Does anyone know how early the Waterville Valley Ski Resort parking lots open? I’ve tried searching everywhere online but haven’t been able to find this info.

I am planning a Bonds traverse with a small group and want to stay overnight at Guyot on Sunday How early do you have to arrive to get a spot. We don't need anything like a tent platform or space in the shelter. Just a place to pitch a tent. I am also curious, what happens when the site is filled up? Do they turn people away?

I plan on going hiking tomorrow. Hiked mt shaw last week 522WAV was thinking of adding to my 4000ft list tomorrow. was thinking of the Tripyraimid. anyone been there lately? i would expect i need my micro spikes and understand water maybe a issue.

Thanks for any advice.

I hiked up Stony brook. This turned out to be a bad idea as water crossings were very high and there was alot of unstable snow. The postholing was so bad that I decided to go down carter moriah and do a roadwalk back to my car. CM was in much better shape with a stable monorail that was mostly supportive.

Waterfall on the way up stony brook

First viewpoint on stony brook

Looking towards imp and the carters from the ledges on carter moriah

looking east towards evans notch

wild river wilderness?

the chimney on carter moriah when approaching from stony brook

Shelburne Moriah

Carters with wildcats and presidentials in the background

Grey jay in front of mount washington

northern presidentials seen from mount surprise

Pine mountain

Hey guys, we’re planning on hiking Mt. Washington this weekend. Does anybody know about the conditions of the trails? We’ve got microspikes, gaiters, and poles. Should we bring anything else?

Hi! I took a picture from Garfield a while back and think this is such an elegant view. Which mountains are the circled peaks? Thank you!

As the title says, it is true that the emergency shelter ("the dungeon") is currently closed and sealed off? I emailed AMC Lodging who said it is completely sealed off and closed for usage.

For context, I'm planning to do the presidential range next weekend but weather is looking grim so wanted to make sure I have my back ups ready..

Hi, I’m looking for any and all advice for a first trip to WMNF in the next month or so, I’m going with a friend of mine and we are both in pretty good shape. I’m currently looking at the 22.1 mile hale loop and the 19 mile Zealand Bonds traverse. Both of us are towards the beginner-intermediate side and are looking to do a two day trip by staying at Guyot campsite. What path would you recommend and how do you deal with getting back to your vehicle? (we are taking one car). I saw some mention of shuttles or private services. And lastly what are some general tips/things to keep in mind for the trip?

Hello! Ive stayed at Russell pond campground few times, but have not visited the actual pond (shocking) haha I was wondering will I be allowed to bring my own kayak or are there any kayak/canoe rentals at the pond? Someone told me before there might be, I could never find a host to ask. Thank you in advance!

Heading to the White Mountains at the end of June and will be staying at the White Mountain Hotel. I'm hoping to do the Red Ridge and Moat Mountain Loop as it looks awesome and shows to be a close drive up the road.

When I was looking on AllTrails I noticed the White Mountain Hotel sort of backs onto the loop. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the White Mountain Hotel and done the loop, is the loop accessible on foot from the hotel via some other smaller trails?

Thanks! Any other local tips for things to do or places to eat/drink are greatly appreciated!

From WMNF: A section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail through The Lip Area is now CLOSED to all use. This section extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of the Headwall where it meets the Alpine Garden Trail. Only this section of the trail is closed. This annual closure is due to the magnitude of the crevasses and undermining, along with the severe consequences of a fall in this area. (36 CFR 261.55(a)) For hikers looking to pass through this area, please use three Lion Head Trail instead!

Hi and thank you for reading,

I will be hiking the Presidential Traverses w/in the next month and will be staying in the huts w/ breakfast and dinner provided. Due to the lighter load, what comforts has everyone brought? Also, will i need an air pad or will an egg foam or both due? Still like to cut oz where i can. Is my folding chair worth bring? Pillow?

Curious if anyone knows about what the policy is with Backcountry camping at Mt cardigan. Its not technically part of the whites and I couldn't find anything online specifically referencing Backcountry camping there. Is it allowed?

Caps Ridge Trail Head Parking and Pinkham B Rd, Gorham seem like really cool hidden away places. I just found them on Google Earth while looking for new & exciting places to hike.

• Have any of you driven on these roads- what were they like?
• Are there any other cool, scenic secluded mountain roads that you wanna share?
• Have any of you done the Caps Ridge to Mt. Jefferson hike?

In your opinion

In late June, I'm planning on doing the Zeabond Traverse with Mt. Hale thrown in. I've recently watched a YT vid where it was stated that there is no overnight parking at Hale Brook and they had to first hike from Zealand Trailhead (where they could overnight park) to Hale Brook Trailhead. Is this still the case? Also as an alternative I'd start out at North Twin Trailhead and go up the Fire Warden's Trail if I can overnight park there.

Thompson & Meserves Purchase – Thursday at approximately 10:45 a.m., the NH Fish and Game Department was notified of an overdue and possible lost hiker somewhere in the Great Gulf Wilderness. The hiker was reported missing by his employer and they indicated that the last contact with him was well off trail in the vicinity of the Buttress Trail.

The hiker ... of Farmington, NH was attempting a northern presidential Traverse, which he began Monday morning, with the intention of completing on Wednesday. During this attempt, he became turned around and ended up taking Star Lake Trail to the Buttress Trail, which is a seldom used and not well marked trail. Due to the weather and trail conditions he chose to abandon his attempt and ended up well off trail on the steep slopes of the Great Gulf. His last communication was that he was going to try and find his way out to a road, but had not been heard from in over 30 hours.

A rescue response was initiated and a conservation officer and member of the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue team (AVSAR) hiked in via Great Gulf Trail 2.5 miles and then hiked off trail for nearly a mile in an attempt to locate him. The search crews went to his last known position then followed his tracks down to the edge of the Peabody River where they found him in his tent attempting to stay warm at 6:00 p.m. All his clothing and gear was soaking wet from the rain over the past couple days. He was provided with warm, dry layers, food and energy drinks. From there they guided him out down to the Great Gulf Trail and ultimately out to the trailhead. The rescue crew arrived out at 10:00 p.m.

[He] was prepared with a tent, sleeping bag and most of the ten essentials to accomplish an overnight hike. But the rainy weather conditions along with sections of still deep snow hampered his progress and ultimately led him to try and find an alternate route around the higher summits, which put him into the Great Gulf. [He] was taken to a hospital by private vehicle as a precautionary measure.

Title says it all. Headed up to unknown pond for an overnight this weekend and curious if anyone has Verizon reception there. It’s been a couple years since I’ve been there and cannot remember, but doubting it.

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3400 runners/walkers will be the Kank. It sounds like traffic will be a mess.

The REVEL Race Series White Mountain Marathon & Half Marathon will be using both lanes from Kancamagus Pass to Conway.