In the far distant past of the internet was group of intrepid explorers who called themselves H.A.E....for...Half Assed Expeditions. They camped out on New Hampshires tallest peaks in the middle of winter. Their exploits are legendary. Skirting death and laughing about it was, and is worth your time if you call still find them.
Another nice hike with a bald peak is Mount Chocorua. The Paugus Mill/ Brook Trail and the Liberty Trail are both really nice. I prefer the Brook Trail as it follows the stream for a good while. Great photo opportunity on the road in to those two trailheads, the Chocorua Narrows Bridge overlooks Chocorua Lake and the mountain of the same name is in the background.
The White Dot is my favorite Monadnock trail, steep and direct. I've climbed it in every winter month, and it never disappoints - it stands alone in Southern New Hampshire and catches everything the weather throw at it!
@@MarkAiston-u8q Yes at least 2 pairs of gloves, good merino base layer, insulating layers, windproof layer, microspikes, extra socks, winter insulated boots, lotsa other stuff, balaclava, hat, goggles. Ideally also an emergency bivy and warm sleeping bag but alas I did not have those.
Monadnock is maybe 15-20 minutes from me. I was just up the Dublin trail in October. I used to climb almost every weekend in summer. I've never done a winter climb. If you were up there on the 21st, that was the day before I broke my ankle.
Such a beautiful mountain, I live nearby and love it. 90% of firefighter calls here are winter time mishaps either driving or hiking. Stay safe man! And dont try Mt. Washington this time too lol.
Yeah, I think that's Larry Davis. Not sure if he still does it. I remember some years ago he was having knee problems and might have had surgery. Not sure if it was the climbing that hurt his knees, but I know it hurts my knees, especially the hike coming back down.
@@johnsilva9139 Use hiking poles, they help. Also try to mellow out the wear on your knees by softening the impacts with your quad muscles. Better muscle taking strain than joints.
So, I climbed it in the 90s, in the winter. I have a pic (a REAL one) of me with a full ice beard, lol. Coming down, even with ice cleats, I slipped, and thought for sure I was gonna launch off the top and into the trees. Didnt happen-managed to steer myself into a boulder. Knocked the wind out of me, but otherwise OK. Fun times as a younger man!!
@@terribleideas2 Yeah, I climbed Mt Washington on my 40th. I miscalculated my fitness level, and it took me over 8 hours to get down lol. All I wanted was a cup of coffee after that. Stay safe, enjoy life, and make memories!!!!
@@oldsoldier181 Once again glad you were ok, you seem like you have the endurance to power through no matter how long it takes, and get yourself back to safety whatever the toll.
Would be interesting to actually find out. Mount Monadnock is frequently called the most climbed in America, but not sure if that is actually true. Certainly a contender.
Of all the terrible ideas I’ve seen so far, this seems like by far the worst and somehow the only one I’ve seen other people with the same terrible idea.
In the far distant past of the internet was group of intrepid explorers who called themselves H.A.E....for...Half Assed Expeditions. They camped out on New Hampshires tallest peaks in the middle of winter. Their exploits are legendary. Skirting death and laughing about it was, and is worth your time if you call still find them.
@@Mark-l6k5g You have captured my interest
Another nice hike with a bald peak is Mount Chocorua. The Paugus Mill/ Brook Trail and the Liberty Trail are both really nice. I prefer the Brook Trail as it follows the stream for a good while. Great photo opportunity on the road in to those two trailheads, the Chocorua Narrows Bridge overlooks Chocorua Lake and the mountain of the same name is in the background.
@@chrisdaniel1339 Yes I have been up Chocorua 3 summers ago, didnt film it at the time. Will film it.
The White Dot is my favorite Monadnock trail, steep and direct. I've climbed it in every winter month, and it never disappoints - it stands alone in Southern New Hampshire and catches everything the weather throw at it!
@@ralphmunn6689 Yeah it is a very exposed summit! Enjoy yourself hiking this amazing mountain
As the great Billy Connolly said. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Looks good to me. If you’ve got the right gear.
@@MarkAiston-u8q Yes at least 2 pairs of gloves, good merino base layer, insulating layers, windproof layer, microspikes, extra socks, winter insulated boots, lotsa other stuff, balaclava, hat, goggles. Ideally also an emergency bivy and warm sleeping bag but alas I did not have those.
Nothing like the stark beauty of the landscape on a New England mountain in winter. Excellent post! Nice job. Really enjoying your channel. Cheers.
@@rickkearn7100 Thanks for your kind words!
Monadnock is cool. I just did 2 winter hikes of Mount Greylock that was pretty great also.
Greylock I’ve never done in winter. Only hiked up it once.
Nice work out there. I try to nab Cardigan a few times a winter too - feels like a bigger mountain than it is on paper.
Yeah Cardigan is a great winter hike, although the conditions up there can get pretty gnarly at times.
Some of the slabs on the way up are slippery in summer. Winter ice just adds that much more excitement.
Oh what fun it is to slide down a sketchy open slab hey!
Monadnock is maybe 15-20 minutes from me. I was just up the Dublin trail in October. I used to climb almost every weekend in summer. I've never done a winter climb. If you were up there on the 21st, that was the day before I broke my ankle.
@@WeirdErnie Oh I’m sorry to hear that, get well soon, and happy trails.
Our sacred mountain! Much love
@@IdyllwildBazaar Thank you! I have climbed this mountain a lot and it is sacred to me as well.
Aw so nice! That climb was crazy though!!
Great video, but I will personally stick to spring, summer and fall hikes up that mountain!
@@markarchambault4783 Do whatever makes you happy!
Such a beautiful mountain, I live nearby and love it. 90% of firefighter calls here are winter time mishaps either driving or hiking. Stay safe man! And dont try Mt. Washington this time too lol.
I would not do mt washington in winter without being in a group led by qualified mountain guides.
I did Washington in December was a blast it was no big deal
@@TheNoticer12 It certainly may be if you know what you’re doing. I don’t mostly
Hope you had your mini-spikes on. Looked like a great trip. Subbed.
Yes, had my spikes on the whole way.
Subbed. I like to get out there and do crazy trips and hikes and dum…er…fun stuff too. Have fun! Stay safe
Same! Have fun and stay safe
Just spent the day in view of Monadnock. Great mtn. There was a local guy that climbed it every day year round..
Yeah I heard a story like that too
Yeah, I think that's Larry Davis. Not sure if he still does it. I remember some years ago he was having knee problems and might have had surgery. Not sure if it was the climbing that hurt his knees, but I know it hurts my knees, especially the hike coming back down.
@@johnsilva9139 Use hiking poles, they help. Also try to mellow out the wear on your knees by softening the impacts with your quad muscles. Better muscle taking strain than joints.
So, I climbed it in the 90s, in the winter. I have a pic (a REAL one) of me with a full ice beard, lol. Coming down, even with ice cleats, I slipped, and thought for sure I was gonna launch off the top and into the trees. Didnt happen-managed to steer myself into a boulder. Knocked the wind out of me, but otherwise OK. Fun times as a younger man!!
@@oldsoldier181 Wow that sounds like an interesting experience! Im glad you were ok and look back at it fondly!
@@terribleideas2 Yeah, I climbed Mt Washington on my 40th. I miscalculated my fitness level, and it took me over 8 hours to get down lol. All I wanted was a cup of coffee after that.
Stay safe, enjoy life, and make memories!!!!
@@oldsoldier181 Once again glad you were ok, you seem like you have the endurance to power through no matter how long it takes, and get yourself back to safety whatever the toll.
@@terribleideas2 MY motivation is not dying, lol. And, God loves fools and drunks. He's watched over me a few times, lol.
@ Just in case, carry an emergency bivy with you in winter. And a satellite communicator. Safe travels and most importantly have fun!
We hiked mount Cardigan in winter and got 3/4 up. Treacherous with ice covering the rocks. Definitely need proper gear like ice cleats 🥶
Yeah if you dont have good traction on an exposed icy slope, not good
My backyard! Hope you enjoyed stop by for a warm drink next time 👍
@@williamrobinson4265 Thank you, you are so kind!
I don't know, Tiger Mountain in the greater Seattle area see a whole bunch of summits every day...
Would be interesting to actually find out. Mount Monadnock is frequently called the most climbed in America, but not sure if that is actually true. Certainly a contender.
Stay safe man. Don't go getting rescued!
@@lazchurchyard1229 Yeah the idea is to not need to get rescued
Great job! BTW, I subscribed and thank you!
PS... You're nuts! 😂
I am aware of the nuts thing yes.
Was the wind chill really -15 F?What was the actual temperature without the windchill?
@@michaellinkroum4803 Ambient temp was 7 F. Plus 30 mph wind makes roughly -15 F windchill
Winter is the best time to hike the whites.
The scenery is amazing but the cold is brutal at times
I love doing all these climbs in the winter, less people around.
Yeah the solitude is very refreshing
You broke Closed Caption @5:35
Hahahaha
Of all the terrible ideas I’ve seen so far, this seems like by far the worst and somehow the only one I’ve seen other people with the same terrible idea.
Yeah winter hiking is very popular in New Hampshire, it is important to be aware of the risks and mitigate them
@@terribleideas2 agree 💯 ; that’s what makes your video valuable
Winter hiking never appealed to me.
Yeah I get why
I climbed Mount Pawtuckaway and Mount Monadnock last December, you copying me?
I am always watching you