Mt. Washington - 11/26/2005

[Artex]

I joined Stinkyfeet, Cruddytoes and a group of their friends for an awesome dayhike up Washington yesterday.

Click here for a direct link to the trip report and pics on my website.

 

[pedxing]

Fine Report and wellillustrated. I enjoyed the black and white pics!

 

[MichaelJ]

Remarkable! You had better weather on Washington than we had on Moosilauke, where the same winds were accompanied by enough blowing snowfall to reduce visibility to around 100'.

But I'll bet that even in color everything still looked black-and-white for you!

 

[MEB]

Wow! Glad you guys had a great day! I just love the black and white pictures too.

-MEB

 

[Snowflea]

The annual Saturday-after-Thanksgiving Mt. Washington hike originated in 1979 by Cruddytoes's Triple-Crown author friend, Cindy Ross. Cruddytoes & Co. have continued the tradition since the early 80s; I have been privileged to be part of the "Co." since 1992. If the weather warrants, we make it only as far as Lion's Head, but most years we reach the summit. When there's enough snow, we strap plastic sleds to our packs & slide down the Auto Road... weeeee!!!! (Some of us were kicking ourselves for not bringing them this year!)

There are the regulars--old, true friends whom I've shared many a White Mtn. mile with--Cruddytoes, Numbfoot, and HWWIAS (he who works in a sawmill), as well Becky & hubby Neal--and various friends who are kind enough to join us for the day & who we hope will become regulars--this year Artex, Sue P. and Joel (BTW, we missed you MEB!).

We had a great group this year. Although the weather teased with bright blue skies at 8 a.m., by the time we reached Lion's Head, everything--save for our clothing & gear--really WAS "black & white," but the winds were mild & the temps bearable for hanging out awhile on the summit. The amount of snow on the route made for good footing & relatively fast hiking. We were back down before 3 p.m. and finished the day at the Moat Mtn. Brew Pub in North Conway. Unfortunately, we all had to drive home which prevented much hardcore sampling & celebrating...

 

[giggy]

very nice tradition and love the BW pix - wished I could have headed up this weekend between this and the grey knob trip - sounded like fun all around

- but I had too many family obligations and it just never panned out.

Thanks for report - least there was some fun goin' on up there.

I swear I put on noticable weight since last wed night - too much food drink and more food!

 

[Mr. X]

Hey, did you guy's see me up there. I was eating a cheese burger and smoking a lucky strike!

 

[yam]

those black and whites make it look like they were taken in mallory's day. very cool.

good report!

 

[LenDawg]

Great pictures, Jamie. Where are the thumbs?

 

[Cruddy Toes]

Tradition

When I see or hear the word tradition I am reminded of two things, Fiddler on the Roof and a hike up Mt Washington on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. I am not the most sentimental person in the world, in fact many ex-girlfriends have accused me of being calloused and unfeeling. But there is something about that particular day each year that makes my spirits soar. It's not so much the mountain but the act of hiking that I so love.
There have been many great days on Mt Washington, because it has always been amongst friends- and this year was no exception- so- Thanks for coming along.

 

[post'r boy]

not again!!!

i opted out of another fun hike!
note to self; trees or no trees,trail or no trail,go on the hike!!