Climbing 10k feet through the presidential

This morning I got up bright and early and placed my package. Then he lay on the bed and ate leftover pizza and drank chocolate milk. I was quite tired and I was definitely eager to move for the day. But at the same time, I was very anxious to get up and more from Mount Washington. It is difficult to say what the weather will have today. But the prognosis looks quite clear.

Around 5:30 am I met Taco and the stew picked us up just outside the motel. And he left us back to the beginning of the path where they picked us up yesterday morning. We had just less than 3 miles from the alternative route that avoids up and on the mountain cats. Then we would connect with the at right by Osgood tent site. That’s where the first great moment of the day would begin.

I am quite excited to be making the presidential traverse towards the south to vary. I really think that going to the south is the ideal direction for this mountain range. Just because you have a faster access to Mount Washington, and return to the fastest tree line. Instead of taking 12 miles to get to Mount Washington going north, they are only approximately 8 miles to reach Mount Washington going south. That is not a big difference, but that is when you think about how much slower the terrain is here. 4 miles can take two hours or can take even more, depending on the land.

Addressing Mount Madison.

I knew that the climb to Mount Madison was going to be ridiculously steep. I remember being one of the most brutal descent sections throughout the entire path that goes north. I am very happy to be able to do it south. Uploading something ridiculously steep is always much easier than going down. The first mile and a half was the whole path, and was not as steep as he remembered. Then, once we climb above the tree line, we jumped between rocks and rocks, fighting for the rest of the road. Even so, the route was much easier than he remembered. That probably has a lot to do with climbing instead.

Looking where we come, while climbing Mount Madison.

When we got on the top, we saw some ladies who are making a one -day walk. I was super fog towards the top and there were not very large views. And it was also a bit windy. Although everything considered, the weather was quite good. I think there is at least the possibility that the fog explodes later and we could obtain some opinions during the day.

A photo of my rock playing Mount Madison.

After arriving in Madison, we had approximately half a decent mile until the next cabin. What was not as steep as he remembered. We decided to stop in the cabin and enter quickly. I was filled with water and talked to the good guy offered as a volunteer there. I could also use a toilet, which is always incredible. And we continued and we had some brief wave uploads before starting the great climb of Mount Washington. Even the most casual increases here are still quite rocky and steep, but nothing happened for more than half a mile or so.

Within Madison’s cabin.

Near this section of the path we saw tons of hiking people. There are tons of path you can access to reach Mount Washington faster. So many people will do that and make a shorter route over the course. People also take the train to do some hiking, and then go back the train. The crazy thing that some people do not realize Mount Washington is that it is accessible to vehicles and also has a trains system that can take people to the top.

Within Madison’s cabin.

The section of the path between Mount Madison and Mount Washington is quite rocky and slow. I remembered that it was one of the slowest sections of the traverse. But if I remember, after climbing Mount Washington, you fall in the tree line a little faster and the path becomes a little less technical. That is at least what I expect.

After making some short climbs, we started the final climb to Mount Washington. Which is actually surprisingly gradual and I really didn’t care at all. The rocks are also larger, so it is much easier to walk and climb. You really don’t need to use your hands at all. And there are many cairns throughout the section of the path, so it is quite easy to follow. Even when visibility is low.

It was at some point between noon and 1 PM when we reached the top of Mount Washington. And, of course, a train had just arrived like us. So I ran to the monument as quickly as I could to queue for a photo. It’s crazy to think that you have to wait in line for a photo at the top of a mountain! Especially when you think about the fact that most people are not even climbing the mountain. They are driving their car or raising the train. Today, although the line was much less crazy than I remembered that it was in 2023.

Taco and I at the top of Mount Washington.

While we were there for the monuments, a boy greeted me and said he saw my YouTube videos. Which is very fun and always surprises me. In recent days, while I have been walking with Taco, we have met tons of people who watch my videos or read blogs. I have taken many photos with people who are always very funny. If you are reading this and recently take a photo together on your phone, definitely sending me on Instagram! In general, I do not get my own copy of those photos because people take them on their own phones.

A photo of mine at the top of Mount Washington! My final mission on the path of the Apalaches.

Before descending to Mount Washington, we go to the small store. Which is really a dream of hikers. One of the specials for today was Chili Cheese Dogs for six dollars, which is a robbery! At least at the top of Mount Washington. I have a Chile cheese dog and a Pepper dr and then we sit inside to eat. That would definitely make me driven for the great descent to come. There were tons of people inside and many groups of younger people doing some type of organized backpacking trip.

Descending from Mount Madison or Mount Washington.

After eating, we began to advance through the mountain. There would still be a good elevation gain for the day, but in general we had much more descending than climbing. What was not necessarily going to be something good. I remember that some of the path are pleasant and easy and mainly pine forest. But I also remember many great falls near the Webster Cliffs area. But by the time we had left Mount Washington, we were having a great time. My only real objective for the day was to try to go to the road before it darkened. Because I definitely have to pass the road and start the next climb tonight.

Lake of the Cabaña Clouds near Mount Washington.

The following hours were quite tedious and were a relatively easy mixture of trails and a rather technical path. From time to time we made good weather, which was incredible. Then we would hit a section of the path that required to use his hands to lower very slowly. Actually, there were many sections like that close to the webster Cliffs area. We definitely moved around one mile per hour for a while.

Near the lake of the hut clouds.

A photo of mine, uploading a lot of rocks.

But the more we descend, the easier the path became. And although it was still steep, we eventually needed to use our hands. It was just a normal steep descent while walking. Then, just after 8 pm, I reached the road. That’s where you can get hooked north of Conway. Taco and I took a quick break along the way. It is probably the last break we take for the rest of the day. When we were on the road, I had 10 miles left to go to the path where I will connect my foot. I am at the beginning of the Zealand path, just because that’s where I could leave when I was walking with Ibex and I injured a few weeks ago. But I am planning to meet my dad at the beginning of the path around 7 in the morning, so I prefer not to leave 10 miles to do in the morning.

It may have been nebulous above, but today’s visibility was quite good.

My plan for the night was to do at least three more miles and reach the next refuge. But the shelter is directed by the AMC and I think you have to pay to stay there. While looking at the map, it didn’t seem that there were many other options in the area. I remember that there were many sea walks and the path was a bit swampy sometimes.

A photo that Taco took me near the webster cliffs area.

When we left the road, we had about 1500 feet of elevation. It started quite steep along a paved road. Then we returned to the real path and was really steep for the next mile more or less. But after that we continued uphill and the degree leveled a lot. I was very tired at this time. I could probably move forward for a while and that my day tomorrow is much easier, but I really didn’t want to do it.

The sun began to settle as we advanced on webster cliffs.

When we pass through the Spur path for the shelter, we decided to go down and take a look. Most shelters have caregivers. Although it was at some point around 10 pm, so I wasn’t sure if someone would be close. I thought we could configure somewhere away from the royal shelter and the designated sites, but we would only have to do.

The sign on the road.

While we walked along the lateral path, the caregiver came out and greeted us. She was walking to look at the stars. And it really turns out that it was Trix, a former walker through that I know through sugar. When I saw sugar in the notch hostel, I had told me that her friend Trix is the caretaker of one of the huts in this area. But it had happened completely. Trx told us where to be configured and managed to locate my Trekking post on a platform. Fortunately, there were places to tie the guidelines.

Taco and I were awake for a while talking to Trix. She was super great and had a lot to tell us. I’m glad we ended up camping here at night because it was a good way to finish the day. I had dinner a little and then lay in my store. I realize that today was a very long day, but it was even longer than I initially realized. We did the entire presidential tour of the road to the road, and something else. It ended up being a day of 27 miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain. And we were walking for 17 hours! I know that tomorrow I will be super exhausted.

But because we get so far, I only have 7 miles in the morning to leave at the beginning of the path. So I just have to start walking around 4:30 am to get to 7 am and meet my dad. And it will take us to Boston and then I will fly back to the west coast. I look forward to some «standard» hiking days, where I am not walking for 13 to 17 hours a day. It will be a relief to make thousands again and do it on a much less demanding field. There are still many walks for the year, but in my opinion, I just finished the most difficult section of the entire crown of the calendar year.

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