Last night we arrived at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut around 5:00, exhausted from climbing Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in New Hampshire. We were declined for "work-for-stay" because two young section hikers beat us to the hut. We still sat and had some hot coffee (it was 40 degrees outside) contemplating our options. After about 15 minutes, the two section hikers, also sitting at our table, offered to give us the work-for-stay positions. We accepted and had a wonderful meal and dry place to stay. Such altruism. Or perhaps it was having Anna along. She is trail magic!
This morning it was three hours straight up Mount Madison. Fifty mile-per-hour winds going up until we got over the top. Dang, it can blow in the White Mountains! We hitched a ride into Gorham, New Hampshire in the late afternoon and are staying in a B&B tonight. Got a ride in less than five minutes. Jim and Kim are driving up from Massachusetts tomorrow to take Anna back. I will miss her company. Got nine miles in today; probably only about five tomorrow. The first three straight up. Take care.
Wow. Great pic. On top !! Don't shave the whole trip mountain man..... ; - )=
ReplyDeleteMozon,
ReplyDeleteI arrived back in Iowa safe and sound. Grateful for the adventurous time I got to spend with you in the Whites. I look forward to watching your progress as you carry on through Maine to Katahdin and Springer or bust!
Best, Anna G.