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Got up, packed up, made pancakes, got out. Hiked up to the ridge trail, did the blue blaze to Mount Liberty, from where we could see the start of the ridge. Then went on to the ridge proper. Summited Little Haystack, Lincoln, and Lafayette. Weather was stellar, but extremely windy and cold. A lot of

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Took a zero at the Notch Hostel. The High Peaks Forecast had some really nasty things to say about today’s weather, so we decided not to go up to Franconia Ridge, which is really exposed. Used the day to relax and do some light chores. Borrowed bikes and went into town. Bought food, got a

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Did South and North Kinsman today as an ‘easy’ 16 mile slackpack. Started at 6:50 at Kinsman Notch in the fog. Weather cleared up while doing the Mt Wolf PUDs. Got our feet wet on the bog boards. After that, hiked/scrambled up South Kinsman. Very windy on top, nice views. Then on to North Kinsman,

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Started the day well rested after a night in the Hikers Welcome barn. Hiked out at 8:15, did a creek crossing, passed the 1800 mile marker, then slow and steady up Mount Moosilauke. First of the White Mountain 4000ers. Up there spectacular views, clouds, and lunch. Started the descent just before noon. Took a long

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Did relatively easy 15 miles from the Hexacuba Shelter to the Hikers Welcome Hostel. Resupplied in town, got a shower, grilled a pizza. Tomorrow the first day in the White Mountains, we’ll be slackpacking Mount Moosilauke for starters.

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