The Jewish Outdoors Club

Event

Title:: One day NH Presidential traverse for psychos
When:: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - Wed, Jul 01, 2009
Category:: Hiking

Description

The Presidential Range Traverse in New Hampshire.

National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated it the # 8 best adventure in America. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0003/100adventures_new.html

Mount Madison, Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Washington, Monroe, Franklin, Eisenhower and Pierce. 19.8 miles. 8,500 feet of vertical gain. Done by normal people over a three day period.

We do it in one.

WHAT? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?

As crazy as it sounds, this is not some JOC concoction. A single day traverse is a coveted achievement for serious hikers. The "Death March", as it is called, had been done many times before, and there is much literature on it. In fact, an even more insane version that we will not be doing covers 11 mountains in 24 miles, adding Mt Jackson and Mr Webster.

The Plan: The basic plan is to drive up the previous afternoon, get to bed super early, and be on the trail at 5:00 am. The goal is to finish before sunset.

The Date: The date is June 30-July 1 (midweek. Sorry- fits my schedule best :) )

The People: So I'm looking for no more than 5 other hardy souls who are crazy enough to try this thing with me, and carry me if necessary :) .

It goes without saying that being in top shape is a must. If you are a marathon runner, that is not good enough. Iron Man, maybe. Ok, I exagerrate, but top fitness and comfort on rock scrambles is key. Significant hiking experience is an absoute must, and I will have to turn you away if you can't demonstrate that experience. This is simply too dangerous an endeavor to risk otherwise.

Plus, you'll have me on your shoulders, remember?

Want more information on the nature of the trip? Go to http://home.earthlink.net/~ellozy/presidential-traverse.html

"Yes, Alon, I am psycho enough to try this thing, and I will whip your sorry ass if you even think of giving up along the way"

Ok, then! Send me an email

1) Full Name

2) email adress

3) phone number

4) driving?

5) Where do you live?

6) Please elaborate on your hiking experience/ fitness.

Last please paypal the full amount to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Cost: Approximately $50, includes lodging. You are responsible to prepare your own food for the trip. We will be carpooling and driving costs are additional.

So once again, to recap, if you enjoy pushing yourself to your absolute limits and are looking for some serious punishment to go along with stupendous views and mucho bragging rights, then this is the hike for you.

The trip, again:

19.8 miles

8,500 feet of cumulative vertical gain (that was not a typo)

9 summits - Mt Adams, Madison, Jefferson, Clay, Monroe, Franklin, Eisenhower, Pierce, and yes, Mt Washington, home to the "World's Worst Weather". These peaks include the five highest in the Eastern half of the country.

Details:

Meet at 5:00am at Appalachia Trailhead on Rt. 2. Hike ~4.2 miles up the Valley Way and Watson Path to Mt. Madison (4100 ft elevation gain). Hike ~1.3 miles along the Osgood, Gulfside, and Airline trails to Mt. Adams (950 ft elevation gain). Hike ~2.2 miles along the Gulfside trail to Mt. Jefferson (800 ft elevation gain). Hike ~3.3 miles along the Gulfside trail to Mt. Washington, via Mt. Clay (1600 ft elevation gain). Aim to arrive at Mt. Washington around 2:00pm. Hike ~1.8 miles along Crawford Path to Mt. Monroe (350 ft elevation gain). Hike ~2.1 miles along Crawford Path to Mt. Eisenhower, via Mt. Franklin (500 ft elevation gain). Hike ~1.7 miles along Crawford Path to Mt. Pierce (200 ft elevation gain). Hike ~3.2 miles along Crawford Path to Crawford Notch Trailhead. Total: 19.8 miles, 8500 ft elevation gain, estimated hiking time 13-14 hours.

Hope you can come!

-Alon