Crunch time -- prep time -- training time -- and more...

As I sit here on what I am sure will be the warmest day of December 2008, I think its about time to plan for Presidential Traverse 2009 (and more).

I have sorely missed hiking this fall and know I will miss it more this winter.  Why you ask?  Firefighter training.  Each Thursday (evening) and Sunday (all day) from October 2008 - May 2009!  Its a BIG commitment as it means not just knowledge but skill.  The schedule means I will need to postpone the annual Presidential Traverse until August 1. (Not enough prep time).  So here is the plan -- I hope you join me hiking around the White Mountains.  Not a hiker but a paddler, join us for a trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway!

• Spring Thaw Weekend, April 10, 2009 - April 12, 2009
  • Mount Moosilauke, Saturday, April 11, 2009 (9:00AM)
  • Sweat Lodge, Saturday, April 11, 2009 (7:00PM)
  • Black Mountain, Sunday, April 12, 2009 (11:00AM)
• Mt. Ascutney Via The The Weathersfield Trail, Saturday, April 18, 2009 (9:00AM)
• Franconia Ridge Traverse, Saturday, May 09, 2009 (9:00AM)
• Mount Moosilauke, AT NIGHT!
• Saturday, June 13, 2009 (8:00PM)
• Camping At Wild River, June 19, 2009 - June 21, 2009
• Moriah Extreme Hike, Saturday, June 20, 2009 (8:00AM)
• East Royce Mountain, Sunday, June 21, 2009 (9:30AM)
• Southern Presidential Traverse, Saturday, June 27, 2009 (8:30AM)
• The Tripyramids. Saturday, July 04, 2009 (8:30AM)
• Adams Via The Airline Trail, Saturday, July 18, 2009 (8:30AM)
• Camping At Dolly Copp, Friday, July 31, 2009 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
• Single-day Presidential Traverse, Saturday, August 01, 2009 (5:00AM)
• Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Saturday, September 05, 2009 - Monday, September 14 2009 (includes travel days on each side of the paddle).

Its been a great year and I want to thank everyone who helped me be a success by coming on a hike with me.

Take a look and listen to our 2008 Holiday message to hear about all the ups and downs and ins and outs of 2008:

Enjoy this special video holiday message from Coach Scott Graham and Brian Stephens. Accompanied by select photos and videos taken throughout the year, we will take you on a journey into our personal life and share their wins and challenges in 2008 as well as their plans for 2009.

At the end of their 20-minute dialogue, Scott talks about the 12 Steps to Having No Problems in Your Life and offers his help to any friends and family who want to get rid of their problems.

You can download the worksheet, the 12 Steps to Having Absolutely No Problems in Your Life here.  Feel free to print out as many copies as you want (please don't alter the document in anyway however).

See you in 2009!

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