10/15/22
White Mountain Guide Day 54

Today was a long day and was a lot wetter than it would’ve been even just a few days ago because we got 6” of rain (apparently) Thursday/Friday of last week. The two stream crossings on Bog Brook Trail were very high in the morning and I had to scout up and downstream to find safe spots to cross, something that I rarely have to do. By the afternoon, though, the water had dropped enough to where I didn’t have to scout out crossings and although I still got wet, I didn’t have to go into knee-deep raging water. The hike up Carter Dome was also wet. The entire trail was a stream during stretches after the really steep section, and my shoes were wet all day. But, I love Rainbow Trail and it was really nice to get to revisit it again. Listening to podcasts about “Park Predators” while hiking solo in the woods is not a good idea, and I won’t be doing that again. 

Daily Miles: 14.02
Daily Vert: 3,670’
Overall Miles: 587.56
Overall Vert: 181,208’
Guide: 24.9%  -> 25.7%
Summits: Carter Dome
NEHH: 26/100 

Trails:

Bog Brook Trail
Wild River Trail
Wildcat River Trail
Carter-Moriah Trail
Rainbow Trail