8/6/22
White Mountains Guide Day Twenty-Four

Strength comes and goes. Some days I feel like I could walk uphill forever. Other days I never want to climb another mountain again. I’m thankful for both kinds of days because without the hard I wouldn’t appreciate the easy. Today fell in the easy category. Despite the sweltering heat and thick humidity I felt great all day. Climbing up Hale for the first time in several years, I was surprised how easy it is for me now. Hiking up Twinway for the second time in less than seven days, I was thrilled that I felt strong and capable because the last time I hiked this exact same stretch of trail I was struggling and I’m not ashamed to say that. Zeacliff Trail is a hidden gem and everyone should hike it. Ethan Pond Trail is one of the flattest stretches of trail in New Hampshire. Zealand Trail will always remind me of my dad who passed away when I was nine.  

Daily Miles: 11.72
Daily Vert: 3516’
Overall Miles: 249.86
Overall Vert: 83,672’ 
Guide: 10% -> 10.6%
Summits: Hale
NEHH: 12/100

Trails:

Hale Brook Trail
Lend-A-Hand
Twinway
Zeacliff Trail
Ethan Pond Trail
Zealand Trail