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

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@intrepidhero
I've read trail condition reports for a number of years describing this ridge hike and haven't seen any mention of an avalanche concern, and that includes the steep trails that lead to the ridge. But, there are regular avalanche issues in a nearby range (the "Presidentials"), within the White Mountains. Hikers on certain trails and backcountry skiers are at risk.

[timkstanton@mstdn.social]

@intrepidhero
PS. One of the biggest concerns in the winter on this ridge walk is the high winds that frequent the area. The winds can kick up the snow, greatly reduce visibility, and cause drifting that quickly smooths over the trail (even your own tracks that you want to follow back). Some of the incidents (requiring rescue/recovery) that occur up there are from hikers getting disoriented in these conditions and off trail.

[hikingdude@mastodon.social]

@TimKStanton oh that sounds like a really cool time that you had

[elperronegro@shmg.online]

@TimKStanton that looks like an amazing trip Tim. Do you come across others on this route or is it relatively quiet?

[ca_hawthorne@writing.exchange]

@TimKStanton The weather, the views, the snow, it looks like you found perfection! ️ ️

[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.