Mt. Pierce 8/26/2008

Paul · Aug 28, 2008, 4:33 PM

Date(s) Hiked: 8/26/08

Trails(s) Hiked: Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff, Mizpah Cutoff, Crawford...

Total Distance: <7 miles, 2412' vertical

Difficulty: Easy-ish for the adults, a bit moderate-tough for the kid and dog.

Conditions: Not bad. 60's at base at 9:30AM, Low 50's at summit around noon. Partly cloudy with clouds around 5000' breezy.

Special Required Equipment: Stuff to keep the kid happy, snacks, post-hike beer.

Trip Report:
Headed up to Bartlett Monday and set-out on Tuesday morning with the intention of getting the kid to bag her first 4000 footer before her 8th birthday (Sept. 7th) Unfortunately the first thing we noticed after parking at the Mt. Clinton Rd. lot was the "Missing" poster for the guy from VT who was last seen on the 19th. We headed up the connector around 9:30. Nice temps for the hike, being in the 60's. I won't rehash all the trail details, as many have done this one already. The hike to the summit for us adults was relatively easy with only a few spots that seemed more like "hiking" and scrambling than walking. However, we had to take numerous breaks for the kiddo (definitely not complaining about that) Funny thing was, every time we figured she was done, and offered to turn-around, she staunchly refused. Interesting how differently adults and kids use energy. We tend to conserve and use energy in a "slow-burn" Kids have a burst, then rest. Certainly made things interesting. A hike described as 1-1/2 hours to the summit took around 3. Absolutely worth it as Alex is really proud of her accomplishment. The way down was a bit trickier as we continued down to the Mizpah Hut. Didn't quite realize just how (relatively) steep the Webster Cliff is from Pierce to the hut. Luckily we had no issues despite a little bit of nervousness from the kid with the really short legs. We took the cutoff after a short break at the Mizpah hut and got back to the lot around 5pm. Over-all a really nice day, a really fun hike, and bragging-rights for the soon to be 8 year old.

Gibbs Falls

What the hell is a website doing here?

Crawford Path

There weren't enough cairns, so I built my own.

Obligatory Summit photo

deadheadskier · Aug 28, 2008, 4:45 PM

Very nice family friendly report Paul. This comes as a bit of a surprise and curve ball from your typical sarcastic a-hole posting style

**MichaelJ** · Aug 28, 2008, 4:46 PM

Awesome! Huge congratulations to your daughter, and kudos for getting her out there! And damn if that isn't one sweet summit photo.

W00t!

Paul · Aug 28, 2008, 5:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

Very nice family friendly report Paul. This comes as a bit of a surprise and curve ball from your typical sarcastic a-hole posting style

Keep throwing fastball after fastball and eventually the hitters catch-up to you. See J. Beckett.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelJ

Awesome! Huge congratulations to your daughter, and kudos for getting her out there! And damn if that isn't one sweet summit photo.

W00t!

Thanks, it was a great day for it. We're taken her on some "longer" hikes and she holds-up well. It was between Pierce and Osceola for her first 4k. We figured Pierce was more interesting for a kid. Helps having the dog along as well.

deadheadskier · Aug 28, 2008, 5:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Keep throwing fastball after fastball and eventually the hitters catch-up to you. See J. Beckett.

gotcha, just don't start goin' all Mr. Brady on us. that would not be swell

Skier75 · Aug 29, 2008, 6:33 AM

Very nice! Your daughter is adorable. You trying to turn her into a peakbagger, eh?

**MichaelJ** · Aug 29, 2008, 6:52 AM

Osceloa would be an excellent followup, those summit ledges make an excellent destination, and if she's got the energy to go over to East Osceola, I'll bet she'd love climbing the chimney between the two peaks. I sure did.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Aug 29, 2008, 8:27 AM

Wow steezy pants...one leg is shorts..one is long pants..you look alot different than your Avatar..

Mildcat · Sep 1, 2008, 1:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

you look alot different than your Avatar..

No kidding cause he looks nothing like Jeff Bridges, a little like Kevin Spacey, and nothing like Matthew McConaughey. Pauls daughter is totally adorable though. Must be because she takes after her mother.

Sorry Paul, I couldn't resist.

Paul · Sep 1, 2008, 8:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mildcat

No kidding cause he looks nothing like Jeff Bridges, a little like Kevin Spacey, and nothing like Matthew McConaughey. Pauls daughter is totally adorable though. Must be because she takes after her mother.

Sorry Paul, I couldn't resist.

I forgot about the Kevin Spacey one....

Yup, she's her Mother's "Mini-Me"

Aug 28, 2008, 4:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul Doofenschmirtz Evil Inc. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 3,328	Mt. Pierce 8/26/2008 Date(s) Hiked: 8/26/08 Trails(s) Hiked: Crawford Connector, Crawford Path, Webster Cliff, Mizpah Cutoff, Crawford... Total Distance: <7 miles, 2412' vertical Difficulty: Easy-ish for the adults, a bit moderate-tough for the kid and dog. Conditions: Not bad. 60's at base at 9:30AM, Low 50's at summit around noon. Partly cloudy with clouds around 5000' breezy. Special Required Equipment: Stuff to keep the kid happy, snacks, post-hike beer. Trip Report: Headed up to Bartlett Monday and set-out on Tuesday morning with the intention of getting the kid to bag her first 4000 footer before her 8th birthday (Sept. 7th) Unfortunately the first thing we noticed after parking at the Mt. Clinton Rd. lot was the "Missing" poster for the guy from VT who was last seen on the 19th. We headed up the connector around 9:30. Nice temps for the hike, being in the 60's. I won't rehash all the trail details, as many have done this one already. The hike to the summit for us adults was relatively easy with only a few spots that seemed more like "hiking" and scrambling than walking. However, we had to take numerous breaks for the kiddo (definitely not complaining about that) Funny thing was, every time we figured she was done, and offered to turn-around, she staunchly refused. Interesting how differently adults and kids use energy. We tend to conserve and use energy in a "slow-burn" Kids have a burst, then rest. Certainly made things interesting. A hike described as 1-1/2 hours to the summit took around 3. Absolutely worth it as Alex is really proud of her accomplishment. The way down was a bit trickier as we continued down to the Mizpah Hut. Didn't quite realize just how (relatively) steep the Webster Cliff is from Pierce to the hut. Luckily we had no issues despite a little bit of nervousness from the kid with the really short legs. We took the cutoff after a short break at the Mizpah hut and got back to the lot around 5pm. Over-all a really nice day, a really fun hike, and bragging-rights for the soon to be 8 year old. Gibbs Falls What the hell is a website doing here? Crawford Path There weren't enough cairns, so I built my own. Obligatory Summit photo __________________ When it comes to havoc, nobody wreaks like me!!

Aug 28, 2008, 4:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
deadheadskier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 4,620	Very nice family friendly report Paul. This comes as a bit of a surprise and curve ball from your typical sarcastic a-hole posting style __________________ Pat's Peak: 11/23 Waterville Valley: 11/29 07-08

Aug 28, 2008, 4:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,170	Awesome! Huge congratulations to your daughter, and kudos for getting her out there! And damn if that isn't one sweet summit photo. W00t! __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry Waterville 11/30

Aug 29, 2008, 6:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skier75 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 498	Very nice! Your daughter is adorable. You trying to turn her into a peakbagger, eh? __________________ \"J\"

Aug 29, 2008, 6:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,170	Osceloa would be an excellent followup, those summit ledges make an excellent destination, and if she's got the energy to go over to East Osceola, I'll bet she'd love climbing the chimney between the two peaks. I sure did. __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry Waterville 11/30

Aug 29, 2008, 8:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,915	Wow steezy pants...one leg is shorts..one is long pants..you look alot different than your Avatar..

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