B group hikes Mt Percival & Mt. Morgan, May 25th, 2023

 The B Group had a lovely hike up Mt Percival, across the Crawford-Ridgepole Trail and down Mt Morgan. The weather was perfect, the bugs were manageable. We avoided the dreaded ladder section and showed off our scrambling skills on the upper reaches of the Mt Percival Trail.

From left: Lacey, Susan and Barb relax on the Percival summit.

From left: Lacey, Barb, Claire, Michele, Tom, Susan, Steve.

Cannon May 23, 2023

Seven of us hiked to the summit of Cannon (4080) on Tuesday. The weather was warm and windy. Layers were needed on the summit. Even though there was a smoky haze, we had great views in all directions. There were only a few small snow patches.

Below are Larry, Dave, Dick, Doug, Pam, Bob and Patsy.

Next week's hike will be Moriah on Tuesday May 30.

B group hikes the Doubleheads in Jackson, May 18th 2023

 We set out to hike the Doubleheads today with crisp temps and no bugs.  We took the steep ski trail up to North Doublehead and the cabin, catching views of the snow covered Mt. Washington.  Following a brief snack break, we headed over to the views of South Doubleheads overlook, and then to the actual summit.  

After lunch and the beautiful views, we headed down the Old Path and back to the ski trail, which lead us back to our cars.  We have no idea of the actual distance, because the map did not calculate to anyone's GPS, but we had a variety of distance ranging from 3.7 to 4.5.  Not matter what it truly is, we all had a great day.

Mt Klem and Mt Mack May 8, 2023

On Monday May 8th, 9 members of the OTHH's completed the Mt Klem and Mt Mack loop in the Belknap range. It was a beautiful sunny day with great views of Winnipesaukee as you approached Mt Klem. The snow capped peak of Mt Washington ws also easily viewed. Round Pond is a hidden gem about 2 miles from the trailhead. OTHH's who attended: Kathy, Doug, Steve, Jane, Patsy, Larry, Barbara, Dick and Pam. A great time was had by all.

 

With this hike Larry completed the 12 summits included in the Belknap Ridge 12.

 

B group hikes Mt. Avalon, May 11th 2023

 A gorgeous spring day... light to no bugs, a nice breeze, and minimal snow still remains along the Avalon Trail.  Once we hit around 2900' we got to the mono-rail.  It was manageable, but there were certainly deep places that people had left their post hole mark.  We carefully traversed the area searching for dry ground, or even muddy, OR stayed to the center of the mono-rail for better stability.  Bare boots the whole way.  

The summit was gorgeous, and the view of Mt. Washington never disappoints.  

From Left to Right: Lacey, Steve, Griff, Barbara, Bruce, Pat, Tracy W.B., and me (Tracy R.) taking the selfie.

Guest post, by Ginette Beaudoin, Traveling and Adventure Trips Guide

 

My name is Ginette Beaudoin, and I have been a member of the OTHH group for over 14 years.  I was introduced to the group by Marc Tuckerman, after we both attended a leadership training program at Cardigan Lodge.  I've generally hiked with the "A" group a few times each year, except during the pandemic.  I've been a member of the AMC since 1988, and have led several day and weekend trips in the White Mountains of NH, as well as various parts of Maine.  I've led several Austrian Alps hiking and cross-country skiing trips.  I've also led Adventure travel trips to Yosemite National Park, Easter Island, Peru, Minnesota, Tuscany, Dolomites, Spain, France, Azores, Norway, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Australia, and New Zealand for the AMC.  I've also participated in numerous AMC Major Excursions to Switzerland and Austria, involving hiking and cross-country skiing.  I've hiked to over 30 high Alpine Huts throughout Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland.  I've completed the NH 4000 footers.  My interest include hiking, photography, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, travel, and introducing others to adventure travel.  

I am now retired, and have been leading hiking and cross country ski trips with Anna Panszczyk, another retired woman from the Boston area, both with the Appalachian Mountain Club, and independently for over 15 years.  

We''ll be leading trips to Thailand, Portugal, Mongolia, Nepal, Western Canada and many other exciting areas in the near future.  Check us out!  Several of the OTHH folks have inquired about trips, and some have even been on our trips!  

Here are our websites;  http://ginetteandannaamctrips.weebly.com/.    

And, for the non AMC trips, please visit us at: http://ginetteandannaadventurebugtrips.weebly.com/

Feel free to contact either Anna or myself at: ginette4000@yahoo.com  or annatp12@gmail.com

B group hikes Bald Knob, May 4th 2023

 

A bundled bunch on Bald Knob.  Wet, windy and spectacular waterfalls. 

Mark Weston, Pat Weston, Susan Wood, Luis Gonzo and Sarah Thorne in front.  Waterfalls were everywhere!  every trickle of a brook was a gusher.