dr_wu002
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The weekend started in an auspicious fashion. I left my Boston apartment at 5:00am to find the sideview mirror knocked off my car (3rd time in 15 months, thanks Citizens of Boston) and then was delayed 45 minutes due to detours caused by Rt 93 AND Rt 90 closures through Boston (!? Thanks City of Boston !?). But it got much, much better -- I promise you.
Arrived at Hancock Trailhead now 45 minutes late, met Donna at the trailhead, and basically hauled to catch Bob & Geri whom I knew would be slugging it out in unbroken snow. Managed to chase then down just short of the North Hancock Summit where I took over some trailbreaking.
Views from North Hancock are extra special this time of year -- thick snowpack gives you additional views, especially to Carrigan (from N. Hancock) as well as deeper looks into the Pemi and the Sandwich Range. Really beautiful! Bob and Geri and Donna are also real nice people and I enjoyed chatting with them very much. Also met two truck drivers from RI (hi) and Jeff (?).
After slogging over to South Hancock (and spending too much time taking pictures in blistering winds) I decided to pull out my swiss bobsled that I'm always talking about and well, sled the slide. What a blast!! I was down about 1000' in just about 5 minutes. And these things are really easy to control too -- no fooling; easy to turn and you just pull up to slow down or stop. I got completely covered in snow though -- everywhere. Someone thought I was a Yeti but I pointed out that I was too small.
This was my third time on Hancock in 5 months (2nd time this winter!) and not only has it been worth it every time -- it's only gotten better.
http://community.webshots.com/album/289355577dUhJmG
http://community.webshots.com/album/289368124IqkyvC
Sunday was a little different: Late Start (I'll leave out the administrative details) and snow for the forecast. I headed over to Grand Monadnock for my first climb of this famous little peak. What a nice time! The snow held off and actually, the clouds were high enough that views turned out to be pretty nice. Best view of the day was to that pretty, rocky summit!
http://community.webshots.com/album/289385883xGQLrj
Great weekend! Two nice little hikes with some good people (Bob, Geri, Donna -- Hi!) and some great weather. It's been a great winter so far & there's still more to go. Enjoy the snow!
-Dr. Wu
Arrived at Hancock Trailhead now 45 minutes late, met Donna at the trailhead, and basically hauled to catch Bob & Geri whom I knew would be slugging it out in unbroken snow. Managed to chase then down just short of the North Hancock Summit where I took over some trailbreaking.
Views from North Hancock are extra special this time of year -- thick snowpack gives you additional views, especially to Carrigan (from N. Hancock) as well as deeper looks into the Pemi and the Sandwich Range. Really beautiful! Bob and Geri and Donna are also real nice people and I enjoyed chatting with them very much. Also met two truck drivers from RI (hi) and Jeff (?).
After slogging over to South Hancock (and spending too much time taking pictures in blistering winds) I decided to pull out my swiss bobsled that I'm always talking about and well, sled the slide. What a blast!! I was down about 1000' in just about 5 minutes. And these things are really easy to control too -- no fooling; easy to turn and you just pull up to slow down or stop. I got completely covered in snow though -- everywhere. Someone thought I was a Yeti but I pointed out that I was too small.
This was my third time on Hancock in 5 months (2nd time this winter!) and not only has it been worth it every time -- it's only gotten better.
http://community.webshots.com/album/289355577dUhJmG
http://community.webshots.com/album/289368124IqkyvC
Sunday was a little different: Late Start (I'll leave out the administrative details) and snow for the forecast. I headed over to Grand Monadnock for my first climb of this famous little peak. What a nice time! The snow held off and actually, the clouds were high enough that views turned out to be pretty nice. Best view of the day was to that pretty, rocky summit!
http://community.webshots.com/album/289385883xGQLrj
Great weekend! Two nice little hikes with some good people (Bob, Geri, Donna -- Hi!) and some great weather. It's been a great winter so far & there's still more to go. Enjoy the snow!
-Dr. Wu
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) since you're almost done with the 100highest, Northwest Hancock one of the required peaks. I'm totally up for that if you're planning on going. 
