Starting location: Madison Spring Hut
Ending location: Pinkham Notch
State: NH
Miles today: 7.8
Miles total: 1,860.1
We were very fortunate to have great weather through the presidential range. We knew that weather was going to deteriorate late yesterday afternoon into this morning. We woke up to a foggy morning with heavy winds. Mt Madison was the last mountain we had to climb in the presidential range. The climb was steep and rocky but it was nothing compared to the climb down. During the descent, we were belted with very strong winds that almost blow us over at times. We were constantly putting layers of clothes on and off in an attempt to be comfortable. It was a relief when we finally dropped below tree line and we were sheltered from the wind. It took us over 3 hours and go about 3 miles.
After 5 days of being beaten up by the White Mountains, we planned on a shorter day. Our friend Marty McFly knew a thru hiker from 2007 that had a house in North Conway, NH. Luckly, she was happy to pick us up and give us a bed & shower for the night. We had a great night with pizza and a good night sleep. Thank you so much M&M.
Kristen mentioned this before but pictures from my phone truly do not give justice to the beauty of the White Mountains. Kristen will upload pictures from her camera onto Facebook when we get home.
Kristen walking through the clouds coming off of Mt Washington yesterday.
Notice the trail zig zagging up the base of Mt Jefferson.
Conan + Backwards
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Hey kids! So my Dad will be in Booth Bay Harbor Maine this weekend. I'm not sure if that is close to where you will be, but if it is call me bc he said he'd be happy to pick y'all up, feed you and give you a place to sleep! Hope you're loving New England!
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