Last week we went camping near the White Mountains. One of the highlights was climbing
Mount Eisenhower.
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| Edmands Path Trailhead |
We planned our hike for a beautiful summer day. The forecast down on Ossipee Lake was 75 and sunny. We hoped that would mean a nice clear day in the Whites as well.
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| Water Break |
The trail wasn't very difficult, but the elevation gain was steady. The hike up proved to be a great cardio workout.
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| Water Break |
After crossing a creek early on there weren't many views until we neared the top.
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| Finally a View |
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| Making Progress |
As we neared the treeline a sign warned us of potential danger. On this day light jackets were enough.
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| Warning Sign |
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| Alpine Zone |
The wind increased and our sunny day turned cloudy. The peak with the promised 360 degree view was covered in clouds. But it was cool to be in the
Alpine Zone.
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| Mission accomplished |
We had the summit to ourselves. Fun in the clouds.
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| Mariana bags her first President |
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| Queen of the World |
It was a fun day and we felt a sense of accomplishment. It's not every day we bag a President.
After the hike we stopped at
Silver Cascade. Then we found a place for a well earned meal in
North Conway before we finally went back to our lakeside campsite to relax.
