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My triumphant and long-awaited return to the White Mountain four-thousands footers.

http://opw9010.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-31-2013-mt-passaconaway-34.html
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Thanks Bob!

By the way...you'll have to recommend some good hikes in PA for me. I'm moving down to Harrisburg next week.

Today's trip to Mt. Garfield was quite surprising...I haven't seen such a forgiving side from the 4000-footers in quite a while! Great day to be out...check out my blog for the story and all the...

I'll second Mt. Willard. We were just there last weekend and boy is it grand! The hike isn't too difficult either.

I couldn't agree more! But I think I might leave off Galehead when I return in the future. ;)
I remember reading your account from the Twins...a memorable trip for sure!

Way to go, Kathy! As Bob said, 4K footers aren't the only worthy mountains out there. Congratulations on a great hike.

I assume you're talking about the upcoming full moon June 4 (or the surrounding days). We're hoping for good weather and clear skies as well....thinking about ascending Jefferson in time for sunset...

Thanks a lot to everyone for taking the time to read this one and respond!

What an awesome hike!! Great views to recharge the soul after a trek to Owl's Head. Check out the full story on my blog:
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Ouch, that is one tough hike! Great day out though and we had a lot of fun getting this one. Big thanks to Mark, Natalie, Kim, Hui Yeng, Steve, Christine, and Geneva!
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Granted I ascended in early winter, but I found the ledges to be a bit tricky. Just beyond the big open ledge with a great vista (and a precipitous cliff) is what I thought was the most difficult of...

Hey Bob,

Sounds like you will be well-prepared physically for your trip. The Whites are by far one of the most beautifully places I have ever spent any time in and I would definitely agree with...

Hey Bob, I'll try to help you out a little bit. Assuming you are in shape, this should all be possible. I will emphasize though that being in shape isn't everything - the terrain in the Whites can...

Nice report Bob. I like how the branches at the top of the second-to-last photograph look like a spider web.

Glad you were able to get out.

Congratulations on this great achievement! Nice report..I have to add, those Reese's chocolate eggs are other-worldly...I can only imagine how good they taste after a hike like that! :D

Hi Trish, it's a nice mountain for sure. I think spring is a tough season for traveling on any mountain, but it certainly feels good to get out.

*To be read with a touch of sarcasm, wherever you see necessary.

I was under the false impression that I could sleep in a bit this morning before heading out to hike. Thanks to daylight saving...

Thanks, Trish! Glad you and Alex were able to enjoy Tuesday's weather on Jefferson. Good luck on completing your goal this winter.

Bob, thanks for the feedback! You definitely have to try these peaks in winter...nothing else like it.

KDT, nothing embarrassing about playing it safe. We like to pretend it's all a big race,...

My first time above tree-line in winter and it can be a pretty scary place, but the views were incredible. We had a great day although I did feel a bit uneasy for the most part. I apologize for the...

Great hike to start your vacation...love the shot of Lafayette!

Wow...never realized Tecumseh had such nice views! Congrats on 34.

Hey Geoff,

Awesome hike! Your pictures are great and it's really looking like winter up there. Sounds like you're making a lot of progress on your 4K footers. Keep it up and keep sharing the...

Hi Flippin,

I haven't been up there recently myself, but this is always a good source to check on trail conditions: http://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/nh/

According to the latest report...

We just skirted bad spots by going through the woods to the immediate left of the trail...it looks like maybe the trail once went that way or maybe a lot of people have had to do what we did. Ice...