It is time for the summer vacation, and that means my annual climb in the White Mountains. Unfortunately, I could use another two months of training - or maybe I should have started two months earlier than I did! Anyway, ready-or-not, here it comes! The 'deed' is happening on Thursday and Friday. The forecast, as of now, seems perfect - too good to be true, actually. What's the saying - "If it sounds too good to be true...."? Let's hope not.
While we are not summitting any of the 4000' peaks this year, our hike is much longer than usual - about 7.5 miles the 1st day and over 5 miles the second. We are traversing the Ethan Pond Trail to the Zealand Falls Hut. Although I have been to that hut, I have never overnighted there, so I am looking forward to this experience.
Our base camp is once again in nearby Bartlett, Glen Ellis Campground. After the scattered t-storms tomorrow, the rest of the week looks to be ideal - even Mother Nature's own AC at night!
The second half of my vacation will take me to my sister's and her famiy in Gettysburg, a beautiful part of our country steeped in history. She wants me to bring the rain down her way since they are in a drought. Hard to remember what that is like with all the rain we've had this year!
Please pray for me as I will you. Should have some interesting stories to blog upon my return.
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