Last weekend, I hiked the Pemigewasset Loop in New Hampshire's White Mountains. It's over 30 miles and I summited 9 mountains over 4000 ft in elevation. I could not have done it without my pals Ben and Noah. We camped on Friday night and slept in a shelter on Saturday night. The weather was perfect. Sunny and low winds. Temperatures were 60s in the day under the sun and 30s at night. The stars were magnificent.
Last year, Noah and I tried to finish the loop counter-clockwise but we were stopped by strong winds and I was thrown onto some rocks. We were welcomed by the great folks at the Galehead Hut of the AMC. This year, we got redemption and even summited West Bond.
I am well on my way to doing the 48 White Mountains of 4000+ feet in elevation.
This trip tested me and I am happy to say that we overcame the challenge. It's a great thing for one's spirit to set a challenge and overcome it. I forgot about the whole world when I was sweating out my face and pushing over rock after rock. Some of the best treatment I have received.
I will be back next year for perhaps even more distance, nights, and camp food. I only hope that I'm not sleeping next to a snorer.
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