Zealand, the Bonds, Tom, field and Wiley

Hey all,

We are planning a pretty demanding trip for the end of April, and I was just putting a feeler out there to find out if you all think it is do-able.

Tursday night. Drive up, arrive late.
Friday: Hike into Zealand hut. Drop gear within a mile of the hut, planning to return later to set up camp. Shoot for Tom, Field Wiley Loop, returning via Whitewall Brook trail.
Saturday: The bonds, entire loop, returning via Thoreau Falls Trail.
Sunday: Hike out.

For what it's worth, this is the same group of guys that bushwhacked Cliff directly from flowed lands, and then threw Redfield in for more punishment. Good times. We also have done 6 Husband's and Washington in a day, returning to camp at Wamsutta.

Also: How much snow will be up there April 22-24?

-percious

The Saturday hike will be about 20 miles but I don't think it's a big deal -- that's some pretty easy hiking. I don't know how much traffic Thoreau Falls trail will have had between the Wilderness Trail and Thoreau Falls though. You might be breaking if there's a lot of snow still. Hiking through Zealand Notch is awesome though -- I have a very similar trip planned for very soon except instead of the Willey range I wanted to climb Whitewall Mountain. I think you're gonna have a fun trip if the weather is nice!

Regards,

Dr. Wu

Trail Condx

Still planning on doing this trip. I am looking for trail conditions if anyone has them.

Thanks,
percious