Recent content by Bigjim

I did Owls Head as a day hike. I did not find it to bad just a long day. Went out on a cool fall morning and even though there was no view on top the slide offered some neat perspectives back towards Lafy and Lincoln. River crossings can be a bit difficult if it has been raining for a bit. I...

Congratulations on getting to 45. I also have three left. Carrigain will also be my last peak...probably sometime in July. Seems to be a very popular finishing destination. Must be good. Madison and Adams are my other two.

Sherpa...Number 48 will most likely be Carrigain sometime in July. I have Adams and Madison to do as well but I am taking my son (age 13) and daughter (age 9) for an overnight at Madison Spring hut later this month. Hopefully I will get them on that trip but if not they will be there for another...

Hi Sherpa K. It was good to meet you and Guy at the RB Shelter #2. Good conversation and laughs had by all. After we left you we arrived at the trailhead about 9:00. Met a ranger going up to the shelter on Saturday and met another on the way out Sunday. The ranger on Sunday was going out to...

Hi Sap; Sorry to here about your trials on Waumbek. You made a wise and healthy decision to turn around. The mountain is not going anywhere and will be waiting for you when you return. I know what you mean about the changing trail conditions this past weekend. A couple of friends and I...

Hi Folks. Just wanted to take a minute to thank Bob and Geri, Peak bagger, Sapblatt and Terry for their company and allowing me to tag along with them on the way up to the summit. It was a magnificent day in the Whites. The views were incredible and breathtaking. This was my 3rd winter hike and...