firetowers

[Adk_dib]

for some strang reason, I feel more comfortable on firetowers in the winter. In the summer the planks are wet/soggy and bouncy. I feel that I am going to fall right through. This winter I have gone right to the top of everyone I have been on and have felt no fear at all.

 

[Rivet]

That's odd because logic would dictate that it would be more dangerous to climb them in winter (snow and ice on steps).

 

[Kath]

Haven't come across one yet that I'd be willing to climb. The tower on Carrigain looked solid enough, but the steps and railings were totally encrusted with ice when I was there a few years ago. The scariest looking tower is the one atop Snow Mountain Chain of Ponds. (see photo) The floor looked pretty rotted in places, and you have to climb a ladder to the top. I'll take the good earth under my feet any day, thank you!

 

[FreightTrain]

Fire Tower

Hello, The fire tower on Kearsarge North is fantastic, well worth the hike.