John and Trudy’s photos from the hike. See the full trip report.

Isaac was enthusiastic about rock climbing as we passed the medium rocks on the second day of the backpack trip. But then he switched his plan to just climbing the little rocks. We did not understand the transformation until he said that he was afraid of the bobcat that had been under some of the […]

Delmarva Paddlers Retreat This was the 30th annual Greenland qajaq symposium at Camp Arrowhead, on Rehoboth Bay, Delaware sponsored by Qajaq USA. Multiple classes were available through the 4 day symposium.  Participants were mostly mid to older adults with some down to late 20s. Skill levels were from beginner to competition rollers and paddlers. Everyone […]

Hike Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on Mt Washington to the top of the water falls.

Isaac has his own telemark setup including boots, skiis with binds, and skins.

Leaving a base camp at Camp Siberia, our first goal was to climb to Anderson Glacier

Our second climb was on the north face of Mt LaCrosse to an unamed glacier that we spotted from Mt Anderson. We had been trying to explain to Isaac the need to check the ice pack for possible weak spots. Then we found a great example.

We decided to make the attempt to reach LaCrosse Pass, and did reach the pass. The rewards included views and a distant black bear.