June and me headed up the Valley Way trail to Madison hut where we would then head up Mt. Madison first, drop back to the hut and continue on to Mt. Adams. Forecast was for a decent Presi day. We certainly got that Presi day but we also got to see the yin and the yang of weather in the Whites. First it's clear and then it's cloudy. First it's calm and then it's windy. Typical White Mountain weather that we all know and love.
Approaching Madison Hut where the winds are fairly calm.
June nearing the summit of Madison where it's mostly clear skies.
Having left Madison and heading to Adams, the clouds are starting to roll in.
And now it's socked in as we near the Airline trail junction.
It's still a beautiful day though.
Heading up Adams with the wind starting to pick up and the blowing snow filling in footsteps within minutes.
Approaching the wind zone with the summit of Adams in sight.
And now we have wind and blowing snow. Fun stuff!
Ground blizzard conditions with blue sky above.
On the summit of Adams where it's now just windy with some views now that the clouds have broken up. Who is this masked woman?
Starting our descent and looking back at Madison where the skies are opening up.
We descended via the Airline trail which has tremendous views into King Ravine. June got to do some butt sliding and we enjoyed a quick trip out. Just another fantastic day in the Whites.
Approaching Madison Hut where the winds are fairly calm.
June nearing the summit of Madison where it's mostly clear skies.
Having left Madison and heading to Adams, the clouds are starting to roll in.
And now it's socked in as we near the Airline trail junction.
It's still a beautiful day though.
Heading up Adams with the wind starting to pick up and the blowing snow filling in footsteps within minutes.
Approaching the wind zone with the summit of Adams in sight.
And now we have wind and blowing snow. Fun stuff!
Ground blizzard conditions with blue sky above.
On the summit of Adams where it's now just windy with some views now that the clouds have broken up. Who is this masked woman?
Starting our descent and looking back at Madison where the skies are opening up.
We descended via the Airline trail which has tremendous views into King Ravine. June got to do some butt sliding and we enjoyed a quick trip out. Just another fantastic day in the Whites.
