Kearsarge

[chinooktrail]

Well, it was rainy and wet but I wanted to get out and hike, so I talked a friend into going up Kearsarge with me. It was a good hike and it was SNOWING at the top. We hung out in the tower for a bit and had a snack and listened to the wind howling and the windows rattle. Nifty. I will have to return there one of these days after work to see a view... We beat the book time by quite a lot, I think it was the slow and steady pace that was matching the slow and steady drizzle and the slow and sad mood I have been in. It was good to get out and be on a trail. Somethimes I think the woods are even more beautiful in the rain, they look so lush and alive. But a hot shower felt really good to come home to. It was nice to be hiking in the snow for what will probably be the last time this season. There were a few spots where we may have wanted better traction, but it was pretty easy to get by without crampons. Hum, where to tomorrow?

 

[sapblatt]

chinook trail -
Glad to read that you got out, and yes, there is something about hiking in the rain that is really nice. Maybe it is just knowing there is a hot shower at the end of the day. Depending upon where you may roam you will be seeing snow for at least a few more weeks. Areas between Whiteface and Passaconaway still had over two feet last week and do not get much sunlight.

 

[chinooktrail]

Yeah, it was good to get out of the house and get onto a trail. I want to start mapping out the rest of the hikes to work on the 'Birthday' goal. I think the real goal is to just get out there and be hiking... Finishing up a list will just be a fringe benefit. Take care, hope the ankle is all healed.

 

[Heather]

Kearsarge North I take it??

 

[kltilton]

To those of us from the north, there are 2 Kearsarges: Kearsarge, and the Kearsarge near Concord

 

[adamiata]

Does Kearsarge North have a summit tower too?

 

[kltilton]

It does have a pretty cool fire tower that you can go in all year round, and no cell towers!

http://pubpages.unh.edu/~kltilton/kearsarge/kearsarge.html

 

[chinooktrail]

Sorry for any confusion, Yes, it was Kearsarge North, in Bartlett. The hike was fun, I will definately have to go back up and see what I missed for views. All we saw was snow whipping at us sideways!