Mount Washington

Trail: Monadnock Sunapee Greenway

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

“Nice little hike and some fairly good views from a small hill. Just doing easy stuff until I can fix my knee. Shay is still retired, but he has been joining me on these smaller peaks. Thanks Shay they dont call you the Boy Wonder for nothing.”

Trail: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“This was a roll of the dics today. Steph and I planned this over the weekend and then the forecast changed but we stuck with the plan. Initially the weather was good but the rain started early on into the hike so all the wet slabs up Ammo required cars. There was some mud and standing water along the Ammo trail. Higher up on Ammo there was a remnant of a monorail. Many of us had spikes but none of us used them. The snow was avoidable by going along the sides. By the time we reached the hut the rain had stopped and the rocks were drying out. Crawford Path up to the Monroe loop was a stream but our feet were already wet so it didn't matter. The Monroe Loop was drying out nicely and offered good footing. The summit was lovely and windy but with great views. Crawford Path up to Mt Washington was dry in places, but also had some areas of standing and running water. The summit was windy so we didn't stay long. The winds were picking up and were forecasted to get stronger so we made our way down. Gulfside had good footing and the rocks were mostly dry. We had planned to cut over towards the Jewell trail when we hit the Westside trail but opted to just descend along side the cog to save on time. The cog had the typical sliding rocks which required care. This wrapped up my Grid - 576 achieved. I am beyond grateful to the incredible friends who joined me today. I have learned that this project started out as being out the mountains, but is really about the people. I am blessed and so grateful.”

Trail: Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches

“No spikes needed anymore for Lionhead trail. The two steep odd-angled snow fields just below treeline can be traversed without traction, just use caution. These should even get easier to cross as the week progresses with the warm temps. Above treeline is bare ground, except for three snowfields below the Keyhole. The first two are low-angled and easy to walk right over, the third is steep but can be avoided by rock hopping along the edge. Nice morning on the Rockpile, good views, minimal wind, and quiet trails.”