Just now returned from a fantastic winter adventure in the White Mountains, NH.
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@CiaraNi
Thank you! It was an amazing day up on the ridge. Beautiful views not only of distant mountains, but also of nearby features such as the cairns. I took pics of a number of these cairns— all with unique patterns of rime ice.@TimKStanton I can feel the fresh air and the light even through the screen. I vaguely knew of 'rime frost', but not how it comes about. It was interesting to see and learn.
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In the spirit of the snow/wind storm that I am currently experiencing here in SE Massachusetts, I am sharing some pics from last week’s hike in the White #Mountains, NH illustrating the large amount of snow that was there. (Upper left) trail junction 2/3 up the mountain; (Upper right) same spot last June; (Lower left) alpine zone near final ascent; (Lower right) halfway down. #MountainMonday #hiking #snow
#photography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #nature #landscape #winter
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Stunning views! Looks like a gorgeous hike!
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Stunning views! Looks like a gorgeous hike!
@ThunderHoney
It was an amazing day! I waited a long time for this weather window— needed good weather to hike along the exposed ridge.
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You timed it perfectly!
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You timed it perfectly!
@ThunderHoney
Timing was good for pups too! Saw a person running the loop with his dog who was about the same size as yours. The dog got impatient while I talked with the runner— dog wanted to keep going! Very impressive how far those little legs carry the dogs on a trail like this— 8.5 miles (13.5 km) and nearly 4,000 ft (1,200m) elevation gain/loss. All over cold snow! -
Amazing! The weather has been much warmer since the polar vortex broke. Better weather for all! Pup is up to 8km. And equally impatient with stopping as the pup you met!
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In the spirit of the snow/wind storm that I am currently experiencing here in SE Massachusetts, I am sharing some pics from last week’s hike in the White #Mountains, NH illustrating the large amount of snow that was there. (Upper left) trail junction 2/3 up the mountain; (Upper right) same spot last June; (Lower left) alpine zone near final ascent; (Lower right) halfway down. #MountainMonday #hiking #snow
#photography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #nature #landscape #winter
This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains
#nature #photography #winter #snowshoeing #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #NewHampshire
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This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains
#nature #photography #winter #snowshoeing #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #NewHampshire
@TimKStanton looks like it! Breathe some fresh air for me lol
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This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains
#nature #photography #winter #snowshoeing #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #NewHampshire
@TimKStanton
Hiked Mt. Washington one summer & ski team used to run from peak to peak in Franconia Notch in Fall training 60 years ago. -
@TimKStanton looks like it! Breathe some fresh air for me lol
@von
Will do. And there was plenty of fresh mountain air up there! -
@TimKStanton
Hiked Mt. Washington one summer & ski team used to run from peak to peak in Franconia Notch in Fall training 60 years ago.@stevewfolds
There were a couple of runners out on the ridge last week. They were having a great time! -
This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains
#nature #photography #winter #snowshoeing #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #NewHampshire
@TimKStanton ohhh take me there, Tim. Please
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@TimKStanton ohhh take me there, Tim. Please
@hikingdude
Wish I could, Franz! It was as wonderful as it looks. After the major hike up to the first summit from the trailhead (3,500 ft (1,100m) elevation gain), I hiked up three more peaks, including this one— once I was up on the ridge, these subsequent peaks were all easy, but still equally picturesque. A great day in the mountains! -
This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains
#nature #photography #winter #snowshoeing #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #NewHampshire
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@TimKStanton that's really a nice view! Thanks so much for this. I'm just seeing grey and light rain
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@TimKStanton that's really a nice view! Thanks so much for this. I'm just seeing grey and light rain
@hikingdude
Thanks, Franz! This was my view after having been above the treeline for several hours on the mountain ridge and I was descending back into the forested part of the trail.
It has been quite the winter up in these mountains. Lots of snowfall and no periods of rain or freeze/thaw cycle, making for great conditions for winter mountaineering.
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@TimKStanton doesn't get better than that!
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@TimKStanton doesn't get better than that!
@intrepidhero
Yeah, great views in all directions that day, including on the descent passing the treeline like in this pic. -
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