Raven
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Brewster (Bruce) and I met at the lot on Rte 2 about 8 AM and followed closely behind a big group moving ahead of us. We were passing the old well before long and not long after that were putting on snowshoes, although more for traction than support. The trail was solid and very well tracked out. Bare boots would have been fine and I removed my snowshoes for the descent with no issues.
It was a beautiful day, and although it was socked in, the trees had been completely encased in a thick, frozen shroud of white. Everything was covered and the branches were clearly straining under the weight of the heavy snow.
We passed a few hikers who were on their way out, but generally just had a pleasant walk to the top of Starr King, where the view was still socked in, but that was not detracting in any way. The mile long ridge walk between Starr King and Waumbek is one of my favorite miles. Easy walking on a clearly defined ridge among some of the eeriest spruce trees in the north country. Love it. It did not disappoint this day either.
We met up with the group on Wambek, traded cameras for pics, traded stories of peaks, loves, and lists, and after a few snacks were on our way back down.
Here are a few pics that capture the snow-covered trees.
Bruce on the trail: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UfXNzzZii4Y/UO4tY9RdaxI/AAAAAAAAB2M/5DHgWfQ8QzM/s486/Bruce+on+Starr+King+1-6-13.JPG
Scott on the trail:
Both of us on Waumbek: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qY60NyjoTW4/UO4tTDAp35I/AAAAAAAAB2E/MHY3RMpi2-Y/s630/Bruce+and+Scott+on+Waumbek+%281-6-13%29.JPG
Thanks to Bruce for great company on a great hike in the North Country.
It was a beautiful day, and although it was socked in, the trees had been completely encased in a thick, frozen shroud of white. Everything was covered and the branches were clearly straining under the weight of the heavy snow.
We passed a few hikers who were on their way out, but generally just had a pleasant walk to the top of Starr King, where the view was still socked in, but that was not detracting in any way. The mile long ridge walk between Starr King and Waumbek is one of my favorite miles. Easy walking on a clearly defined ridge among some of the eeriest spruce trees in the north country. Love it. It did not disappoint this day either.
We met up with the group on Wambek, traded cameras for pics, traded stories of peaks, loves, and lists, and after a few snacks were on our way back down.
Here are a few pics that capture the snow-covered trees.
Bruce on the trail: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UfXNzzZii4Y/UO4tY9RdaxI/AAAAAAAAB2M/5DHgWfQ8QzM/s486/Bruce+on+Starr+King+1-6-13.JPG
Scott on the trail:
Both of us on Waumbek: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qY60NyjoTW4/UO4tTDAp35I/AAAAAAAAB2E/MHY3RMpi2-Y/s630/Bruce+and+Scott+on+Waumbek+%281-6-13%29.JPG
Thanks to Bruce for great company on a great hike in the North Country.
