.
We awoke Sunday morning to lightly falling snow and chilly temps. We met Artex at the trail head of Lion's head and started up to the summit around 7:30. The trail was very steep and tricky in some sections, making it very challenging but very rewarding when accomplished!
As we approached the top of Lion's Head the winds picked up and we discovered the further along we went the less visibilty we had. We were careful to watch for the cairns and with the leadership of Giggy,Spencer and Artex we reached the summit within 3 hours.
We tagged the sign, took some pics and of course, had a group hug! We ventured down to the shelter of the summit building alcove where we enjoyed some hot soup (thanks to Spencer )and some yummy chicken cutlets( thanks to MEB)!
We headed back down to the cabin where we arrived safe and sound and vey happy with the days's accomplishment! We got back to Pinkham around 12:30 and headed down to Conway. Where we spent some down time, enjoying a yummy late lunch, with lots of laughs and recaps of our weekend events.
Thanks MEB, Marsha, Giggy, Spencer and Artex for a wonderful time and thanks to you Giggy for planning the Washington summit trip!!! The leadership and support of the group made for a safe and happy trip in hopes of returning for another great adventure: )
kmac
pics from the trip:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hiker.../pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hikerunkmac/my_photos
We began our adventure camping out Friday night at Barnes field. We met up with Giggy and Spencer at the campsite and enjoyed a roaring fire along with a nice cold beer and yummy smores. We had light winds thoughout the night and awoke to a light dusting of snow on our tents.
Saturday morning MEB, Marsha and I headed to the Carters and Giggy and Spencer headed out to do some ice climbing. We decided do the Middle and South Carter loop trail, starting at the Imp and descending the Nineteen-mile Brook trail. . Along the trail we encountered a few blow downs and some snow drifts atop of Middle and South Carter, making for interesting travel. For the most part, the day was spent on well travelled trails, without the need for snowshoes or crampons. We summited both Middle and South but opted to save the Dome for another day. For we were going to be hiking into Tucks that evening for a night at Harvard cabin, and still had to re-pack at Pinkham for the summit trip on Sunday!! We were happy with our decision.
Sat afternoon MEB, Marsha and I headed up to Harvard cabin with the moonlight leading our way. We met up with Spencer and Giggy at the cabin where we enjoyed a nice meal, warm fire and shared our day with eachother..... Spencer, Jesse (caretaker )and I partook in a rousing game of Trivial pursuit : ) later that evening.
We awoke Sunday morning to lightly falling snow and chilly temps. We met Artex at the trail head of Lion's head and started up to the summit around 7:30. The trail was very steep and tricky in some sections, making it very challenging but very rewarding when accomplished!
As we approached the top of Lion's Head the winds picked up and we discovered the further along we went the less visibilty we had. We were careful to watch for the cairns and with the leadership of Giggy,Spencer and Artex we reached the summit within 3 hours.
We tagged the sign, took some pics and of course, had a group hug! We ventured down to the shelter of the summit building alcove where we enjoyed some hot soup (thanks to Spencer )and some yummy chicken cutlets( thanks to MEB)!
We headed back down to the cabin where we arrived safe and sound and vey happy with the days's accomplishment! We got back to Pinkham around 12:30 and headed down to Conway. Where we spent some down time, enjoying a yummy late lunch, with lots of laughs and recaps of our weekend events.
Thanks MEB, Marsha, Giggy, Spencer and Artex for a wonderful time and thanks to you Giggy for planning the Washington summit trip!!! The leadership and support of the group made for a safe and happy trip in hopes of returning for another great adventure: )
kmac
pics from the trip:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hiker.../pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hikerunkmac/my_photos
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Saturday the weather was perfect and the views from the Carters were unbelievable! I'm looking forward to our next outing adventure!
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