Saturday August 6, 2005

Mt Adams

Today we joined Sarah, Lenny, Christine, and Rachel on a hike up Mt Adams. While waiting for Sarah and Lenny to arrive we also met Artex and Zach who were doing another hike.

This is the route we took today. As you can see we ascended on the left of King Ravine and came down on the right..

Directions to the trailhead: From Twin Mountain take Rte 115 East to Rte 2. Follow Rte 2 East, past the Water Wheel (good breakfast spot). Just past Lowes store/gas station, park at the Appilachia parking lot that is well marked on your right.

The profile of our hike.

A 3-D view of our hike to the summit.

Here we are at the start of the hike with Lenny sharing his coffee with Geri.

We ascended via the Airline trail which is easy to follow and not too steep. We played leap frog with two other groups up until tree line where they warn you of the danger of hiking above tree line.

As you approach treeline you get a great view of Mt Adams.

Here are Sarah and Rachel enjoying the view into King Ravine.

A view of the ridge up to the summit. Notice the kewl clouds.

A view into King Ravine.

We had high clouds, a slight breeze, and great views all day.

Rachel viewing Mt Adams with Lenny approaching from below - notice the moose hat he is wearing - another SherpaJohn wanna be :>

Here are Rachel and Geri discussing worldly affairs. Rachel decided that she would run over to summit Mt Madison at this point and catch up to us on the summit of Adams. She is a very strong hiker.

Here come Christine, Lenny, and Sarah making their way up the rocks on the approach to Mt Adams.

This was our first hike with Christine who claimed she was shy - we managed to break her out of her shell :> .

Sarah and Lenny approaching the summit with Mt Madison in the background.

At the summit Chirstine met MtnMAgic and SilentCal, two other members of VFTT.

Geri with Mt Jefferson in the background. This was our first time on Mt Adams that we had views!

Christine enjoying the views - this was her first time to Mt Adams.

Sarah missing SherpaJohn, but enjoying the great weather we were blessed with.

Lenny and his moose hat - Rachel chilling out behind him.

With the great weather, the summit was crowded today.

Rachel working on her tan. I think the only reason she hikes it to get closer to the sun!

Geri and Lenny modifying the hike to take us down the West side of King Ravine.

Guess the side trip to Madison took it's toll on Rachel - she grabbed a short nap.

The view east to Mt Madison - notice Star Lake at the base.

SilentCal snapped a picture of our group before we leave the summit.

Just before we left we notice Dick Johnson - a gentleman we met a couple of times last year. It was great catching up with him and sharing stories.

Geri and Dick trading stories with Wild Cat ski area in the background.

We finally got to meet GhostDog! What a great pooch. That's MtnMagic in the background.

This is a great hike if you want a lot of time above tree line.

our next stop on the descent was Crag camp - an RMC cabin with a great view from the deck.

While Geri was checking on the view, Sarah, Lenny, and Rachel chatted inside.

Imagine waking up to this view every day! King Ravine with Mt Madison in the background

And if the view of the mountains isn't enough to make you happy - hiking with these 4 babes certainly does the trick.

As we make our way back to the cars we cross a stream.

Geri making sure I got a pic of the stream, before we descend the final leg of the hike.

Tom relaxing on the summit.

Geri doing the same as we rest for the 9+ mile return trip.

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