W00T!!! Hiking Template is BACK!!!

Stephen · Mar 26, 2004, 1:33 PM

Feels like spring now!

-T

**Greg** · Mar 26, 2004, 1:37 PM

Yup. Yup. Historically, when it hits 70*F I go to the Summer template. When we get the first good frost, I apply the Winter template. Skiing's not over yet for many of us, but it's also time to start thinking about lacing up the hiking boots, dusting off the clubs, and making sure the Weber has plenty of propane!

SilentCal · Mar 26, 2004, 2:26 PM

ahhhhhh very nice.
Bring on mud season.
Bring on allergy season.
Bring on the black flies.
Bring on sitting by the campfire after a 18 mile slog to a peak with no view.

Gotta love hiking season

**MichaelJ** · Mar 26, 2004, 4:52 PM

I saw weather.com for Killington, VT say 70F and a tear came to my eye.

Soon many tears will come as the pollen comes out.

Sigh. So much for skiing tomorrow. Guess I'll get the bike out. Oh, right, it's supposed to rain.

Mar 26, 2004, 11:49 PM

throw off the cprampons and boots , put on those light weight shoes with rubber soles . trade the ice axe for your finger tips .and lets rock !!!!! lol. good day . to all

Max · Mar 27, 2004, 8:18 AM

Yep, got out for a ride on my new bicycle yesterday. And it's official, I've put away the snowblower. Was forced into in actually by breaking a gear in the transmission during the last storm. So if any more snow comes, I'm just driving over it until it melts!

riverc0il · Mar 27, 2004, 6:00 PM

oooooooooooh no! the green and browns hurt my eyes! i'm still not switching my avatar over to my hiking pic yet though

MtnMagic · Mar 27, 2004, 7:17 PM

The Northern NH brooks and some of the rivers are flowing. It is getting to be high water. (Kayakers get ready!) Went to my first springtime waterfall viewing today. Sensational!

If you want 30 hikes to see all 100 of NH biggest and best falls, I recommend the Bolnick book Waterfalls of the White Mountains. I also recommend you purchase it in Lincoln at The Mountain Wanderer.

Disclaimer: I am just another hiker seeking beautiful waterfalls!

**MichaelJ** · Mar 28, 2004, 9:36 AM

I have that book - it, combined with a trip report from Michelle & Post'r Boy, got me out to see Giant Falls and Dryad Falls up in the southern end of the Mahoosuc Range last spring.

This year I need to get back up there; I haven't decided where yet. It's a tourist walk, not a hike, but I'd still like to see Arethusa in full flow...

MtnMagic · Mar 28, 2004, 5:04 PM

If you've seen Giant & Dryad Falls at highwater, you'll probably say ho-hum to Arethusa/Ripley. Worth a look/see to say you've been there. Only in highwater, Dryad has a greater drop than the small "shelves" of Arethusa. But since Arethusa is just a mile and a third walk with 750' elevation gain and a snack shack in the parking lot, the state calls it the highest waterfall. The average public wouldn't hike the Peabody/Austin Brooks loop being 10 miles (w/o carspotting). Better for us!

The trip report to Giant & Dryad Falls is here: http://forums.alpinezone.com/viewtopic.php?t=453
As highwater remains for about the next two months, this wonderful day hike is a hidden jewel in the Whites!

Mar 26, 2004, 1:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stephen Mt. Washington Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somersworth, NH Posts: 1,208	W00T!!! Hiking Template is BACK!!! Feels like spring now! -T

Mar 26, 2004, 1:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Greg Rumble: 12.12.08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 23,285	Yup. Yup. Historically, when it hits 70F I go to the Summer template. When we get the first good frost, I apply the Winter template. Skiing's not over yet for many of us, but it's also time to start thinking about lacing up the hiking boots, dusting off the clubs, and making sure the Weber has plenty of propane! __________________ Greg* 10/29, 11/21, 11/28, 11/30, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/29, 1/1, 1/2

Mar 26, 2004, 4:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,279	I saw weather.com for Killington, VT say 70F and a tear came to my eye. Soon many tears will come as the pollen comes out. Sigh. So much for skiing tomorrow. Guess I'll get the bike out. Oh, right, it's supposed to rain. __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry Waterville 11/30; Loon 12/7; Cannon 12/13; Sugarloaf 12/20,12/21-12/22; Bretton Woods 1/3

Mar 26, 2004, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
cptchris Guest Posts: n/a	rock climbing season !!! throw off the cprampons and boots , put on those light weight shoes with rubber soles . trade the ice axe for your finger tips .and lets rock !!!!! lol. good day . to all

Mar 27, 2004, 8:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Max Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Templeton, MA Posts: 291	Yep, got out for a ride on my new bicycle yesterday. And it's official, I've put away the snowblower. Was forced into in actually by breaking a gear in the transmission during the last storm. So if any more snow comes, I'm just driving over it until it melts! __________________ "Never take no cut-offs, and hurry along as fast as you can." Virginia Reed, Donner party survivor

Mar 26, 2004, 2:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
SilentCal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 419	ahhhhhh very nice. Bring on mud season. Bring on allergy season. Bring on the black flies. Bring on sitting by the campfire after a 18 mile slog to a peak with no view. Gotta love hiking season

Mar 27, 2004, 6:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 7,249	oooooooooooh no! the green and browns hurt my eyes! i'm still not switching my avatar over to my hiking pic yet though __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 8

Mar 27, 2004, 7:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
MtnMagic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, NH Posts: 892	The Northern NH brooks and some of the rivers are flowing. It is getting to be high water. (Kayakers get ready!) Went to my first springtime waterfall viewing today. Sensational! If you want 30 hikes to see all 100 of NH biggest and best falls, I recommend the Bolnick book Waterfalls of the White Mountains. I also recommend you purchase it in Lincoln at The Mountain Wanderer. Disclaimer: I am just another hiker seeking beautiful waterfalls!

Mar 28, 2004, 9:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,279	I have that book - it, combined with a trip report from Michelle & Post'r Boy, got me out to see Giant Falls and Dryad Falls up in the southern end of the Mahoosuc Range last spring. This year I need to get back up there; I haven't decided where yet. It's a tourist walk, not a hike, but I'd still like to see Arethusa in full flow... __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry Waterville 11/30; Loon 12/7; Cannon 12/13; Sugarloaf 12/20,12/21-12/22; Bretton Woods 1/3

Mar 28, 2004, 5:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
MtnMagic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, NH Posts: 892	If you've seen Giant & Dryad Falls at highwater, you'll probably say ho-hum to Arethusa/Ripley. Worth a look/see to say you've been there. Only in highwater, Dryad has a greater drop than the small "shelves" of Arethusa. But since Arethusa is just a mile and a third walk with 750' elevation gain and a snack shack in the parking lot, the state calls it the highest waterfall. The average public wouldn't hike the Peabody/Austin Brooks loop being 10 miles (w/o carspotting). Better for us! The trip report to Giant & Dryad Falls is here: http://forums.alpinezone.com/viewtopic.php?t=453 As highwater remains for about the next two months, this wonderful day hike is a hidden jewel in the Whites!

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