new thread
This isn't really a hair related post but there is some hair in the photos. It's more of a hiking enthusiast post.
Although the mountains in New England can't compare to those out West (I remember the amazing photos Tristan posted of his Colorado hikes) they still afford some beautiful views especially from their summits. My goal is to climb all of those over 4000 feet. For a long time I had been stuck at 36 but yesterday I was able to add #37 - Mt. Garfield.
This mountain is about 150 miles north of me by road. I knew that there had been some snow in the north but thought it would be minimal and so consequently I only wore sneakers. It was with somewhat of a shock that I first noticed the Franconia range in the distance as I was driving up - it was entirely snowcovered! I knew I was going to reach that summit no matter what despite my lack of proper footgear.
About halfway up snow started covering the ground and increased dramatically as I achieved some altitude. It was one of the clearest days I have ever experienced in the mountains. These are some views from the summit..
Looking south to mountains not as high and consequently snowless..
This was the direction I ascended from..
This is how the trail looked as I neared the summit..
I love hiking because it truly feels like one is escaping the routine of life and getting back into Nature. I felt so centered and at peace on that summit.
Hi Jason ....
Sorry I've not been around lately too much... life just sucks right now..
Your pictures are fabulous! ... There is alot of character to different mountain ranges around the country and your pictures emphasize that wonderfully. They look great. The clarity of your pics are flawless ... especially given you're on the east coast.. the humidity sometimes keeps the visibility down .... and dude; the last shot on your page speaks volumes to the soul my friend ... and is priceless..
Keep up the hikes and photos...
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
First, I'm really sorry life is not going so well for you right now. It seems there are so many ups and downs that it can be hard to cope sometimes. Please feel free to email me if you want to talk more about it.
Thanks about the photos. I know you can relate to that amazing feeling of reaching a summit. There's nothing quite like it. That last photo, while not having the grandeur of the summit ones, does capture a certain mood I think.
Take care,
Jason
Thanks Jason.
Beautiful pictures, nice braid too! I agree, the last picture is magic! I'd like to be lost in those woods for a while.
Peace,
Don
Beautiful Jason...
I lived in Evergreen for a while in the '80s.....your photos brought back some nice memories...
Thanks for Sharing (and of course.....your hair look great !)
WWT
I very much enjoy mountain views... reminds me of some I've had the privilege of seeing in western Maine.
Simply gorgeous photos, Jason. It looked to be a very crisp day. It's photos like these that truly make me miss Colorado. Seems like you really enjoyed your outing. Braid's looking really good too! =)
-James
Hi Jason
Because I was originally from NE where I "hatched" (LOL) long ago, I well remember the exquisite beauty of the area. A beauty all unto itself which really cannot be equated to that of the West Coast.
As always, your photos are just so magnificent.
Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
Justin~
Man you always take such beautfiful pictures Jason, I really love those vistas of the mountains but my favorite pictures are these last two:
These are quite refreshing, my eyes still haven't adjusted to sights with this much white in them :)
Keep the virtual tour pictures coming lol
Hi Jason,
Absolutely breathtaking! You always find the most beautiful locations on the planet to take your photos, and these are no exception. It really gives me thought to take hiking up as a hobby, possibly when I retire. As always, your braid keeps getting better and better.
Take care,
David
wow! What an amazing set of breathtaking photos Jason. My favorite one was the first. I just love the way you're staring out into that beautiful blue sky. Great photos man, thanks for sharing them with all of us.
Hi jason,
Just some more beautiful inspiring pictures and you make us very jealous and some of the wonderful places that you have within a few hours driving distance. Perhaps you should be the board own travel editor.
As I've said I've been to Boston and up to Bruce's in New Hampshire and somehow think I've been missing something from you part of the world. For sure we have gret places like Snowdownia, Scottish Highlands and Peak and Lake District. I've not been to all of them but you certainly feel at peace with nature when your at the top of a hill or a mountain.
Cheers,
John.B
Hi Jason,
Thanks for sharing those fantastic pics...wow! Good for you that you celebrate nature now and then. I try to very frequently myself and I'm always amazed at the wonderful creations of time and evolution!!!
Cheers!
Max
lovely photos Jason and I know that feeling of peace you get when it's just you and mother nature. Sice we don't have mountains
in Wisconsin I'll wait for the snow to come to me.
Take care
Kevin
Those are some spectacular views Jason. You are one hardy soul my friend, being able to hike in such cold temperatures. The way you are bundled up makes me think it was between 10 and 20 degrees F for your hike. Cold like that makes me choke, so I don't hike if it is colder than maybe 50 degrees. Again, you are one hardy soul.
Scott
Hey I could say the same thing regarding the cold.Unfortunately I try to avoid being outdoors too long if its really cold as it just goes right through my body especially if its damp.Since I lack a lot of body mass probably is why that happens.On the other hand when I visited Pheonix this past July I didn't seem to be all that bothered by the extreme heat.Oh well I'm just weird that way.Mark
You have a most unusual body structure Mark. You have a very short torso and incredibly long legs. You have the longest legs to torso ratio of anyone I have ever seen. I see the torso of a man 5'8" tall and the legs of a man 6'8" tall. Having a short torso means you have a small core so you lose heat fast. This helps you to stand high temperatures well but makes it hard to deal with cold. You are tall and yet small and light at the same time.
Height/weight charts won't work for you. The formula for men is 106 lbs at 5 feet tall and add 6 lbs per inch. At 6'3" tall that would be 196 lbs. The formula further states to subtract 10% for light bone structure. That is still 176.4 lbs. You have light bone structure and a very short torso. The charts don't allow for torso length. From what I see, 155 or 160 should be about your actual weight and also best weight for you.
Scott
Hi Scott,
Well that last sentence really hit the nail on the head as I vary in weight between 150 to 155 lbs. and I am 6"3'' tall.Thats a very interesting formula you used but even taking into account light bone structure I'm still way below the 176.4 lbs.I guess I just defy all the norms for the average guy and I like the way I look at this weight.LOL. Anyway thanks for the interesting data.Take care .Mark
Hi Scott,
It's amazing the amount of heat the body produces while doing vigorous exercise. At one point closer to the bottom I was down to only one layer but as I ascended it did get progressively colder so that I was up to three layers at the top. I'd guess it was around 20 degrees at the top.
My body deals very well with the cold for some reason. I keep my house around 60 degrees by choice in the cooler seasons as it's my preferred temperature. On the other hand I have no tolerance for heat. It totally zaps me.
Thanks for your comment.
Jason
just how much heat is produced by exercise. Human metabolism is about 20% efficient. That means 80% is heat and only 20% is mechanical energy. That is 4 watts of heat for every 1 watt of mechanical energy. I put out 300 watts pedaling my bike up a 7% grade at 10.8 MPH, which is 1000' of altitude gain in 15 minutes. That means I am producing 1200 watts of heat. 1200 watts is the same as a small electric heater or a hair dryer on high. This is why you get so hot during extreme exercise.
I can't tolerate heat at all, and have trouble with cold too. 55 to 70 degrees F is best for me for extreme exercise.
Scott
Hi Jason,
Besides that great braid you have the scenery is just stunning.That must have been a long day for you driving that distance and hiking to the summit.Anyway it certainly was worth it as what better way to spend your free time.I'd like to do more hiking myself as well as more of my mountainbiking but I just seem to need a kick in the butt to get me going lately.LOL. My thanks as well for the great pics:)Mark
That is fantastic scenery. It makes me miss the Blue Ridge back east; but I never saw a scene quite like that. You're in New England, right? There's a lot less development up there. That looks like almost nobody is living on it. Very nice.
Thanks. Yeah, I live in Massachusetts so I'm near enough to make day trips to most of the mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont. Some of the Maine mountains are too far away to do in one day. Many stretches of land are protected as part of the National Forest so hopefully they'll stay relatively pristine with no development.
Wonderful pics, Jason. Your pics remind me of the mountains in Northern New Mexico. I've never done a snow hike before but it sounds interesting. Nice braid, too!
--Rick
This isn't really a hair related post but there is some hair in the photos. It's more of a hiking enthusiast post.
Beautiful pictures, Jason. I used to hike Mt. Washington and in fact had the opportunity to spend a night in the observatory in the late winter of '86. We rode the snowcat up but had to hike it down the next day (Walking behind the cat) The views you have shown us here remind me of that time. Thanks for sharing.
Bruce
What a cool thing to have experienced Bruce! I've climbed Mt. Washington many times but have never stayed the night. I have stayed overnight at some of the huts throughout the White Mountains. There's nothing quite like waking up in such an environment.
Thanks.
Good to have you join the club. I've climbed all the mountains in the area. The snow shouldn't come ss a surprise. Once late
August comes you can expect snow. Want to know what to expect
when you go mountain climbintg? Check the conditions on Mt. Washington. Expect that if it is cold here it will be
colder/windyier on Mt. Washington. Also be forewarned
it can be perfectly clear now on xxxxx mountain and within
the space of two hours have a blinding blizzard.
That is why you a back pack with all the supplies you'll
need for any eventuallity.
I appreciate all the comments.
Very nice pics Jason! Actually Reminds me a bit of the mountains up here in the northernmost parts of Sweden:D
Keep up the good work!
Hi Jason,
You take some truly fabulous walks. I am a walker myself. However, there is no way the landscape I walk through is anyway near as spectacular as some of the places you show on this board. Here in England its become quite the rarity to get proper snow - or even any at all. Wish I could sse places like that in the flesh. Thank you very much for sharing these wonderful pictures mate.
Neil