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In Memoriam to a Deceased Member
The hoards of people in the lot today and on the trail made us confident that the herd path to TT would be broken out and tamped down. We were surprised to find that wasn't so.
A strong group of Marc and Steph, Carl, Al and me donned shells and started up the herd path around 9:30. Breaking 4 to 5 inches was done in fine style by Marc, with some help from Carl. Going was steep, but snowshoes were all that were necessary; plenty of snow, no ice to worry about. Got to the summit around 11 took the usual photos, and headed down. Pretty routine.
In contrast, the trail to Phelps was a highway. By the time we started up there was only one group of 4 that we had to leapfrog around, but numerous parties descending. Again, snowshoes were the equipment du jour; it was easy to surmount the many ice floes on the trail, and on the way down some judicious use of the derriere and tree assists accomplished the job.
A fast hike out to the parking lot at warp speed, then a 4.5 hour drive home to New Hampshire, for the end of a satisfying weekend of peak-bagging.
A strong group of Marc and Steph, Carl, Al and me donned shells and started up the herd path around 9:30. Breaking 4 to 5 inches was done in fine style by Marc, with some help from Carl. Going was steep, but snowshoes were all that were necessary; plenty of snow, no ice to worry about. Got to the summit around 11 took the usual photos, and headed down. Pretty routine.
In contrast, the trail to Phelps was a highway. By the time we started up there was only one group of 4 that we had to leapfrog around, but numerous parties descending. Again, snowshoes were the equipment du jour; it was easy to surmount the many ice floes on the trail, and on the way down some judicious use of the derriere and tree assists accomplished the job.
A fast hike out to the parking lot at warp speed, then a 4.5 hour drive home to New Hampshire, for the end of a satisfying weekend of peak-bagging.
