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Gandalf
| 3/28/20 |
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Plymouth Mountain
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We wanted to hike local with COVID-19 spreading fast so we chose Plymouth Mountain [2,187 ft.], which you can see from I-93. |
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| 3/21/20 |
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North Twin
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Excellent day in the White Mountains with Jon! |
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| 2/17/20 |
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Mt. Cardigan; Firescrew
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Glorious day! |
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| 10/14/19 |
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Mt. Carrigain
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Magnificent blue bird day with gorgeous views of the fall foliage and nearby peaks! |
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| 9/28/19 |
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Mt. Clay Hike
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Brilliant hike. If the weather cooperates, Mount Clay is an excellent destination and well worth it for a fine autumn day above treeline! |
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| 8/31/19 |
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HUT-TO-HUT HIKING AUSTRIA'S AND GERMANY’
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Our documentary of our 52 mile Zugspitze Arena and Wetterstein Mountain Hut Trek in Austria and Germany! |
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| 6/8/19 |
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Split Cliff Bushwhack
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Reading the old AMC Hiking Guides, there was a herd path about 1/4 mile past the summit of Mt. Osceola that leads to Split Cliff. |
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| 1/5/19 |
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Mounts Madison and Adams Winter Hike
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Phenomenal day in the Presis! How often do you get temps in the 30’s, almost no wind, and be able to hike in just spikes car-to-car? |
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| 12/31/18 |
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Mt. Garfield New Year's Eve Hike
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I love starting the New Year with a hike. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and best wishes for 2019!!! |
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| 12/1/18 |
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Cannon Mountain
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What an EPIC Day! Undercast and most snow I’ve ever seen in early December!!! |
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| 8/19/18 |
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Mt. Washington and Monroe
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The summit atmosphere is unique but it's something that adds to the magic of the Whites! |
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| 7/29/18 |
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Pemigewasset River Kayak Trip
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The river itself is shallow and flows over a gravel bed with wide gravel and sandy beaches for many stop offs for swimming and picnicking. |
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| 4/28/18 |
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Rock Rimmon Hike
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It is definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area! |
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| 4/21/18 |
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Piscataquag River Park
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For a city park, this is real gem! |
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| 1/20/18 |
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The Kinsmans via Fishin' Jimmy Trail, NH
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What a great day! GO PATS!!! |
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| 1/3/18 |
final test
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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For just a modest hiking effort, there are spectacular views of Mt. Washington from both Sugarloafs! |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 1/3/18 |
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| 12/9/17 |
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Mt. Tecumseh [Waterville Valley, NH]
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Views: 559 |
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With the first major snowfall this season, it seemed like a good opportunity to hike it! |
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| 9/23/17 |
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Smarts Brook Trail, Waterville Valley NH
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Views: 1001 |
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This turned out to be a delightful woods hike, with good footing and some nice hardwood forest. |
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| 6/4/17 |
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North and South Twin [Twin Mountain, NH]
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I was so lucky because the sun was shining and the views were amazing. |
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| 3/12/17 |
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Potash Mountain [Lincoln, NH]
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This peak is a keeper, a hike to be repeated in warmer weather when I can bring a picnic lunch and a few friends. |
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| 1/1/17 |
Potash Mountain
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| 1/1/17 |
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| 1/1/17 |
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| 1/1/17 |
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| 11/5/16 |
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Welch and Dickey
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Views: 800 |
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I must have done this hike at least 40 times and it’s one I never tire of doing. |
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| 4/16/16 |
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Mt. Roberts and Mt.Faraway Hike
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Mt. Roberts is a nice hike with varied views from different spots to different directions. Mt. Faraway is worthless unless you're peak-bagging. |
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| 3/19/16 |
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North Kinsman/Bald Peak on a Perfect Day
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Today has not been anything but a perfect day! |
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| 2/12/16 |
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Coldplay on Mt. Tecumseh
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Views: 848 |
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Mt. Tecumseh is also known as the Waterville Valley Ski Area. It's the lowest 4,000 footer at 4003 feet. |
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| 2/7/16 |
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Greeley Ponds Hike, NH
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Winter solo hike to the remote and frozen Greeley Ponds via Livermore Road! |
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| 7/6/15 |
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Mt. Israel Hike
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To sum it up, this hike was a treat! I finally made another visit to Mt. Israel after many years. |
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| 5/30/15 |
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Mts. Starr King & Waumbek
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Despite the heat and humidity, this was overall a great day. Mt. Waumbek isn't the most exciting hike, but the mixed scenery and terrain made it fun! |
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| 5/2/15 |
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Red Hill Hike
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Views: 932 |
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What a view from the fire tower! Lakes all around and peaks arrayed to the north along the Sandwich Range – a fine reward for so easy hike. |
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| 4/25/15 |
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Mt. Shaw and Black Snout Hike
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Hike up a semi abandoned trail with spring cascades! |
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| 2/28/15 |
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North and South Twin
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Views: 1112 |
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North ['4761 ft.] and South [4902 ft.] Twin are the loftiest ridge between the Presidentials and the Franconia’s. Both offer superb views! |
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| 2/15/15 |
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Timber Camp Trail Snowshoe
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Hike to an old logging camp with views of Waterville Valley’s eastern peaks in frigid temperatures! |
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| 1/27/15 |
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Powdah Day on Welsh Mtn. Ledges
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Short trek making fresh tracks to Welsh Mtn. Ledges! |
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| 1/10/15 |
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Mt. Tecumseh Hike
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Winter hiking tips for a very cold winter's day! |
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| 1/3/15 |
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Mts. Liberty [4459'] and Flume [4328']
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It was a fun hike! In the winter I like it because it's much easier on the feet, and the summit of Mount Liberty is a huge scary frozen rock mass! |
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| 1/2/15 |
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Greeley Ponds via Waterville Valley Hike
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Views: 1158 |
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The trail from Waterville Valley has been closed since Hurricane Irene in 2011 due to extensive damage and it recently opened in the fall of 2014. |
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| 12/29/14 |
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Smarts Brook Loop
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Views: 842 |
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Relaxing and easy 3.6 mile winter hike to enjoy a 30-foot gorge, cascades, red pines, beaver pond and more! |
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| 12/20/14 |
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Mt. Jackson [4052'] via Webster Jackson
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I'm glad to have good weather once again hiking up this peak. It offers minimal distance and elevation gain for maximum views! |
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| 10/19/14 |
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Brins Mesa Hike, Sedona AZ
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Unobstructed views of the spectacular rock formations! |
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| 10/18/14 |
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Airport Mesa Sunset, Sedona AZ
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Views: 825 |
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We read that the Airport Mesa was the place to go for a sunset panaroma! |
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| 10/18/14 |
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Bell Rock Pathway; Sedona AZ
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Views: 818 |
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A great introductory trail to Red Rock Country! |
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| 10/5/14 |
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Mts. Lincoln-Lafayette Hike
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Views: 877 |
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Lafayette and I have stories -there is a bond between us. So I decided to climb it as my 60th birthday hike. |
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| 9/7/14 |
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Jon's 46er Finish on Mt. Whiteface!
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Views: 894 |
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Jon's finish on the northernmost Adirondacks 46er in New York...Mt. Whiteface at 4,867'...the views are some of the best in the East! |
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| 9/4/14 |
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Haystack, Basin and Saddleback Climb
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Views: 761 |
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Two nights at Johns Brook Lodge in New York's Adirondacks to hike part of the Great Range: Haystack, Basin and Saddleback. |
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| 9/2/14 |
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Mt. Colden and McIntyre Range Backpack
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An overnight backpack to Lake Colden through Avalanche Pass and climbing the following peaks: Mt. Colden, Iroquois, Algonquin and Wright. |
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| 8/30/14 |
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Pemigewasset River Kayaking
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Relaxing day paddling the Pemigewasset River despite the crowd! |
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| 7/26/14 |
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Mt. Jefferson
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Views: 906 |
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It was a challenging 5-hour round trip to the third highest White Mountain peak! |
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| 7/19/14 |
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Mt. Passaconaway
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A day well spent on Passaconaway! |
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| 6/29/14 |
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Mt. Osceola's Split Cliff
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I felt great and proud of my bushwhack bruises and blood. |
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| 6/1/14 |
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Mt. Whiteface Hike
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Challenging ledge scrambles and magnificent view perches! |
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| 5/31/14 |
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Waterville Valley Cascades
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I don’t think there is any trail in the White Mountains that displays so many waterfalls in such a short distance! |
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| 5/10/14 |
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Tower Hill Pond Hike
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The beauty and quiet of the surroundings is unmatched. |
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| 5/3/14 |
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Red Hill
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Views: 621 |
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What a view from the fire tower! Lakes all around and peaks arrayed to the north along the Sandwich Range – a fine reward for so easy hike. |
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| 3/28/14 |
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Mt. Hedgehog Hike
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Views: 823 |
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Hedgehog is one of the great moderate hikes! |
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| 3/25/14 |
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Mt. Tecumseh
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Views: 851 |
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Things were quiet at Waterville Valley. |
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| 3/23/14 |
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Lower Georgiana Falls
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Views: 819 |
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Beautiful powdery conditions! |
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| 3/21/14 |
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Welsh Mountain Ledges
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Views: 797 |
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Partial hike up Welch-Dickey. |
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| 3/18/14 |
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Carter Dome Hike
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Views: 911 |
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Carter Dome, tallest of the range! |
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| 12/12/01 |
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