Recent content by NHChris

Did you need to render any first aid to keep her mobile?

I think his assumption was he'd be doing a day light run and out by dark, which he almost was. As usual, best case assumptions can be a problem.

I 'm surprised this thread has not discussed the dreaded SOLO aspect of this event. Maybe we've gotten over that? Should all all solo adventurers be required to carry a SPOT--like device, else deemed irresponsible? (11th essential:!)

April in Cambridge and April on Mount Adams are two very different worlds. The shoulder seasons kill.

I looked at the Escalator route she was doing and it is unrelenting steep ice, snow and rock. Very demanding and not heavily traveled. A terrible loss for the ADK SAR community.

A very plucky 60 year old! Next time a backup light source.

Here's a link to the Bandit's website where you can access free downloads of his maps.

Bandit's map is still the best reference for area trails as it covers routes on both public and private lands. In my experience trails are accurately located on Gaia GPS and usually well maintained and blazed. All trailheads are accessible, some with minor restrictions. For example, parking...

Castle in the Clouds does provide a restaurant and a bar and its a cool place for a post-hike hydration session. If you use FB search for "Ossipee Range Hikers" page. Lots of trip reports and trail beta you will find useful as you explore the area. There are patches and certificates for...

Hey Sierra, ever done Kearsarge South? Like Monadnock another nice open summit in the "Earlier Spring" zone.

Any reports on condition of the Zealand road? Is the paved section open to the campgrounds?

Good for you!! Sounded like a nice hike in "spring" conditions. (a little bit of everything!) Is the fire tower open?

Here is a link to the latest NH Chapter newsletter. Interesting articles, very nice artwork and fun reading about some White Mountain place names.

The Wapack is worth the trip. But tuff to solo with that car spot! If you do it in the next few weeks before leaf out, bring sunscreen. I got fried in May on that walk!

Sounds like gas for sure. And do buy that shirt. I can't tell you how many time I did not and regretted it when I got home!