North Twin trail follows fairly easy grades for the first half, and then you get whacked hard in the second half on a fall-line trail. You don’t get to hike the mountain you want. Rather, you hike the mountain you get.
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Galehead was harder than I remembered from my first trip. It’s also easier than I remembered, too. And despite the clouds, I can’t wait to come back.
Cannon doesn’t let up until you’re at the summit. There’s a difference between knowing, and being in the thick of it.
Bluebird days can, contrary to popular opinion, come in unexpected forms. It’s crucial you leave your mind open.
There was a pervasive Thursday morning calm to the trail. It would have been a quicker outing if the snow had behaved, but there it is.
Fourth time’s the charm! I finally got to hike Whiteface in beautiful weather, with unprecedented views into The Bowl. But was that all?
Looking back on the spoils of the day, I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions as I hiked back to the car. It had been a good day out, for sure, and on multiple levels.
The trio make for an easier trip than most. But that’s not to say that a hike up Tom, Field, and Willey is going to be without substance. There’s a lot to enjoy here, even if the clouds and fog have wiped out the view.
A tetralogy of two Tripyramids. Which is to say “that mother of a mountain is hard!” You always get your money’s worth on these peaks.
What’s there to say about Waumbek? The trail is short and on easy grades, but there’s no real view. What about “it’s that old, soft flannel shirt that feels so amazing”?
Carrigain never fails to impress. Even on a cloudy day, it’s got views.
Hiking the southern Presidential range? Yeah, everyone does that. In summer-like conditions during November? Now that’s a very rare treat!