tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post3721205855293562565..comments2024-03-18T10:33:45.820-04:00Comments on Mountain Wandering: Steve Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-91751891102367575802012-11-30T07:43:25.310-05:002012-11-30T07:43:25.310-05:00Hi Steve,
It's not an especially difficult bu...Hi Steve,<br /><br />It's not an especially difficult bushwhack. It involves about 800 feet of elevation gain from the old trail. The woods are pretty open for the most part, though there are some thicker conifer woods nearing the bottom of the slide. Safety goggles are a good idea there. The brook that drains the slide serves as a navigational "handrail." I've always ascended on its north side.<br /><br />I wore the winter boots that day in case there was a bit more snow up there, plus I wanted to hang out for a while without getting cold feet.<br /><br />SteveSteve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-28245882438420824942012-11-29T11:50:42.517-05:002012-11-29T11:50:42.517-05:00Steve, would this be a good first bushwhack for so...Steve, would this be a good first bushwhack for someone who's never done one?<br /><br />Also, looks like you've changed to your winter hiking boots?Steve K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13788158918508099291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-44229500709805343892012-11-28T19:21:18.246-05:002012-11-28T19:21:18.246-05:00Thanks, John. It's a fun whack. I'd go bac...Thanks, John. It's a fun whack. I'd go back again for sure.<br /><br />Steve Steve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-64047110377316477152012-11-28T19:18:53.175-05:002012-11-28T19:18:53.175-05:00Thanks, Joe. I went back and looked at your report...Thanks, Joe. I went back and looked at your report - that slab up above the gravel slide is STEEP! The slide is a nice backyard bushwhack for us Lincoln folks.<br /><br />SteveSteve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-5013715048807991222012-11-28T17:55:13.933-05:002012-11-28T17:55:13.933-05:00What a nice trek! That bushwhack has been on my m...What a nice trek! That bushwhack has been on my mind to do for quite awhile. Your report has definitely provided inspiration to get out there and do it!<br /> <br />I particularly like the view you show which looks up the East Branch and Hancock Branch valleys all the way to Kancamagus Pass. And one of the other photos that I particularly liked was your last one which shows the old Osseo Trail, with Loon ski trails in the distance. It gives the illusion that the pathway leads directly to the slopes on Loon!<br />Thank you for posting this! Lots of good info + terrific photos!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814464431995035927.post-86709851743289088952012-11-28T17:31:58.722-05:002012-11-28T17:31:58.722-05:00Very nice Steve. I think I mentioned in a conversa...Very nice Steve. I think I mentioned in a conversation with you once that I was trying for that slide and hit the open slab a bit higher. That slide looks great, and bit safer than what I found. <br /><br />I'll definitely have to head back there someday to check this one out.<br /><br />Joe<br /><br /><br /><br />JustJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657236449099527872noreply@blogger.com