Author Archives: Ryley

We were up early to get out of the Hut before the guests were about. Out into the rain and a big windy climb up Mt Kinsman.  The rest of the day was very wet and muddy, and the less … Continue reading →

We woke up today to beams of sunshine streaming into the shelter, which got us moving more quickly than usual.  I decided to put on my emergency socks (kept dry the whole trip til now) as my feet couldn’t handle … Continue reading →

Didn’t have the best sleep, crammed in with multiple snorers, but we managed to be some of the last out anyways. Our hike started with 5 flat miles including the 3 best miles of trail yet – smooth sailing! We … Continue reading →

We were woken up before 6 by anxious guests wanting coffee and discussing the deteriorating weather.  The wind was howling outside at a steady 60-70mph (96-112km/h) with gusts up to 85mph (136km/h).  No one has any business on the exposed … Continue reading →

Day 2 of awesome included breakfast (breakfast burritos today), wished Clara luck on the last 300 miles of her hike, and around 8:45am we got a ride back to Pinkham Notch but this time to continue our hike Southbound. We … Continue reading →

We woke up for our included breakfast (awesome) – creme brulee french toast (and coffee of course). Yum! We had signed up to stay 2 nights at the White Mountain Lodge and take advantage of “slack packing” a 21 mile … Continue reading →

We slept in a bit late, but got to hiking at a semi-respectable 9:10. We were feeling the effects of yesterday though, and it was very slow going til lunch. We crossed into New Hampshire mid-morning, one state down, 13 … Continue reading →

We woke up early today due to rain starting and our neighbours leaving.  We climbed Baldpate in driving rain, and after we summited and were descending, we actually had rain being blow up the mountain at us. It was gross … Continue reading →

We got up today to solve the mystery of Megan’s pants – they had been ordered and delivered to Andover, but not, as expected to our hostel. Instead, someone named L. Shirey had signed for the package… But in a … Continue reading →