Mt Israel - May 5, 2026

 We had a somewhat warm, but clear and sunny day for  another hike up Mt Israel. Turnout for this one was again higher than usual, and there were ten of us setting out. We went past the first viewpoint, and higher up was the open ledge area with the nice view northward toward the Sandwich Range. That point often is mistaken for the top, but for that we kept going another ten easy minutes to the actual summit. Still, we kept on for perhaps another 100 yards to another open ledge area, this one having a view not only of the Sandwich Range but also of the Paugus Range, with Mt Chocorua at its end. The photo below was taken at that point. Left to right are Mary, Michele, Barbara, Dick, Andrea, Richard, and Pat.

 

Mt Pemigewasset - April 28, 2026

 The A group hike season got underway with a fairly easy walk up Mt Pemigewasset, at the southern end of Franconia Notch. There were quite a few of on the hike (15), many more than is typical. We took two trails up (Mt Pemigewasset, Indian Head), coming together at the open ledges up top. Weather was ideal - full sun, cool and dry air mass, and no black flies yet!

Below, at the summit ledges, are (L-R) Dick, Brenda, Donna, Mary, Mike, Katherine, Larry, Marie, Pam, Deb, Andy, Carol, Pat, and Richard.

 

2026 Soup and Snowshoe fun!

 We've been having a really good time with all this gorgeous snow this year.  And should I tell you how delicious the soups, cookies and bread have been?  I don't know which is better the snow, or the food!?

We have enjoyed snowshoeing up in Sugar Hill, and have had three different outings in and around Sandwich.  We have so many beautiful areas to explore, and we're so lucky to have access to private trails that landowners create, as well as conserved land.  Here are some random photos from over the past few weeks.  We look forward to next Friday's soup and snowshoe, and are so grateful to each host and co-host for keeping the tradition going.