Marshall and Clark magnificence, January 25th, 2007

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BlackSpruce

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Even though, earlier in the week, the Press Republican had called for temperature in the 70’s the next few days, we found the Flowed Land area very cold. The thermometer never went below an usually balmy 10F but it felt like –25F all day. Instead of the promise sun we were granted strong winds and plenty of falling snow.

We, Gary, Sean and I, are as always slow but we know our way around and usually findd our summit of the day. At first, up the herdpath, the partly covered tracks of previous visitors were very easy to follow, reaching the brook, they were still faintly visible here and there. As we reached the 3500’ altitude the snow go much deeper, still we had no problem following the herdapth route to the tiny swamp, which crossing is ill advised as the deep snow hides a good layer of slush, so better stay on the edge to keep boots light and dry. Past the tiny petty pond (3950'), we entered a tunnel and soon intermittently lost the herdapth, once again deep snow and trees were everywhere. In short, it took us, 50 minutes to cover the last .3-mile to the true summit(4360') which we peak-bagged almost three hours after leaving Flowed lands!

At the moment Herbert Clark Brook scenery is absolutely magnificent, certainly one of the seven wonders of the world. Up and down we enjoyed every step. We are so very lucky to be able to enjoy and be within such beauty. When “playing” in the snow there is noting else that counts but the wonder of the moment, being sweet nothing in the middle of nowhere there is nothing like it!
 
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BlackSpruce said:
Even though, earlier in the week, the Press Republican had called for temperature in the 70’s the next few days...

In short, it took us, 50 minutes to cover the last .3-mile to the true summit(4360') which we peak-bagged almost three hours after leaving Flowed lands!

At the moment Herbert Clark Brook scenery is absolutely magnificent, certainly one of the seven wonders of the world. Up and down we enjoyed every step. We are so very lucky to be able to enjoy and be within such beauty. When “playing” in the snow there is noting else that counts but the wonder of the moment, being sweet nothing in the middle of nowhere there is nothing like it!

Time for a new weatherman! :cool:

Sounds like a great day despite the clomping around in the trees. Nothing like a few feet of snow to make a reasonably easy summer herdpath totally unfindable. Nice TR.
 
Fortress

Ah! After the swamp things become much less clear. The trees and cliffs conspire to push the wary climber much more west than they need to go... The top of Marshall reminded me of trying to break into a fortress... Sounds like a fun day nonetheless!

Brian H.
 
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