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post 1651730453 11-30-2021, 07:46 AM
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Spent Sunday traversing a snow capped ridge in the White Mtns NH (Pics)

It's not officially winter yet, but winter conditions are certainly here in the mountains.
Fresh snow fell the previous 2 nights so even the trailhead was covered.

Nearly 2 miles of the trek was above treeline on the ridge, crossing the summit of 3 different peaks.

Views were limitless- the only thing hampering visibility was the curvature of the earth.
Temps were in the low teens, however the ridge was getting blasted by wind gusts that were bitter cold. A fellow climber had a gauge and he measured a 34mph gust (and we had stronger ones as we went). I was glad to have my heavy expedition mitts to keep the hands warm and a balaclava to protect the face.


(more pics to follow)

frozen waterfall on the way up




a view of the ridge from below



just breaking treeline before 9AM





some of the path ahead




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post 1651730523 11-30-2021, 07:48 AM
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cool pics brah. never thought I would like the mountains/cold weather for leisure but I won a trip to jackson hole WY and absolutely loved the place.
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post 1651730603 11-30-2021, 07:49 AM
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summit of peak #2, Mt Lincoln
had a brief break from the wind here to snap some pics



looking ahead to the final peak, the largest of the ridge, Mt Lafayette




Mt Washington in the distance


looking back at Mt Lincoln


windblown sign on the summit of Lafayette
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post 1651730773 11-30-2021, 07:52 AM
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God's country
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NH is the best. Went to Mt Washington with wife last year, it was a fkn blast and the bar was open while the rest of the world was being cucked





we might buy land up there
post 1651732823 11-30-2021, 08:28 AM
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Nice! Ever feel like attempting a one-day Presidential Traverse trek out there in winter?
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post 1651733453 11-30-2021, 08:36 AM
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post 1651733923 11-30-2021, 08:44 AM
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5,000 feet = hill not mountain
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I remember driving through that park at sunset once, drinking a hoppy pils (srs)
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post 1651736283 11-30-2021, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted By Witherman⏩
cool pics brah. never thought I would like the mountains/cold weather for leisure but I won a trip to jackson hole WY and absolutely loved the place.
It's a different world, I love it!
Originally Posted By IPoopStandingUp⏩
God's country
hells yea! grew up here and it will always be home
Originally Posted By EnforcerOTF⏩
NH is the best. Went to Mt Washington with wife last year, it was a fkn blast and the bar was open while the rest of the world was being cucked


we might buy land up there
Washington is awesome but it's such a zoo in summer. Winter summits are a lot less crowded
Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Nice! Ever feel like attempting a one-day Presidential Traverse trek out there in winter?
I'd love to but it's a b!tch to plan. Weather changes so fast that it's a last minute decision whether or not to attempt. Plus you need someone to help you plant your car either that morning or the night before then get a ride to the trailhead.
It's hard for me to step away from my company last minute, I typically have to plan time off a week or two in advance.
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Hnnnng.
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5,000 feet = hill not mountain
haters gonna hate

the White Mtns don't have the elevation of other peaks in the world, but the terrain is brutal and the weather is some of the worst in the world.

every year there's people, even world class mountaineers, that come here with that attitude and end up dying.
Mt Washington has the title "the most dangerous small mountain in the world". I just read a book about all the deaths over the years on it, some of them are nuts with the way the weather turned.
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post 1651736823 11-30-2021, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted By lightsarefallin⏩
I remember driving through that park at sunset once, drinking a hoppy pils (srs)
I used to always bring a cold beer to drink on the summit when I climb but I'm on a sober streak right now :-/
Originally Posted By nineOHnine⏩
Looks cold, but still want.

How do you stay warm brah
Lots of gear lmao

it's all about layers in the winter. Always stopping to add or subtract- can't let yourself get overheated when you're ascending because once that wind hits you up top, it'll freeze you up if you're sweaty.

I run three layers up top- long sleeve base with a hood, an insulated midlayer then a soft shell jacket to help break the wind. I also carry a puffy down parka to put on if it's crazy cold or if I need to stop for an extended period

on the lower, I only run two layers- long underwear base then a pair of softshells. I carry down pants but I've never needed to put them on around here.

two layers again for the hands- a thin glove liner and a big insulated pair of gloves to go over them. The liners are nice because it gives you some protection if you have to take the outer shell off to do anything (take pictures etc). I also carry a heavy pair of expedition mitts that are warm as fuk (the same ones they use on Everest). Not as mobile as gloves, but they're warm.

Then wool hat, ski googles, balaclava etc...
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post 1651736963 11-30-2021, 09:35 AM
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Dassit mane. Great pics, it's a beautiful area. Got any other hikes planned? I need to get out and do more this winter rather than hole up so much.
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Damn NH got wifi ?
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Originally Posted By nineOHnine⏩
Looks cold, but still want.

How do you stay warm brah
forgot to mention footwear:

sock liners with wool socks over. I have insulated hiking boots that are decent most of the time unless it's an extra long trek or severe weather in which I case I have a pair of mountaineering double boots:




Originally Posted By MrQuint⏩
Dassit mane. Great pics, it's a beautiful area. Got any other hikes planned? I need to get out and do more this winter rather than hole up so much.
oh hell yea, I'll be out climbing every chance I get from now until probably April when things start getting messy with the spring melt
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HNNNNNNNNNNG I know you busted the FATTEST,THICCEST nut into that snow boyo SRS
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Originally Posted By OffwhiteBrah⏩
Damn NH got wifi ?
nope, gotta head south to find wifi to post pics
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Looks beautiful
Not sure I could do it as I’m not about the cold but it definitely is gorgeous mane
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Awesome scenery, thanks for sharing. Brrr...other.

With all the gears and other necessities, how heavy was your total load?
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So jelly of you northeast brahs
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imagine falling into an ice cave up there
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Originally Posted By Woody-5⏩
It's not officially winter yet, but winter conditions are certainly here in the mountains.
Fresh snow fell the previous 2 nights so even the trailhead was covered.

Nearly 2 miles of the trek was above treeline on the ridge, crossing the summit of 3 different peaks.

Views were limitless- the only thing hampering visibility was the curvature of the earth.
Temps were in the low teens, however the ridge was getting blasted by wind gusts that were bitter cold. A fellow climber had a gauge and he measured a 34mph gust (and we had stronger ones as we went). I was glad to have my heavy expedition mitts to keep the hands warm and a balaclava to protect the face.


(more pics to follow)

frozen waterfall on the way up




a view of the ridge from below



just breaking treeline before 9AM





some of the path ahead




Wow, mirin! Beautiful pics OP!
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
Awesome scenery, thanks for sharing. Brrr...other.

With all the gears and other necessities, how heavy was your total load?
My typical winter pack is usually 30-35 pounds. Little heavier on this trek where I had my snowshoes strapped to the back just in case the drifts warranted their use.
Originally Posted By BrooksKoepka⏩
So jelly of you northeast brahs
my favorite time of year up here!
Originally Posted By bfdehewdbyywhn⏩
imagine falling into an ice cave up there
people die every year up here in the Whites. usually not from falls or crevasses, but from exposure. Weather comes in so fast up there. can be clear skies then a few minutes later you're in a white out and can't even see where the route goes.
Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Wow, mirin! Beautiful pics OP!
thank you! I'll be up there every weekend now that they're snow capped!
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