Well, the planning is over. I have identified hikes for the 2008 Spring and Summer --  through the Presidential Traverse on July 19th 2008.  I am looking for hiking partners.

So old friend or new friend... Let's go!

• Mt. Ascutney via the The Weathersfield Trail
  April 05, 2008
  One of four hiking trails that go to the summit of Mt. Ascutney, the Weathersfield Trail is probably the most scenic. Highlights of this trail include Little Cascade Falls (.04 miles), Crystal Cascade Falls (an 84 foot high waterfall at 1.1 miles) and the...
• Smarts Mountain
  April 19, 2008
  Smarts Mountain, at 3,240 feet, has a feel about it similar to the higher White Mountain peaks further north. Trail follows along the spine of Lambert Ridge for the next 1.3 miles, with frequent views. On the summit, a firetower (abandoned in 1976)...
• Mount Moosilauke
  May 03, 2008
  Mount Moosilauke, 4,802 feet, the western-most 4,000-footer in NH, on a clear day, affords hikers stunning views. This loop, the simplest and most popular, starts at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. It climbs the Gorge Brook Trail and descends the...
• Franconia Ridge Traverse
  May 25, 2008
  Join me to hike this classic as I get ready for a single-day Presidential Traverse in July! This is a classic, the views along the ridge are spectacular if the weather cooperates. It is done using the Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf, Franconia Ridge and...

• Camping at Wild River
  May 30, 2008 - June 01, 2008
  Join me at bascamp and a couple of hikes (one extreme and one easy) as I continue my preparation for a Presidential Traverse in July. Basecamp for two hikes on Saturday and Sunday Camping equipment, hiking gear (an extra pair of dry shoes). Wild...
• Moriah Extreme Hike
  May 31, 2008
  What a way to celebrate my birthday -- come join me on one awesome hike (bring an extra pair of dry shoes). Spectacular views -- and few people compared to the rest of the whites -- unmarked trails -- wilderness area -- and the Wild River... 15.3...
• East Royce Mountain
  June 01, 2008
  An easy hike with great views after yesterday's extreme hike. We'll take a quick hike after breakfast and breaking camp via the East Royce Trail from Evans Notch to the summit of 3,116-foot East Royce. It's a steady, moderately demanding climb, with...
• Southern Presidential Traverse
  June 08, 2008
  Continuing to get ready for that traverse... Let's hit the southern Presidentials! The southern presidentials -- need I say more? "The hills are alive.... with the sound of..." gay hikers. The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail is the most direct western route...
• Mount Chocorua via Liberty Trail
  June 15, 2008
  Great 360 degree views from this easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range. The Liberty Trail: Leaving the NE side of the parking lot, the trail ascends at a steady, moderate grade along an old bridle path. The Durrell Brook is crossed at 1.1 miles, one...
• Camping at Basin Campground
  June 20, 2008 - June 22, 2008
  Basecamp for the solstice hikes. Camp for two nights in this little used section of the White Mountain National Forest. Hike the Baldface Circle Trail on Saturday and Blueberry Mountain on Sunday morning. Camping gear, hiking gear. From Fryeburg,...
• Baldface Circle
  June 21, 2008
  Celebrate the solstice with over three miles of mixed ledge walking! Camp out for the weekend at Basin Campground -- or just come for the day. Take a dip in ice cold Emerald Pool. Distance: About 9.8 miles total around loop Elevation gain: About...
• Blueberry Mountain
  June 22, 2008
  Camp out for the weekend at Basin Campground -- or just come for the day. A quick hike with a great view of the Baldfaces (from the day before). Take a dip in ice cold Rattlesnake Pool. An easy 3.4 mile hike with approximately 300 feet of eleveation...
• Adams via the Airline Trail
  June 28, 2008
  Two more hikes (counting this one) before the single-day Presidential Traverse. Join me for a loop hike with great views. The Airline Trail has great views down into King's Ravine from the "knife edge" of Durant's Ridge. Ascend via Airline - A...
• The Tripyramids
  July 12, 2008
  Join me on this classic 11-mile loop that tags the summit of all three Tripyramids -- the last "prep" hike before the single-day Presidential Traverse. The Tripyramids are best known for their slides, exposed slabs of rock that are visible from long...
• Camping at Dolly Copp
  July 18, 2008 - July 20, 2008
  Basecamp for the Presidential Traverse
• Single-day Presidential Traverse
  July 19, 2008
  Join me for an extreme event -- 1-day, 21-miles, 6500 feet of elevation gain, 6500 feet of elevation loss. Covering the entire presidential range in a single day. 21 miles of extreme rigorous hiking -- most of it above treeline. Be prepared for...

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