10/26/22
White Mountain Guide Day 59

Today went much differently than I had originally anticipated. I wanted to test out a ride service, because I have about a dozen hikes planned that will require carspots, and I need reliable transportation back to or from my car. I decided to test out Lyft on today’s hike up one side of Mount Tecumseh and down the other side. The carspot failed. I booked it the day before to pick me up at Waterville Valley Ski Resort, and they never showed up so I canceled after waiting 20 minutes past the arrival time. I was hesitant to traverse the peak without a guaranteed ride back to my car, but I had to do this hike, so I did it without knowing how I’d get back to my car unless I did the 5 mile road walk. On the summit of Tecumseh, I rescheduled another ride with Lyft to pick me up and bring me back to my car and once again, they didn’t show and canceled on me. So, I ended up doing the 5 mile road walk in mist and rain after hiking all day in the rain. BUT the good news is, the hike is done, and I think I found a different reliable shuttle agency for my next hike.  

Daily Miles: 12.02
Daily Vert: 3778’
Overall Mileage: 650.98
Overall Vert: 198,655’
Guide: 27.7% -> 28.1%
NEHH: 29/100

Trails:

Mount Tecumseh Trail
Sosman Trail