Saturday, August 15, 2009
Epic
Suddenly, the fog lifted and the summit of Mt Washington came into view, clear and desolate... a barren landscape littered with rock boulders, fragile alpine vegetation, and steel towers broadcasting and receiving... then just as quickly as it cleared, the fog returns and the trail is lost in a white mist. The rocks are slippery, during out ascent of Webster Mnt a massive thunderstorm rocked the ridge line and dropped over 2 inches of rain. While crossing open cliff areas I ducked and ran while thunder rumbled overhead... the wind pushed the rain sideways across the summit, but the forecast promised sunshine in only a few days, so we moved slowly and stalled trying to make nice weather for the Wash summit and Madison Ridge. But the air was humid and warm and the sun only made brief cameos while fog was most certainly the star of the show. A walk through the White Mountains in typical form.
I'm in Conway right now partying with the folks, L-train, Sawman, and the Ekerts. Lexi is chilaxin on the floor, tuckerd from watching tennis balls float down river... vacation from vacation!
I'm trying to recall what has happened over the past few weeks, and it's too much... alot has happened. Rob shaved me a mohawk, I got lost on the summit of Killington and had to bushwack... all for some beer...half and halfs... extravaganza 09... wakeboarding on Winepasaki... dancing with hippies... fishing with beer cans... jumping into waterfalls... working for stay... frat parties and moonshine... live free or die on the Ct river bridge... mountains finally... and in a few days we cross the Maine border!
It's been an incredible journey, more than I ever expected, and expectations can be a tricky situation. I expect this last 300 miles to take 1 month... stay tuned for the final chapter.
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Go Garrett go...
ReplyDeleteGarrett this is a wonderful journey you have ALL most finish keep going~Keep going We are cheering you on though till the end.
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