Cardigan Sunset/Full Moon Hike 8/12/11

[grouseking]

A trail report of few words, they aren't needed....

Smile!!

Moon rising, and Newfound Lake

My fav pic of western Whites from Cardigan, ever

A different kind of full moon...

A much new needed avatar??

hope you liked!! it was my fav hike of the last few years, thats for sure. from now on, I will only hike late in the day. haha

http://grouseking.smugmug.com/New-H...t-Cardigan/18522533_cwnQd7#1429661652_mcvVrWb

 

[TDawg]

Very nice, Phil.

I like the shot of Moosilauke/Clough, too.

 

[mtruman]

You're right - no words needed. Fantastic images! Definitely a perfect shot for the new avatar.

 

[BIGEarl]

Nice job Phil.

Thanks for sharing your adventure.

 

[cooperhill]

Nice pics. Love the sunset view of Smarts (one of my favorite mountains).

 

[grouseking]

Very nice, Phil.

I like the shot of Moosilauke/Clough, too.

Thanks man! Evening lighting is the best.

You're right - no words needed. Fantastic images! Definitely a perfect shot for the new avatar.

Yeah, I think I will be changing my photo soon. Thanks!!

Nice job Phil.

Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Thanks Earl, I'm trying to do new things this year. Next? Maybe a Franconia Ridge Sunset/Full Moon hike. That sounds pretty hot to me.

Nice pics. Love the sunset view of Smarts (one of my favorite mountains).

Thanks cooperhill. Smarts is def an interesting mountain, with lots of relief. That approach along Lambert Ridge ranks up there with some of the better hikes in NH, and thankfully it is still relatively unknown, besides the AT Hikers.

 

[Creag Nan Drochaid]

Thanks from the trail crew

Grouseking,
It is a pleasure to see these views from our fave mtn. It is an honor for us to maintain its trails these 25 years. I have seen my share of sunsets from there, but never such fine photos; barkingcat shot a winter's dawn, but dawn and sunset are different to me.
Ceud mille taing, agus slainte mhath.
Creag nan drochaid, Cardigan Highlanders Volunteer Trail Crew

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Nice!

Great shots, Phil! Especially like the last one!

KDT

 

[Bombadil]

from now on, I will only hike late in the day. haha

some would call this an 'alpine start'... in the whites I just say I had fun the night before sunset hikes are a blast!

 

[JNewell]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww.

I first climbed Cardigan back in 1970. It was a shock to the system for a boy from Hartford. Fell in love...never looked back...but wow, never saw it this way. Thank you!

 

[grouseking]

Grouseking,
It is a pleasure to see these views from our fave mtn. It is an honor for us to maintain its trails these 25 years. I have seen my share of sunsets from there, but never such fine photos; barkingcat shot a winter's dawn, but dawn and sunset are different to me.
Ceud mille taing, agus slainte mhath.
Creag nan drochaid, Cardigan Highlanders Volunteer Trail Crew

Thanks! Very much appreciated. This is a great little mountain with bigtime views, and so many trails that I have yet to explore. Soon enough, I am sure.

Great shots, Phil! Especially like the last one!

KDT

Haha, I think the last one will be my avatar when I get around to resizing it.

some would call this an 'alpine start'... in the whites I just say I had fun the night before sunset hikes are a blast!

Yes they most certainly are. I hope to do them much more often now. Since I work till midnight, I stay up later, so this will be a new thing for me.

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww.

I first climbed Cardigan back in 1970. It was a shock to the system for a boy from Hartford. Fell in love...never looked back...but wow, never saw it this way. Thank you!

Thanks, JNewell. I'd never seen it like that either. I was blown away.