NEW HAMPSHIRE SERIES: Mt. Washington via the Tuckerman/Boott Spur Trails

http://www.explorewithjulie.com/New_England_Hiking_Event_Logo_Mt_Washington_82_Percent.jpg NEW HAMPSHIRE SERIES: Mt. Washington via the Tuckerman/Boott Spur Trails EVENT ORGANIZER: Julie Moran. Please contact me here with your thoughts and ideas about this trip: jmmoran {{AT}} nycap.rr.com, Mobile 281-5882. FINISH YOUR NH 48 4,000 LIST WITH US! TRIP SUMMARY / UPDATES (12/13/2009 5:00 p.m.): This trip is a cross-posted event with the Hudson Valley Hikers (HVH) and Hiking Mates CHALLENGE, and is planned in conjunction with the Carter-Wildcat Range ascent the following day. We'll ascend via the Boott Spur Trail and descend via Lion's Head and the Tuckerman Ravine Trail CLICK HERE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON AVALANCHE RISKS IN THE TUCKERMAN RAVINE AREA ESSENTIAL TRIP DETAILS: When / Where: See above. Difficulty: 9.6 miles, about 4,300 Feet total vertical climb. At a 1.25 mile / hour average pace this is about a 7 3/4-hour hour hike. Trailhead Time: 7 a.m. WEATHER AND OTHER SUDDEN EVENTS CAN CAUSE SUDDEN CHANGES TO OR CANCELLATION OF THIS EVENT. YOU MUST CHECK BACK TO THE MEETUP.COM SITE OFTEN FOR UPDATES TO ANY HIKING MATES CHALLENGE EVENT. BY ATTENDING YOU'VE AGREED THAT YOU'VE READ INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE AND AT OUR GUIDELINES -- CLICK THE "ABOUT" LINK AT LEFT. ESSENTIALS TO BRING: Flash light AND head lamp, food / snacks / at least three bottles of water, first aid items. Wear multiple layers of synthetic materials for warmth; consider bringing charcoal warmers for fingers and toes. NOTE: Poles and friction devices for boots, such as micro-spikes, "Yak-Traks" and / or crampons, are recommended as added gear should wet rock surfaces freeze. Snow shoes may be required -- stay tuned for weather updates. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT SNOW DEPTH INFORMATION FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE. Be sure to have a method for backpack attachment for these items; be sure to try out your gear before you start out for your first winter trip! NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any challenge hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going and how to get back. See you there! Julie.