May 30, 2024, Morgan & Percival

 We had a nice and cool day for a hike up Morgan and over to Mt. Percival.  Mushrooms were abundant following some needed rain the other day, and the trails were in good shape.  A pleasant day to be out in the woods!

Here we are at the ledges near Morgan's summit.

Below L to R: Patsy, Sally, Katherine, Mary, Richard,

bottom row: Tracy, Cathy and Ginger.  

Not shown: Griff.   The international man of mystery.  :)

Starr King, Waumbek - May 28, 2024

 Six of us walked up to Starr King (a 52WAV) and over to Waumbek (a 4K), after a night of rain. Other than a short rain shower at the start, the day started damp and cool. By the time we were over to Waumbek and back to Starr King for lunch, the sun was out and there were some views. Below(L-R) are Doug, Pat, Larry, Patsy, and Pam at the top of Waumbek (pic by Dick).

North Moat - May 21, 2024

 It was arguably the first warm hiking day of the year for us for a trip up North Moat (a 52WAV), to the west of North Conway. The first 2.4 miles gained little elevation as we passed through the Diana's Bath tourist area and on into the woods. Then it was steeply upward, gaining perhaps 2000 ft in a couple of miles. Below, at the summit, are Patsy, Dick, Pam, Doug, and (foreground) Steve V. In the background above Pam and Doug is Mt Washington, with some lingering snow quite visible.

Mt. Kearsarge South, May 22nd, 2024

 Wednesday, May 22nd, a group of B hikers (Barbara, Nathaniel, Michael, Brigitte and Mary ) climbed Kearsarge South.  While it was a bit hot and buggy we had beautiful 360 degree views from the top.  Normally a busy hike we were the only ones out there. 

On selfie Barbara, Nathaniel, Michael, Brigitte, Mary

Mt. Roberts, May 16th

 Top of Mt. Robert’s today, a 52 With a View enjoying the grounds near Castle in the Clouds.  Great group and hike. 

Left to right front row: Sally N., Katherine S., Nathaniel G. 

Back row Ginger, Mark M. and Pat N. 

May 13 - Kearsarge North

 On a great hiking day, under sunny skies, nine of us OTHH took a walk up Kearsarge North (a 52WAV), overlooking North Conway. The last of the snow and ice up high was just about gone, and we made the ascent in a half hour less than "book time." Atop the well-maintained fire tower on the summit, the 360-degree views were great, as usual, including Mt Washington to the north, with snow visible here and there. Below, as we were about to start back down, are Wharton, Steve M., Dick, Jane, Marie, Ginger, and Michele.

OTHH 45th Season Kickoff, June 4th, 2024 @11:30

 Hello Over the Hill Hikers and Walkers,

Please join me in celebrating the Over the Hill Hikers 45th year, as we gather to kick off the season, June 4th, 11:30, at the Doris L. Benz Center, 18 Heard Rd, Center Sandwich, NH.

Doors will open at 11:00, Please arrive not later than 11:30, as we will dive right into any announcements, then welcome our guest speaker(s) for a presentation on Trail Side First Aide.

This is a "Bring your own lunch" gathering.  Cake and beverages will be offered.

I look forward to seeing you there.  No RSVP is necessary.  

Sincerely,

Tracy Ripkey

B group hike, Mt. Cube, May 9th, 2024

 The B group hiked up to Mt. Cube (South) today for our first official hike of the 2024 season.  Great day, a little cool and overcast, but that was enjoyable, as there were no bugs!!!

Photo: Doug, Tracy, Jane, Griff, Cathy, Michelle, Steve, Ginger, Pam, Bill and John.

We celebrated another lap around the sun for Cathy, complete with a birthday serenade and brownies.

What a great way to kick off our season.

Chocorua, Middle Sister - May 7, 2024

After "warming up" on hikes to Red Hill, the Belknaps, and South Moat to kick off the group's spring hiking season, nine of us took the Piper Trail to the top of Chocorua. Three others went up via the Champney Falls Trail, from the Kancamagus Highway. After lunch up top and descent from the summit cone, a few of us took the side trail up to Middle Sister (another 52WAV), then retraced and continued on back down Piper. For those of us doing both peaks, this was a ten-mile, 3000 ft hike, admittedly aggressive for so early in the season. But that helps condition us for hikes yet to come. Below, at the top, are (front) Ginger, (next row) Wharton, Michele, Pat, Jane, Dick, Pam, Larry, Steve M., and (rear) patsy, Steve V., Doug.