Here's how my day started, all packed up and ready to go



Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand here's how it ended


Not the best ending, still waiting to get my little rav back all fixed up with a new battery and alternator. 244K on the original alternator aint bad so I guess I can't complain.

The hike up Waumbek with my two compadres was a great way to spend a Sunday. They both needed it for their any season 48 and this was a second try for one of 'em so we headed north. Hit the road around 6 ish with the usual coffee stop, picked up all travelers and made it to the trailhead in good time. Drove up the road - as there is little snow and with 4-wheel drive the trailhead road was easily navigated. Spiked-up and we're off





Saw 2 or 3 in full crampons, 1 in snowshoes. Whatever worked but spikes were fine as these were typical conditions throughout.







And in case you get bored, I know these trails aren't everyone's cup of tea, here's a little limbo thrown in for added fun.



Getting closer to summit the snow was a bit heavier, and prettier in the trees



I did continue past to check out the viewpoint. No need for attaching a picture. Just go back to New Hampshire's black one on Joe's thread and visualize the black as white.

We did share some of our snack with the locals

Cool pic of the incoming grey, but wow, first Waumbek and then the broken car. Talk about a double whammy!! Too bad the car didn't break down in front of a better trail!

HA HA HA HA. Very funny.

Just wait. It gets better with my next tr!

I should hope so. Not sure how it could get much worse!

Your friends had the right idea... hike Waumbek in winter first, then you never have to hike it again I had similar views both times I hiked it.

Believe it or not coming from the Weeks side is a phenomenal route. It is long, requires an equally long car spot, but also offers some wonderful woods walking with occasional view.

Thankfully I read the text. When I saw your car on the wrecker Kathy I thought something more sinister was afoot. Glad to know it was nothing dangerous that happened.

Nice shot of the incoming! So sorry about your alternator, but you did get some good mileage!

Thanks. And indeed I have been lucky with my little rav. Car back in shop now b/c the new alternator was defective and they could not find another for a 5 sp manual anywhere in NH so waiting for one from Vermont. Yikes! This is really putting a damper on my vacation plans. Oh well. It's only Tuesday. Maybe I'll just head up in the truck for another quick hike to beat the rain tomorrow - a run up and down Tecumseh. Or Hale.

I'm hearing you on the car issues! 244k on the odometer?!? I've got to get myself a Toyota!