Sugarloaf1989 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great pic. Did not realize that river was like that anywhere. Doesn't even look like RI The Mt Hope is in Connecticut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenson Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Had some nice skies at the homestead this morning just out ahead of a swath of clouds with some much needed showers therein. It was muggy this morning but temps were comfortably in the low/mid 60s. The humidity and scraps of fog always give such a nice sense of depth and layering to the landscape. Looking ESE down our local valley toward the Connecticut River and NH beyond: And more due east this time across the field with 4810' Mt. Moosilauke in the distance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Duxbury beach on Saturday. 10am to 11pm. BBQ, beers, campfires and nudity. Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The Mt Hope is in Connecticut. Lol... I thought it went into Mt Hope Bay...oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 summery pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 love the ski lift shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hiked the Baldface Loop this morning. At the trailhead before it was light enough to see and did not bring my headlamp, so had to chillax for 15 minutes. When doing my research on this trail, it was often mentioned that the granite slabs that lead to the false summit on the south peak are very technically demanding. True story! Not sure if I'd attempt it in wet conditions ... fortunately today was dry! After successfully scaling these slabs, it was on to the task of rock climbing. Lots of hand-gripping required to make it over the granite outcroppings. This went on until the false summit was reached. Nearing the summit of South Baldface, elevation just shy of 3,600'. This shot is looking back down towards the false summit. Look at all the open views! This shot is taken on the summit of North Baldface, looking back towards South Baldface in the center and the false summit on the left. The distance between the two summits is 1.2 miles, much of which is, again, open air. After leaving North Baldface, the trail leads yet again to more open-air sections and spectacular views from rocky cliffs. My battery ran out at this point - think I snapped 130 pics. lol The trail continues down to the trailhead, but I opted to detour onto another trail - the Meader Ridge trail - which extended the hike length by two miles. All told, over 12 miles put on the boots today. Highly recommend this hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks for the shots Eric. If I can get up there, we'll have to hook up for a hike. The Baldface loop is a top 10 hike. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks for the shots Eric. If I can get up there, we'll have to hook up for a hike. The Baldface loop is a top 10 hike. Nice job. Thanks! Hooking up for some climbing sounds great. Think next week I'll tackle one of NHs 48 4000' peaks and then in two weeks take on Mount Washington, which I've heard is not a terribly difficult hike but it is on my bucket list so gotta take care o' business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks! Hooking up for some climbing sounds great. Think next week I'll tackle one of NHs 48 4000' peaks and then in two weeks take on Mount Washington, which I've heard is not a terribly difficult hike but it is on my bucket list so gotta take care o' business. You just hiked one of the more difficult hikes you'll find. Technical and long. You can do any of the 4000s. Maybe try some of the southern 4000s? Passaconaway/Whiteface? I need to get myself back in shape. I've not been good to myself over the last couple years. Let me add that there is nothing better than feeling on top of the world after climbing above treeline. It's liberating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You just hiked one of the more difficult hikes you'll find. Technical and long. You can do any of the 4000s. Maybe try some of the southern 4000s? Passaconaway/Whiteface? I need to get myself back in shape. I've not been good to myself over the last couple years. Let me add that there is nothing better than feeling on top of the world after climbing above treeline. It's liberating. Absolutely agree about above treeline. When I drove up Mount Washington I was amazed with the changing flora and it was right then that I knew I needed to hike it. Quite an addiction - I feel bad about putting my kayak in mothballs but it is such a feeling of satisfaction to reach the peak. Thanks for the suggestion for next week - I'll certainly research it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hiked the Baldface Loop this morning. At the trailhead before it was light enough to see and did not bring my headlamp, so had to chillax for 15 minutes. When doing my research on this trail, it was often mentioned that the granite slabs that lead to the false summit on the south peak are very technically demanding. True story! Not sure if I'd attempt it in wet conditions ... fortunately today was dry! After successfully scaling these slabs, it was on to the task of rock climbing. Lots of hand-gripping required to make it over the granite outcroppings. This went on until the false summit was reached. Nearing the summit of South Baldface, elevation just shy of 3,600'. This shot is looking back down towards the false summit. Look at all the open views! This shot is taken on the summit of North Baldface, looking back towards South Baldface in the center and the false summit on the left. The distance between the two summits is 1.2 miles, much of which is, again, open air. After leaving North Baldface, the trail leads yet again to more open-air sections and spectacular views from rocky cliffs. My battery ran out at this point - think I snapped 130 pics. lol The trail continues down to the trailhead, but I opted to detour onto another trail - the Meader Ridge trail - which extended the hike length by two miles. All told, over 12 miles put on the boots today. Highly recommend this hike. Nice pics, Eric. You're getting ingood shape this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Excellent pics! I've been up the southerly Mahoosucs, Fulling Mill, Goose-eye, etc but never on the Baldpates. A number of years back, two coworkers climbed Baldpate in early November. NOT recommended unless one has crampons available, which they didn't. Going up was difficult; coming back down was terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayjawintastawm Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Awesome pics and I miss the NE mountains! Definitely pick up a pair of Microspikes or equivalent for those shoulder seasons. The Baldpates are tricky enough without ice- can definitely see how coming down would be hairy with no traction! I use them out here in CO for above treeline with non-serious ice and snow- the CO natives with me are astounded at how well they work- somehow they have not yet caught on here. Can wear them with any boots and ball them up and put in your pocket when you don't need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Couple of new ones from me. Marshfied Ma 7/21..These are unedited. No pshop level nonsense. Wife due with #2 in October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Couple of new ones from me. Marshfied Ma 7/21..These are unedited. No pshop level nonsense Wow, these are cool ... love the colors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Nice Andrew. Marshvegas FTW. Congrats BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metagraphica Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 A couple of lucky shot's from around 7:30pm yesterday as the last fizzling line of showers was moving through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metagraphica Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Couple of new ones from me. Marshfied Ma 7/21..These are unedited. No pshop level nonsense. Gotta love when mother nature put's on a show like that! Congrat's to you and your wife as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Here a few of the balloon launches from the Green River Festival 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Undercast valley fog this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 went to a beach wedding in Newport, RI last night. The rain almost held off til the end, and once it stopped it turned into a wonderful summer night. Wonderful summer nights create smiles like this. EDIT: Sorry for the creepily large picture. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 went to a beach wedding in Newport, RI last night. The rain almost held off til the end, and once it stopped it turned into a wonderful summer night. Wonderful summer nights create smiles like this. EDIT: Sorry for the creepily large picture. lol Nice pic Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 More chick, less you. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice pic Chris! Thanks Joe. I forgot how fun places near the shore can be. Definitely a different atmosphere close to the water. More chick, less you. Please. Creep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice Andrew. Marshvegas FTW. Congrats BTW. Thanks Scott. Love NW wind sunsets. Another one of my favorite summer sights: I asked my wife if I could frame this and put it in the kitchen. Didn't go over so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Ha, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Couple more randoms 4th of July Me returning to port after tuna fishing and getting my ass kicked in a storm. Cutting a little tuna fish I caught last week...fresh sushi Nothing better....steak tips burgers and beer cooked on the beach Duxbury beach dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've been down there near saquish only once driving around. Have to do it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've been down there near saquish only once driving around. Have to do it more. Non resident beach sticker $350. Luckily my sister is a resident so we do multiple car loads of people back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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