Up for a hike?

[spotter]

Will be camping in Newcomb for the week of July 19th. Anyone interested in bagging a peak or two? I usually hit the trailhead around 7 AM. I need Couch...Redfield/Cliff...Colvin/Blake...Street/Nye...Seymour...Basin/Saddleback/Haystack...Grey/Skylight...Ester/Whiteface. I'm strictly a fair weather day hiker. Will drive to any trailhead. I'm open for 20th, 21st, 22nd. Any takers?

 

[iceNsnow]

what pace?

Just curious what speed you like to travel and if you are interested in possible bushwhacks or slide routes?

Thanks,

 

[SherpaKroto]

spotter: tried to eMail you, but your settings prevent that. Easier to respond privately, so you might consider opening that up. I am planning Couchsachraga at the end of a long trip starting this Friday morning. I plan to be in the Santas from 7/20-22, with the climb on the 21st.

Lots could change between then and now. Weather report is less than promising (8 days of rain and T-Storms forecast) so I may be fed up by the time the Santas leg of the hike comes up.

I'm posting my "planned" itinerary shortly - weather dictates a lot of it

 

[alistair]

Dixes?

Are you interested in bagging the dix range?
If not I am open to other options. I have climbed about 35/36 of the high peaks so I still need quite a few..... including Dixes, Red/Cliff, Marshall.
So far my work schedule has me pretty open the week of the 19th. Just let me know your plans.

 

[spotter]

Did the Dixes last year - a great trip. I'm leaning toward Street/Nye and/or Phelps/Tabletop. I've done 26 of the 46. Not interested in bushwacks or slides. Just looking for a fairly conventional hike. I keep a decent pace. I'm neither a speed demon nor a slow poke. I like to think I move fairly quick, but I'm not in as good shape as I'd like to think, and I'm not hesitant to stop to catch my breath if I need to.... but I don't stop and look at every wildflower and mushroom along the trail either. If this is of interest, post a reply. I'll check here again tomorrow (Thursday), and we leave Friday to drive up to the ADKs (coming from VA, so it takes a while).

 

[iceNsnow]

have a great trip!

I am interested in doing some alternate routes and thought some new faces would be fun.

I hope the thunder storms let up for your trip!

 

[alistair]

stupid question?

iceNsnow
I don't want to sound stupid, but was your comment directed to me or spotter?
Are you interested in hiking either the Dixes or Cliff/Redfield this weekend?

 

[iceNsnow]

to alistair:

Hi Alistair!
I was responding to spotter. Not sure if I can hike this weekend. I wish you well on your hike!

 

[alistair]

Spotter,
What are your final plans for this weekend?

 

[spotter]

Not hiking this weekend. Looking at Street/Nye on Tuesday or Wednesday.