Owl's Head Hike Oct. 9,///Bonds Overnite Hike Oct. 16-17

[NH_Mtn_Hiker]

Nothing new that I know of, but here's what I have:

Owl's Head hike: Meet at 7:00am, Oct. 9th, Lincoln-Woods parking area . 6-9 of us going. This will be # 48 for Creek Critter. Most are bringing something to share for a pot-luck party at the bottom of the slide afterwards. I have the wine and wine glasses. Dave has the cheese and crackers. Creek Critter is bringing grapes.

Bonds Overnight hike: Oct. 16/17. We still need a meeting time and place. It looks as if 2 people are going to stay at the Zealand hut Saturday night after bagging Zealand and West Bond. Then they are going to hike back up to meet us Sunday morning at Guyot and finish the Bonds. I have a new tent, sleeping bag, and a new Jetboil stove, can't wait to try them out.

 

[MtnMagic]

Ok we're on for Saturday!

We can discuss the Bonds on our long adventure. The hour long bush whack comes to mind as the perfect time to ponder this with the group to keep spirts high while we are away from the trail.

I have some great pointers for the JetBoil as I use one.

See you folks @ 7am, Cheers!

 

[skimom]

Got my jetboil before heading to Baxter. Didn't have the opportunity to use it so I'm looking forward to using it on the Bonds trip.

Magic - I'm looking forward to hearing your jetboil tips on the hike Saturday.

 

[MtnMagic]

May I share one now?! Bring some freeze dried food (Mtn House e.g.)or dry soup, etc and a cup. Boil the water and pour it into the pouch/cup. Oatmeal also is better in a separate cup, it keeps the Jetboil clean and no mess.
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Don't forget the plastic spoon!

 

[NH_Mtn_Hiker]

Another tip is to keep the fuel warm in cold weather. At night put it in your sleeping bag for easier startup on those cold mornings.

Note: Most liquid fuels including butane (lighters) won't ignite if it gets too cold.

 

[MtnMagic]

Yes, put it in your sleeping bag to warm the fuel!

See you at 6-7 a.m. for breakfast and maybe a hot cup of coffee!

Cheers!!!

 

[NH_Mtn_Hiker]

I well as Mtn House supper and breakfast, I'm bringing coffee and Hot cocoa w/ marshmallows.

Did I write that

What I meant was, as well as bringing Mtn House foods for supper and breakfast, I'm bringing coffee and Hot cocoa w/ marshmallows.

 

[skimom]

Would it be totally offensive to bring a little peppermint schnapps to go with that hot cocoa and marshmallows ?? :dunce:

 

[MtnMagic]

Heck no!

Bring a lot to share!!

 

[NH_Mtn_Hiker]

Sharing is good!

 

[MichaelJ]

Ya'll have a safe trip on Owl's Head today ... I'll wave from Camel's Hump!

 

[MtnMagic]

Thank you Michael.I trust Camel's Hump was great fun for you!

O.H. went well, a few falls, no injuries. We bushwhacked in and out. Met lotsa hikers including AMCer Ed Hawkins. Creek Critter finished her 48. So did Walter, who we met on the trail. At the bottom of the slide we had grapes, banana bread, orange chocolate, brownies, cheese and crackers, and 2 bottles of well chilled merlot. Life is good!

 

[MichaelJ]

Woo-hoo! Congrats to them! Camel's Hump was a blast. I especially enjoyed finding a cider mill afterward and getting a delicious tall glass of cold cider, and a dozen fresh cider doughnuts. Mmm. Love cider doughnuts!

 

[MtnMagic]

Any others that have the gear and experience are welcomed to join us on this adventure, just send me a private message.

We're meeting at Zealand parking lot 8 am (7:45 is much better!) this Saturday, the 16th for an overnight trip to re-visit Mt Zealand and it's off to the remote Bonds. Bring the minimum amount of water to hydrate yourselve until we reach the hut 2.7 miles later where we can fill up. It's 7.7 miles (just 5 from the hut) to the Guyot overflow site where nearby we'll set up tents, bags, etc. and slack pack (leave our gear and continue with just bare necessaries like water, snacks, light, wind breaker) 3.4 miles r.t. to Mt Bond, Bondcliff and catch the sunset from Mt Bond on the return to our camp. We'll have a campfire Saturday night and listen to the playoffs on the radio!

After a hearty breakfast, West Bond sees our easy visit in the morning (1 mile, 45 minutes r.t.), then we'll break camp and head out. 11.1 miles on day one, 8.7 miles on day two. Four summits on the 48 list bagged, in the Pemi during the foliage season, hiking among the mountains and being with great friends.

It doesn't get any better than this!

 

[MtnMagic]

I've been packed and ready to go since yesterday. Is it Saturday yet? The weather appears to be light showers in the morning stopping around 10-11. Great weather at night and for Sunday.

Skimom will leave her vehicle (I'll meet her and drive to Zealand) at the Galehead lot as she wants to bag Galehead while in the neighborhood. Creekcritter may join her as she wants to add more mtns on Sunday. Seesh, nothing like a weekend of hiking in the Pemi with a full packi!
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Sometimes when I reflect on all the beer I drink, I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. I think, "It is better to drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
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