FOT48: West Bond

[bikehikeskifish]

Our trip leader, Paradox (John), finally got to fly the big flag for Flags on the 48 on West Bond. Michael J tells me it looked awesome from South Twin.

At 6:30am, John, Tim, Tom, Laurie, John, Tom and Ann (we adopted Ann at the trailhead) struck off from Zealand Road bound for West Bond. There is a bit of mud and water until the Z bridge but beyond that everything is in surprisingly good shape. Even the spur to Zealand was less muddy than usual. At about 11:30 we arrived at West Bond and the flag was up before 12:00 noon. Unfortunately, we only had 6 visitors while the flag was there.

From the summit we could see most of the surrounding peaks and their flags. Lafayette never really came out of the clouds, but we saw flags on: Osceola, Flume, Liberty, Lincoln, Garfield, South Twin, Bond, Carrigain, and Bondcliff.

Of particular note, there was a chopper (National Guard, we believe) circling the Pemi peaks, including West Bond. Video of chopper circling West Bond.

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Z Bridge, Zealand above Zealand Ponds

Zealand Falls, Carrigain Notch seen through Zealand Notch

South Twin and Guyot, Flag flying on West Bond

Falls just above the hut, Peace in America today, even between Red Sox and Yankee fans

John has a group photo with the flag which hopefully he will add...

Tim

 

[una_dogger]

Awesome photos and videos! And your flag did look GREAT !!

The fly by's were amazing -- they came so close to South Twin that I could see someone inside waving back and giving the thumbs up. It was a very moving day

 

[Tom Rankin]

It was a great day. The chopper flyover was pretty cool! We are always glad to make the trip up to NH for this event!

 

[una_dogger]

The chopper flew low over Signal Ridge and then up over Carrigain, as well.

I saw it heading your way and nearly texted Silverfox.

 

[John in NH]

It was great to join in on this hike. Great group and stellar way to remember the day and honor those lost that day.

Tim, thanks for sharing the video of the military chopper flyover, that indeed was a special moment and call to remember those who have served and sacrafice to keep us safe since. Also, today was proof that Yankee and Red Sox fans can come together for a worthy endeavour.

Our six by ten foot flag in all of its glory

I got this photo of the flag on South Twin 16x zoom, could see it with naked eye from West Bond

A great day and reason to head deep into the Pemi

 

[JNewell]

Good guys (yes, a pun! )

 

[bikehikeskifish]

Good guys (yes, a pun! )

Puns are not allowed with this group.

(they are mandatory )

Tim

 

[Paradox]

Below (L to R) Laurie Tom, Anne, Tom, John, Tim, and John

Below is the view from Zealand Pond to Zealand Falls

View from Zealand Hut

Garfield from West Bond at 4.0 miles

Bond...Mount Bond from West Bond at 0.67 miles

Liberty from West Bond at 5.5 miles

Flume from West Bond at 5.25 miles

Carrigain from West Bond at 6.5 miles

South Twin from West Bond at 2.4 miles

Bondcliff from West Bond at 1 miles

GPS track and waypoints on Wikiloc

 

[Raymond]

Here’s the crew headed out:

Not sure what happened to the walkway.

Here’s also a picture on Hale at about 1:45 p.m.:

I think there had been a second flag up as well, but it was down by the time I arrived.

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Thanks!

Thanks to all who showed their dedication and perseverance by making the difficult trek to these distant mountains! I'm sure those who were honored by this would be proud!

KDT

 

[forestgnome]

Awesome!!!!! thanks