Just now returned from a fantastic winter adventure in the White Mountains, NH.

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@elperronegro
Yes, so amazing and thoroughly enjoyable, Richard. This was an unusual one-day weather window with a large high pressure system over the area with no wind, clear skies, and mild temps (but below freezing). Since this coincided with a holiday week, I had to “share”’ the mountain with others. But we were all stretched out over the 8.5 mile route (13.5km). Had a brief encounter with someone about once an hour, but otherwise was completely alone. ️ ️

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@CA_Hawthorne
Indeed! I watched the weather forecast all week while eyeing this day. The weather calmed down for this one day before it kicked up again.

[ca_hawthorne@writing.exchange]

@TimKStanton You're certainly doing better with forecasts than I've been doing this winter. I liked that winning hand you produced. Well done!

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@CA_Hawthorne

[theappletree@ruhr.social]

@TimKStanton Looks absolutely gorgeous!

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@theappletree
It was so beautiful! I stopped a lot just to look around and enjoy my surroundings!

[theappletree@ruhr.social]

@TimKStanton Sounds wonderfully ruminant and very good for your soul...

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@theappletree

[carolannie@c.im]

@TimKStanton
Wonderful scenery! What fun

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@carolannie
It was so wonderful being out there! I was in awe of the beauty!

[elperronegro@shmg.online]

@TimKStanton very nice.

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

#SilentSunday

[jerzone@techhub.social]

@TimKStanton Just a little wind...

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@jerzone
Yeah, crazy how windy it gets up there. It was 30 mph (50 km/h) the last time I was up on the ridge. Couldn’t see to the other side of the summit.

[ciarani@mastodon.green]

@TimKStanton Terrific sight and photo. And thanks for the great Alt Text.

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

#SilentSunday

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@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.

[ciarani@mastodon.green]

@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.

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

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

[thunderhoney@pixelfed.de]

Stunning views! Looks like a gorgeous hike!