Hancock (4420') and South Hancock (4319') 21Feb2012

Starting at Rt 112 (Kancamagus Hwy) by the hairpin turn, we hiked in on the Hancock Notch Trail, which crossed many branches of the Cedar Brook. After a few miles, we got on the Hancock Loop Trail, and hiked the loop counterclockwise, getting nice views on both peaks.

Mt. Pierce (4310') 29Jan2012

Starting in Crawford Notch, Laur and I hiked up to Pierce (Clinton) from Rt 302. The trail was a steady easy grade that was wide and smooth. We passed a few hikers on our way up, a few with sleds. The views up top were amazing. It was partly cloudy, but we had nice views of Eisenhower and Washington. Next time, we're bringing sleds.

Views of Eisenhower and Washington from Pierce. 

Hiking up to Pierce. 

WTF (Willey (4285'), Tom (4051'), Field (4340')) 09Jan2012

These guys followed me for most of the hike. 

A view from Mt Field. 

Starting at the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch, I hiked up the A-Z Trail to the Avalon Trail, where I was followed by Canadian Jays to the Summit of Mt Field and Willey. Backtracking to Field, I turned left to complete the loop and tag the summit of Tom.

Zealand (4260')/ West Bond (4540)/ Bond (4698')/ Bondcliff (4265')- Summer 2010

Hiking in on the Twinway up to Zealand Falls. The trail crosses over some ponds and rivers before reaching the falls.  

This is the extent of the views on the Zealand Summit. Not a great summit, but the views afterwords were rewarding. 

The view of Bondcliff from West Bond. 

Approaching Bondcliff from Mount Bond.

The trail from Bond to Bondcliff is fairly strenuous. It declines steeply, opening up just before Bondcliff. The trail down is mostly scrambling on large boulders, but improves once on Bondcliff. 

Sun setting over the Franconia Ridge. 

We caught the sunrise from Bondcliff. 

Classic White Mountains photo. 

After a long hike back, we found this small pool just before Zealand Falls. It was refreshing on such a humid day. 

Mount Osceola (4315') via the Mount Osceola Trail. January 2012.

XC Skied from Waterville Valley parking on Tripoli Road, and hiked in on the Mount Osceola Trail.

XC Skiing to the Trailhead. 

Stashed our skis in the woods, put on microspikes, and hiked up!

Getting geared up for the extreme cold up top. This was one of the coldest days that I've hiked. 

View of the Pemi Wilderness from the top of Osceola, looking North.

View of East Osceola from Mount Osceola. 

We couldn't spend too much time on the summit because it was so cold!

Webster (3910') and Jackson (4052') via the Webster Cliff Trail, Oct 2011.

View of Crawford Notch from the east side. 

Rt 302 and the RR Tracks, and Mount Field. 

Me on the Webster Cliff Trail.

Mount Tecumseh (4003'), summer 2007.

Started at Tripoli Road, and hiked to the summit of Tecumseh!

Enjoying the view from Tecumseh.