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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...

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...

Our bushwacking adventure could not compare with the weather and equipment excitement that NH and friends had on Savage and Spruce. But, we did have spruce and it was certainly wet! My friend, Hufflepuff, and I set out from the Hancock Trail parking lot early. We wanted to have plenty of time...

Serenity is a solo snow shoe hike in a snow storm. I really enjoy hiking by myself because I get to sort through all the issues and clutter in my mind, and then to clear it. Today I headed off to Mt. Percival intending to loop over to Mt. Morgan. I always do these peaks in this order to avoid...

My hiking friend, Hufflepuff, and I decided to try for one more of the NHHH before the weather required full winter gear. We planned to do a loop hike on the Zealand Trail, to Lend-a-Hand hitting South Hale and Mt. Hale. We followed the advice of prior bushwackers who recommended heading off...

This was a hike to a rather obscur peak just west of Moosilauke and near the AT in Glencliff, NH. My hiking partner, Hufflepuff, and I decided to approach from the East by the Tunnel Brook Trial. (Thanks to DocRoss and his helpful TR's) We walked up about 2 miles to about 2200 feet and started...

Mt. Chocorua via Champney Falls, Piper Trail, Brook Trail, Beeline, Bolles Trail Trail Conditions: Champney Falls is delightful and well maintained. Beeline is underused and thus has many blow downs, some of which I could not remove. Bolles Trail is wet with broken bridges on the Tamworth...

Now I know how this peak got its name!! It is quite deceiving! Thanks to Doc Ross and others for their prior TR's which we found very helpful. I met my friend, Hufflepuff, in Twin Mountain and we proceeded to the Old Cherry Mountain Road. We parked at Camp 7 which is about 2.4 miles from Rt...

Monday, 8/24, was SUPPOSED to be fair weather with lots of sunshine. But, my hiking friend, Hufflepuff, and I awoke to pouring rain at the Down Home Motel in 'beautiful' Groveton. I can't recommend much about Groveton, but the Down Home, on Rt. 3, is clean, and well run by Gerry and her...

I was recently sorting through my hiking photos and came across a terrific one, from an outstanding hike to an unnamed peak. Here is the link: I think the peaks are, from left to right: Bemis, Nancy, Anderson, Lowell, Vose Spur, and Carrigain (Please correct me if I am wrong) This peak is...

I was sorting through my photos recently and came across one that I just love: http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2868742430104319334lLISuQ This is taken from the wonderful unnamed peak on Bondcliff Trail .8 mile south of the Twinway junction. My hiking friend, Hufflepuff, and I set out for...

Since this was the only day this week that I could devote to an all day hike, I set out for the Jefferson Notch Road to climb Mt. Jefferson by the Caps Ridge trail, and a potential loop via the Castle Ridge and Link trail. The route up the Caps Ridge was uneventful, except for the fact that...

Has anyone ever been up Green Mountain about a mile south of Mt. Tecumseh near Waterville Valley? I assume that it is a shoulder of Tecumseh, and difficult to access. I bet Marc has been up there. Just curious. . . .

Trails: Livermore to South Tripyramid by Loop Trail, to Kate Sleeper Trail and West and East Sleepers Date: May 26, 2009 Conditions: The only snow we saw was on the Kate Sleeper trail between East and West. The Kate Sleeper Trail needs some work with a saw and strong back to clear at least...

I've been looking in the local weekly, Record Enterprise, for the article Mike Dickerman usually submits, including annual statistics for the various peak bagging lists. I always love hearing how many of our 4 legged friends managed to complete the 4's in winter! Has anyone seen such an...

After attending the FTFC awards ceremony yesterday, I thought I should try to show that I still know how to hike, by heading out today, with my hiking friend, Hufflepuff. The weather was warm and sunny as I left home, early enough, I thought. Headed up the Kinsman Ridge Trail at 8:30, prepared...

I don't know, Rocket. . . . Here we spend all morning breaking trail for you so you can have a sweet sunset hike, and then you go and beat me to the TR!!! Life is tough in the fast lane, or the snow shoe trail. ;) Silverfox, Helen, Karen and I set off on a pleasant winter morning, with the...

Trails: Livermore, Scaur Ridge, Pine Bend Brook, Tripyramid Ridge Trail Conditions: We were able to bare boot 2 miles on packed ski trails, then snow shoes were required for the rest of the trail. From 2 inches new snow to about 5 inches on the ridgeline. Thanks to Rocket 21 for his great...

Trails: Hancock Notch to Cedar Brook to Hancock Loop trail Conditions: Well packed snow shoe trail. Traction needed on steep slopes. Water crossings were passable with caution. Equipment needed: Snow shoes for ascent, and we used crampons coming down the steep parts. Comments: Nine...

Would you let your child head off into the woods all day long with four strangers they 'met' on the internet??? No, but that is what I did on Saturday, November 1. I had been thinking about trying to summit West West Scar, after reaching West/East and the cannister two years ago. I saw an...