Bigfoot
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On Saturday (09/26/09) I headed out to complete my NEHH. I had saved Sandwich Dome for the finish. I was hpoing for good weather and I got an exceptional day.
I began this journey with my wife, Gypsy (trail name), in 1997. Together we completed the NE67. Then for various reasons we were not able to hike for a few years. Her knees began to bother and in 2002 she stopped hiking. I wanted to continue and was encouraged to keep moving. So began the final push to do the NEHH.
When I completed #99 and scheduled #100, Gypsy said she wanted to be there for the finish. After all she was there in the begining and felt it was important to be there in the end. By the time we got back to the car the knees were acting up but she was there every step of the way. I cannot think of anyone else I would rather have hiked with on Saturday.
Just for good measure my Banker decided to join us. This is kind of unusual since bankers play golf instead of hike.
We hit the Sandwich Mtn trail in Waterville Valley around 9am. The trail starts out rocky and steep. In just over an hour starts to ease somewhat and gets quite pretty.
We arrived at the top at noon. Time to celebrate. I wanted one of my favorite meals for this little party. We had almonds, grapes, sliced apples, cheese, artisan bread, a chunk of turkey to slice off, a 70% cacao dark chocolate bar, and of course a nice big bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. With this meal, the beautiful weather, spectacular views, being with a good friend, and having Gypsy by my side, how could there possibly be a better way to finish the NEHH?
Soon it was time to go. We took the spur to Jennings Peak to see the views to the SW and on to the car. I was a memorable day.
Finally it was off to the Common Man in Plymouth for dinner. My brother and his wife, who climed 22 of the 4000ers with us, joined us to complete the celebration.
I have hiked either on purpose or by accident with 7 ROTers. I sent PMs to all for being part of this journey.
The NE67 was a challenge but the NEHH takes it to a new level. I completed many of these hikes solo. As I stood by my car getting ready to head out on a bushwhack, I often had cause for pause wondering what the hell I was doing. In the end the dificulty proved to be very rewarding.
Now that I have completed this list, you just might find the elusive Bigfoot joining you along the trail.
I began this journey with my wife, Gypsy (trail name), in 1997. Together we completed the NE67. Then for various reasons we were not able to hike for a few years. Her knees began to bother and in 2002 she stopped hiking. I wanted to continue and was encouraged to keep moving. So began the final push to do the NEHH.
When I completed #99 and scheduled #100, Gypsy said she wanted to be there for the finish. After all she was there in the begining and felt it was important to be there in the end. By the time we got back to the car the knees were acting up but she was there every step of the way. I cannot think of anyone else I would rather have hiked with on Saturday.
Just for good measure my Banker decided to join us. This is kind of unusual since bankers play golf instead of hike.
We hit the Sandwich Mtn trail in Waterville Valley around 9am. The trail starts out rocky and steep. In just over an hour starts to ease somewhat and gets quite pretty.
We arrived at the top at noon. Time to celebrate. I wanted one of my favorite meals for this little party. We had almonds, grapes, sliced apples, cheese, artisan bread, a chunk of turkey to slice off, a 70% cacao dark chocolate bar, and of course a nice big bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. With this meal, the beautiful weather, spectacular views, being with a good friend, and having Gypsy by my side, how could there possibly be a better way to finish the NEHH?
Soon it was time to go. We took the spur to Jennings Peak to see the views to the SW and on to the car. I was a memorable day.
Finally it was off to the Common Man in Plymouth for dinner. My brother and his wife, who climed 22 of the 4000ers with us, joined us to complete the celebration.
I have hiked either on purpose or by accident with 7 ROTers. I sent PMs to all for being part of this journey.
The NE67 was a challenge but the NEHH takes it to a new level. I completed many of these hikes solo. As I stood by my car getting ready to head out on a bushwhack, I often had cause for pause wondering what the hell I was doing. In the end the dificulty proved to be very rewarding.
Now that I have completed this list, you just might find the elusive Bigfoot joining you along the trail.
