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03-25-2024-Franconia Ridge Full Moon
Started this hike at about 0145 am after becoming aware that the full moon would be at peak around 3am that same morning. I have often attempted full moon summits & have been socked in before so this was rewarding. The temperature was 14 degrees F at the parking lot. The campground side parking was…
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11-21-2023 Moosilauke via Beaver Brook
Started the hike at 630 am. The temperature in the parking lot was 16 degrees (F). When it is in the teens i start layering. Bottom is thick wool socks, under armor leggings, long johns, rain pants as shell. Top is under armor cold gear base layer, fleece layer, then rain shell jacket. In my…
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10-19-2023 Passaconaway Whiteface Loop up Walden Trail
The hike started at about 0415, & i wore a base layer (UA Coldgear top & bottom), as well as heavier darn tough brand socks. My stiff soled boots were still completely saturated from doing washington on the 17th, so i had to use some trail running shoes i have. I am feeling the pain…