Mt. Washington, June 9
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Denis
June 14, 2013
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http://vimeo.com/68298944

I'm amazed at how much is left.
The Colonel
June 14, 2013
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Denis,
Thanks for sharing! Wonder what is latest that Mt Washington has had skiable snow?
The Colonel
Droogie
June 15, 2013
Member since 03/22/2012 🔗
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Here is someone saying July 17th: http://timefortuckerman.com/photopick.html

Denis
June 15, 2013
Member since 07/12/2004 🔗
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Originally Posted By: Droogie
Here is someone saying July 17th: http://timefortuckerman.com/photopick.html

This link is from 1997, an exceptional year. The month of May 97 set a record with 100 inches of snow. I skied the Gulf of Slides in early June 97 and it was spectacular, still my best ever Mt. Washington trip.

About 20 years ago my son and I went to tucks in early July, but I forget the day. It was my worst trip. We camped at Hermit Lake and had our food bag invaded by squirrels. The bowl was badly undercut and you could hear running water under the snow. Hiking up my son broke thru the undercut snow into icy water up to his armpits. The black flies were so bad that blood was running down our faces into our eyes. After one short run of 10 turns or so we bailed on the second night of camping and hiked down to Pinkham Notch. We ran into 2 MDs hiking who were convinced we had fallen and suffered head injuries. They asked our names, what year was it and who was president.
eggraid
June 19, 2013
Member since 02/9/2010 🔗
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Originally Posted By: Denis
Originally Posted By: Droogie
Here is someone saying July 17th: http://timefortuckerman.com/photopick.html


About 20 years ago my son and I went to tucks in early July, but I forget the day. It was my worst trip. We camped at Hermit Lake and had our food bag invaded by squirrels. The bowl was badly undercut and you could hear running water under the snow. Hiking up my son broke thru the undercut snow into icy water up to his armpits. The black flies were so bad that blood was running down our faces into our eyes. After one short run of 10 turns or so we bailed on the second night of camping and hiked down to Pinkham Notch. We ran into 2 MDs hiking who were convinced we had fallen and suffered head injuries. They asked our names, what year was it and who was president.


That sounds terrible! black flies?!?!?! being mistaken for people with head injuries!?!?!?! I can't say my worst ski day has been remotely close to that.
Denis
June 20, 2013
Member since 07/12/2004 🔗
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Originally Posted By: eggraid
That sounds terrible! black flies?!?!?! being mistaken for people with head injuries!?!?!?! I can't say my worst ski day has been remotely close to that.


When you undertake an adventure, all you are guaranteed is an adventure. This day ended with a hike down to Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch, hot showers, hot food and comfortable bunk beds in a room with screened windows. The next morning we were in fine spirits and none the worse for wear. smile

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