Recent content by Jabberwalk

Brian, I am glad we didn't have to contend with weather, too, although it had rained the day before and so we were absolutely drenched after an hour. Your TR from 2010 - Savage Spruce on Teapot and no time to Goback! really made us concerned about Savage. Just glad that one is over and done...

If I heard a bull moose grunting and crashing up ahead, I doubt I would be issuing a cow moose call! You are gutsy or else a lot bigger than me!

It would have been smart to put on some gloves, I guess.. . . . .:rolleyes:

Hufflepuff and I had heard some nasty reports about Savage Mt. and TR's from last May confirmed our fears. A chance meeting with Ethan on West Peak recently gave us some hope and encouragement. We took the main logging road leading away from the end of Lamms Trail for a while and jogged north...

A momentous occasion and a major accomplishment. Brava and kudos!! I went up there on a rather overcast day and very wet. The old hut really looked sad in the gloom. I loved the photo of you and Michael at the top. There are still more peaks to conquer! Happy Hiking!

A huge congratulations to you! Well done, and an inspiring TR! I was among that Ossipee group in November of 2008, and also enjoyed putting many faces to VFTT names that I had read about. I have also benefitted from the wisdom of those who have come before - those who have been there and...

That is great advice and I whole heartedly agree. I carry a GPS for safety - to mark where I left my car and in case of injury to mark where the injured is - beyond that it is map and compass all the way. Far more reliable than a GPS anyway. Yes, recommended compass bearings can be risky...

You are a SAINT! You've got to love the 'Rellies' - cuz you are stuck with them. Carrigain: the next sunny day - alone. . . . The mountain will wait; it has the patience of centuries, and millenia.

Audrey, That is really interesting: 15 years later the route, from the NE, is still pleasant enough, although I am sure a lot has changed. I climbed West Scar Ridge (the first time) from Little East Pond in 2006. I tried to use the same route to ascend to Middle Scar Ridge in 2009, and I hit...

Jazzbo, I summitted Deception from the Old Cherry Mtn Road. It was fairly routine although I made the mistake of heading up hill too soon, and climbed the west peak, which I didn't really care about. But, from there, I could see the target. Marc Howes had a great TR on the...

I saw your entry with Carl from 2009, and he, Carl, was back again this year. Five groups have gone up this year. Carl is everywhere - simply amazing. That's a good peak to finish on. I still have about 18 to go. . . . and only in non-winter for me, although I have done some of the 4's in...

What year was that, Audrey? These bushwacks seem to change monumentally from year to year! Dot and I were delighted that the 2500 route still was a good one.

That is the only reason I can think of - but maybe there is a forester out there who knows of a better reason. I was sidelined for two full months, and I still have to treat it (the foot) with kid gloves! Betsy

I know that many hikers tackle a traverse of the Dartmouth/Deception ridge and pick up Millen along the way. But, I broke a bone in my foot in June, and it is just beginning to heal, so I have to take it easy. I must say that this was a pretty easy BW thanks to Doc Ross. My friend and...

Likewise, Audrey, I am happy to say I have been there and done that. Despite the steep, slippery, treacherous slopes, any day in the mountains is a good day. I'm just happy that I can get out there and hike. Betsy