View Full Version : Easiest Summit Hike.
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 09:24 AM
Headed up last weekend of April to summit Mt Washington (Friday April 29), and hopefully back up Saturday to ski in the ravine. Was wondering what the easiest route to the top of Mt Washington will be? My hiking partner is far less equipped than I am, although I don't have crampons either so we will both be in hiking boots. Wondering what route will not put us in too grave a danger without full proper ice equipment?
Planning on an earliy start from Pinkham and summit then back to Barnes Field which will hopefully still have a few spaces left :D . This isn't too ambitious is it? Both of us are in "good" shape.
As always any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Matt
Affix Snow
04-21-2005, 09:37 AM
Easiest route? Park just below the summit, walk up stairs, take pic by sign, go get a t-shirt, put bumper sticker on car ;)
Id say rent crampons/axe and maybe follow the lions head route.....anyone else?
NHski
04-21-2005, 09:39 AM
I am going to say up the jewell trail.
Id say rent crampons/axe and maybe follow the lions head route.....anyone else?
I'd go right up the Right Gully to the Summit... Then ski back down..
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 10:02 AM
Easiest route? Park just below the summit, walk up stairs, take pic by sign, go get a t-shirt, put bumper sticker on car ;)
Perfect...NOT...funny though....;) I KNOW that would be the EASIEST, but we wanted to do some work....:D
Matt
Affix Snow
04-21-2005, 10:43 AM
Perfect...NOT...funny though....;) I KNOW that would be the EASIEST, but we wanted to do some work....:D
Matt
Honestly, i like DMC's idea of climbing Right gully and ski down!
Honestly, i like DMC's idea of climbing Right gully and ski down!
Pretty much the way I gone when I've summited..
then down the snowfields and then down the lip then down the Little headwall then drink...
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 10:49 AM
Honestly, i like DMC's idea of climbing Right gully and ski down!
Probably what we'll do, however on the Friday summit "attempt" day I will be Sans skis as my partner does not ski... :( .
the ski day is planned for Saturday. Hike back up to ravine after night of sleep and drink at Barnes, partner sits at rocks and reads or suns (weather premitting). I climb and ski a few runs, back down to Barnes again...
Make for 2 days of "light" packs. Only bring what we need for the days hike..leave everything else in the car..
Matt
Freebird
04-21-2005, 10:50 AM
Might not be the easiest as Affix mentioned, but will probably be more fun:
Go to door, jump, pull ripcord, land on summit. Take pictures. Ski down.
PWDR8S
04-21-2005, 10:53 AM
There will be a lot less traffic that way.
Freebird
04-21-2005, 12:26 PM
There will be a lot less traffic that way.
I love the smileys clinking the :beermug:
PWDR8S
04-21-2005, 12:27 PM
I love the smileys clinking the :beermug:
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Snowboarder4206
04-21-2005, 12:46 PM
I will be heading to the summit this saturday. Rented crampons, mountaineering boots, ice ax and helmet for $35 for 1 day. I plan on taking lions head winter route. I know there will be more people, but, since the weather may suck.......i want a quick retreat down if i need to. Not gonna board this time......i got my mind set on getting to that summit. If you plan on taking lions head, i would defenetly recomend renting some crampons.Also an ice axe for self arrest. :skierpetrified:
i want a quick retreat down if i need to. Not gonna board this time......
I can't think of any quicker way down from the summit then on skis or boards..
All these people summiting and not skiing down has me confused...
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 12:53 PM
I will be heading to the summit this saturday. Rented crampons, mountaineering boots, ice ax and helmet for $35 for 1 day. I plan on taking lions head winter route. I know there will be more people, but, since the weather may suck.......i want a quick retreat down if i need to. Not gonna board this time......i got my mind set on getting to that summit. If you plan on taking lions head, i would defenetly recomend renting some crampons.Also an ice axe for self arrest. :skierpetrified:
Where did you rent everything?
I think we will try the earlier proposed "right gully" route, seems pretty mellow as far as hiking up the ravine goes, and hopefully there will be a semi packed boot ladder.
As for equipment I have an axe, I think I am going to take my chances and not get the crampons, as I am not very experienced in their use and would not want to cause damage to myself or to others. If the climb looks sketchy on normal hiking boots (not mountaineering) we'll make that decision when we get to it..im sure no matter what we will encounter some slippery spots to say the least. I got my mind set on summitting this time though as over last summer got I got rained out on my attempt, only because my lame partner didn't come prepared..tool...
Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Matt
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 12:54 PM
I can't think of any quicker way down from the summit then on skis or boards..
I bet falling is pretty fast too.... ;)
Matt
Justin
04-21-2005, 12:55 PM
Probably what we'll do, however on the Friday summit "attempt" day I will be Sans skis as my partner does not ski... :( .
the ski day is planned for Saturday. Hike back up to ravine after night of sleep and drink at Barnes, partner sits at rocks and reads or suns (weather premitting). I climb and ski a few runs, back down to Barnes again...
Make for 2 days of "light" packs. Only bring what we need for the days hike..leave everything else in the car..
Matt
Did you se my TR from the inferno weekend... That's the easiest way up for sure but a litttle longer. DMC is right - right gully or further right in my case.
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 12:56 PM
Did you se my TR from the inferno weekend... That's the easiest way up for sure but a litttle longer. DMC is right - right gully or further right in my case.
Matter of fact I did...and a great TR it was....
what kind of gear did you need? I don't remember from the TR?
You summited and all the way back down same day right? Or did you stay at shelters?
Let me know..
Matt
Snowboarder4206
04-21-2005, 01:18 PM
you can rent gear at IME(International Mountain Equipment).Its right across from EMS climbing school in North Conway. I would call ahead though. Yeah right gully will be easier.But i try to stay away from those boot ladders :o
You wont need crampons up right gully, but ithelps. If you go lions head, i WOULD get some. :skierembarrassed:
Rider.Steve
04-21-2005, 02:16 PM
I can't think of any quicker way down from the summit then on skis or boards..
All these people summiting and not skiing down has me confused...
I'm really confused too. Weather permitting, my plan this saturday is to backpack my splitboard up Right Gully to the snowfields, skin to the summit and ride back down over the lip. I can't imagine a more pleasant and invigorating day and am seeking a partner or two to participate in this adventure.
Steve
I may be up for that...
Hit us on the radio...
Affix Snow
04-21-2005, 02:22 PM
I may be up for that...
Hit us on the radio...
same.....no split though....decided against it. ARBOR IS SOOOOOO LIGHT!
Rider.Steve
04-21-2005, 02:23 PM
I may be up for that...
Hit us on the radio...
I'm planning to stay at Shelter friday night....what do you like to drink? :)
Steve
I'm planning to stay at Shelter friday night....what do you like to drink? :)
a lot... :)
I'm just bring a flask of tequila..
Probably make a stop and stuff a few beers in my pack... Which is really small this year!! minus a stove... But still cool!!
Looking forward to meeting you!!!
Rider.Steve
04-21-2005, 02:27 PM
same.....no split though....decided against it. ARBOR IS SOOOOOO LIGHT!
Arbor "Elemental" my dear Watson.
Hmmm....makes me think. I love my Woodie very much too. Hmm...I love my split Winterstick too. Dang!
Eeny meenie, minie, moe, katch a tyger bye the toe....
My mother says....
Dang, I can't decide.
Hey, Affix, why's the split so heavy anyway?
Steve
same.....no split though....decided against it. ARBOR IS SOOOOOO LIGHT!
The pod on my car is stuffed with boards right now...
I'll make the decision when i get there... Would LOVE to skin...
Affix Snow
04-21-2005, 02:37 PM
Hey, Affix, why's the split so heavy anyway?
Steve
Hardware.....Mine NS really isnt that bad at all. Just dont feel like carrying skins/switching over....plus i think the damage to the trail is gonna be bad....hope im wrong!
Affix Snow
04-21-2005, 02:38 PM
The pod on my car is stuffed with boards right now...
I'll make the decision when i get there... Would LOVE to skin...
Id love to skin too, but im lazy and ill just hike....that and i think the trail is gonna be banged up!
Rider.Steve
04-21-2005, 02:51 PM
Id love to skin too, but im lazy and ill just hike....that and i think the trail is gonna be banged up!
Yeah, probably true for the TR trail. What I really want to skin is the Upper Snowfields.
By the way, the mountain plate bindings on my split are definitely lighter than my regular clickers and prob quite a bit lighter than straps.
Steve
Rider.Steve
04-21-2005, 02:57 PM
same.....no split though....decided against it. ARBOR IS SOOOOOO LIGHT!
Oh yeah, the Arbor woodies really are a fabulous ride - the most fun of any plank I've had my feet on. Tough call to ride anything else. Haven't tried plates on mine yet, but I'm sure it would be fine.
Steve
Justin
04-21-2005, 03:15 PM
hiked from tent platforms to the summit in th etele boots (dropped gear at lunch rocks) and rocked the summit. We skied out at the end of the day.
Huckasaurass
04-21-2005, 03:19 PM
hiked from tent platforms to the summit in th etele boots (dropped gear at lunch rocks) and rocked the summit. We skied out at the end of the day.
Cool so basically nothing special needed...awesome...looks like ill make it this time..even if I have to leave me hiking partner behind..
Matt
Castlerock
04-21-2005, 04:28 PM
NH Ski is right, Jewell Trail or hiking the cog tracks is the easiest. If I didn't have skis, you couldn't get me to go above timberline without crampons for $1M USD. That is basically suicide, especially with the possibility of clouds and the reultant below freezing temps. One cloud comes in and you're Fcked with a capital F.
NH Ski is right, Jewell Trail or hiking the cog tracks is the easiest. If I didn't have skis, you couldn't get me to go above timberline without crampons for $1M USD. That is basically suicide, especially with the possibility of clouds and the reultant below freezing temps. One cloud comes in and you're Fcked with a capital F.
Good point - I've even almost gotten trapped in the bowl before because of quick icing...
NHski
04-21-2005, 04:37 PM
NH Ski is right, Jewell Trail or hiking the cog tracks is the easiest. If I didn't have skis, you couldn't get me to go above timberline without crampons for $1M USD. That is basically suicide, especially with the possibility of clouds and the reultant below freezing temps. One cloud comes in and you're Fcked with a capital F.
but time someone gave me props for my "jewel" of an idea to the top of the rock pile. Rep to you castlerock.
If I hear about anybody using the Cog trail - I'll punch them... :)
NHski
04-21-2005, 04:41 PM
If I hear about anybody using the Cog trail - I'll punch them... :)
I bet your the CEO for the cog.
I bet your the CEO for the cog.
I traded a few condos sites at Hojos for the position...
NHski
04-21-2005, 04:43 PM
I traded a few condos sites at Hojos for the position...
Does it come with stock options?
PWDR8S
04-21-2005, 04:45 PM
And free tableware like spoons and forks?
Castlerock
04-21-2005, 04:51 PM
I bet your the CEO for the cog.
Hell I am the major stock holder!
And free tableware like spoons and forks?
I got a Cog teacup that my girl was forced to buy when she accidently broke the saucer that went with it in the gift shop....
Idiots put a row of china just below and in front of all the pins and stuff...
She was reaching for a pin and knocked it over with her sleve...
A total setup to schill their crap...
NHski
04-21-2005, 04:57 PM
Hell I am the major stock holder!
sell Mortimer, Sell
JayTux
04-21-2005, 04:59 PM
I highly recommend Lion Head Winter. Though make sure you have :iceaxe: :crampons: if you do it, otherwise the Jewell Trail or boott spur. Boott Spur was very nice last weekend... The ravine could be good to...But I'd do Lion Head if you have the proper gear.
Castlerock
04-21-2005, 05:18 PM
sell Mortimer, Sell
FCOJ!
NHski
04-21-2005, 05:22 PM
FCOJ!
What does that stand for?
JayTux
04-21-2005, 05:32 PM
FCOJ!
Agreed with NHski. What are you talking about?
:confused:
http://www.ultimatecitrus.com/fcoj.html
Castlerock
04-21-2005, 05:34 PM
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice....
I thought you were referring to "Trading Places" with the Mortimer comment...
NHski
04-21-2005, 05:35 PM
FCOJ!
nice!
NHski
04-21-2005, 05:36 PM
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice....
I thought you were referring to "Trading Places" with the Mortimer comment...
I was, just didn't pick up on that. Classic!
NHski
04-21-2005, 05:38 PM
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice....
I thought you were referring to "Trading Places" with the Mortimer comment...
I thought i was one of those LOL, LMAO type of things.
JayTux
04-21-2005, 05:39 PM
What does FCOJ have to do with anyting here though?
Am I missing something? Probably.
:confused:
NHski
04-21-2005, 05:39 PM
What does FCOJ have to do with anyting here though?
Am I missing something? Probably.
:confused:
Being 16 explains it.
JayTux
04-21-2005, 05:40 PM
oh.
I still recommend Lion Head Winter for this weekend.
:)
Being 16 explains it.
Explains alot actually...
Huckasaurass
04-22-2005, 08:26 AM
If I hear about anybody using the Cog trail - I'll punch them... :)
In the ovaries?
Matt
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