Topo of the route for today. Left from the gate in the south end of the map. Stopped somewhere 1/2-1 mile from the summit. Trailhead was at ~12k elevation
11/02/2005 07:50 AM
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Looking up at the White Mountains from Rt 168 on the way to the trailhead.
10/29/2005 07:51 AM
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The Barcroft Gate was closed, adding 4 miles round trip to today's route. It was about 30 degrees at the trailhead and there was quite a wind.
11/01/2005 10:11 PM
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The road headed up steeply toward the research facility.
10/29/2005 10:18 AM
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Approaching the Barcroft Research Facility. There didn't appear to be anyone out and about today as I headed past the complex.
10/29/2005 10:35 AM
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Closer view of the sign at the research facility. There was a small directional sign noting that the trail to the peak was around to the right.
10/29/2005 10:37 AM
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The trail headed up over the 13k ridge behind the research facility enroute to the peak. The ridge had this observatory at its apex.
10/29/2005 10:56 AM
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A first look at White Mounatin Peak as I gained the ridge. A long trek across the bowl lay ahead and I made good time heading downhill from the ridge.
10/29/2005 10:56 AM
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Down at the bottom of the hill with the summit a little closer. A bit of snow on the trail in places and a steady ~20mph wind.
10/29/2005 11:07 AM
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