Doodles
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First of all CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was an honor for me to join Snickers on her last 4 peaks to complete the 48. She made a 10 day trip for 16 peaks. I will report on the last 2.
Sunday was going to be # 47 Owls Head. We started out from Lincoln Woods VC for the 18 mile hike. We made our way up the Franconia Falls Tr and followed the stream up to Lincoln Brook Tr. The morning was looking great. Sunny and not a cloud in the sky. We were moving right along making good time. The turn up the slide slowed us down a bit as we marveled at the fantastic views off the slide. It was a very busy day on Owls Head. I figure we came across about 20 hikers through out the day. Congrats to the gentleman that finished the same time we were on the summit. We took our picture and headed back down to the slide for our lunch break. After the break we continued down and headed out. The trail out seemed never ending, but Snickers never skipped a beat. Once at the PA, I think Snickers had no beats left. She did fantastic on this hike. I was wondering at this point if she was going to keep walking right to Carrigain. NO, this would have to wait to the next day.
The plan on Monday was to be up at 6 am and hiking by 8. At 5:30 I was awaken by a "hey is it time to go yet? ". My response of "no as I rolled over in my hammock for my last 1/2 hr of sleep. How can anyone sleep? I think the Jeep Hilton doors open and closed about 92 times. Well if Snickersw is going to keep making noise, I might as well get up. We packed up camp and we were off for breakfast and the big finish.
As we stopped for a picture at the Signal Ridge Tr sign, Snickers flashed the biggest smile I've ever seen. # 48 here we come. We had another glorious day to hike. Sunny blue skies. We made our way up to the great view points for a quick break as the summit looked down on us. After the break, I went ahead of Snickers for the summit. I made my way to the tower and set up the bottles of champagne on the top rail and camera set. I was wrong back at the trail head. The biggest smile was as Snickers stepped off the last step at the tower summit. We had the champagne toast and took in the unbelievable views.
After a few minutes Mike from Maine showed up. This was his finish as well. CONGRATS to Mike.
It was time to start back down. I mentioned that she was only at #47 1/2 since we needed to get back down. We had a nice hike down and headed for home.
Once again CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few pictures.
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560552417hGSVIu
It was an honor for me to join Snickers on her last 4 peaks to complete the 48. She made a 10 day trip for 16 peaks. I will report on the last 2.
Sunday was going to be # 47 Owls Head. We started out from Lincoln Woods VC for the 18 mile hike. We made our way up the Franconia Falls Tr and followed the stream up to Lincoln Brook Tr. The morning was looking great. Sunny and not a cloud in the sky. We were moving right along making good time. The turn up the slide slowed us down a bit as we marveled at the fantastic views off the slide. It was a very busy day on Owls Head. I figure we came across about 20 hikers through out the day. Congrats to the gentleman that finished the same time we were on the summit. We took our picture and headed back down to the slide for our lunch break. After the break we continued down and headed out. The trail out seemed never ending, but Snickers never skipped a beat. Once at the PA, I think Snickers had no beats left. She did fantastic on this hike. I was wondering at this point if she was going to keep walking right to Carrigain. NO, this would have to wait to the next day.
The plan on Monday was to be up at 6 am and hiking by 8. At 5:30 I was awaken by a "hey is it time to go yet? ". My response of "no as I rolled over in my hammock for my last 1/2 hr of sleep. How can anyone sleep? I think the Jeep Hilton doors open and closed about 92 times. Well if Snickersw is going to keep making noise, I might as well get up. We packed up camp and we were off for breakfast and the big finish.
As we stopped for a picture at the Signal Ridge Tr sign, Snickers flashed the biggest smile I've ever seen. # 48 here we come. We had another glorious day to hike. Sunny blue skies. We made our way up to the great view points for a quick break as the summit looked down on us. After the break, I went ahead of Snickers for the summit. I made my way to the tower and set up the bottles of champagne on the top rail and camera set. I was wrong back at the trail head. The biggest smile was as Snickers stepped off the last step at the tower summit. We had the champagne toast and took in the unbelievable views.
After a few minutes Mike from Maine showed up. This was his finish as well. CONGRATS to Mike.
It was time to start back down. I mentioned that she was only at #47 1/2 since we needed to get back down. We had a nice hike down and headed for home.
Once again CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few pictures.
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560552417hGSVIu
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