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Winter 2005 hikes - Carter Notch, Lafayette/Lincoln, Blue Hills

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Carter Notch snowshoe trip - February 12-13, 2005

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Jim going in search of water (photo from Scott).

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Jim digging out the hole where we get water while Dave and Scott look on.

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Donning the rubber glove to reach into the hole in the ice to get water.

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Brrrrrrrr!

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Dave, Gerry, Gail, Ginny, Amy, and Jim eating breakfast in Carter Hut (photo by Scott).

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Ginny and Gerry hiking across the lake beginning the trek down from Carter Notch.

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View of Wildcat from just above the Carter Notch lake.

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Dave, Gail, Jim, and Amy at a scenic viewpoint heading down the Nineteen Mile Brook trail from Carter Notch.

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Artistic shot!

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I found a GREAT place to relax before continuing down the trail. Too bad I didn't notice the yellow spot until I got up.

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Just think, I'm supposed to be at work right now.

 


Lafayette/Lincoln hike with Jonatha, Brutus and friends - March 23, 2005

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Mt. Lafayette & Mt. Lincoln view from going up the Old Bridal Path.

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Early spring icicles were clinging to the trees all the way up the trail.

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Mt. Lafayette summit. Such a beautiful day to be skipping work!!!!

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Mt. Lafayette summit.

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Mt. Lafayette summit.

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Jonatha and I at the top of Mt. Lafayette.

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Franconia Ridge trail sign on top of Mt. Lafayette.

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Looking out over the Pemigewasset Wilderness area.

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Franconia Ridge.

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Sally and Jonatha waiting for me to figure out my camera with freezing cold hands.

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Brutus telling Sally that she's on his spot.

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Amy and Sally hiking towards Jonatha on Franconia Ridge.

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On top of Mt. Lincoln.

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Amy on Mt. Lincoln summit.

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The spring melt begins. Cool ice melt on Falling Waters trail.

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Jonatha getting the same shot.

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Jonatha and her best trail buddy Brutus.



Blue Hills hike - March 26, 2005

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Hiking in the Blue Hills with Will Gans.

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View of Boston from one part of our hike on the Skyline trail at the Blue Hills.

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Boston Harbor view.

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crazy girl