West Bond

Hello!
I’m Steve, peak coordinator for West Bond in this year’s event.
Along with Hollster, I have been past peak coordinator of Madison, South Twin, South Kinsman, Bond (monsoon of 2019), and Middle Tripyramid. This will be our 15th crossing of the Bonds.

We are electing to do a northbound traverse, beginning at Lincoln Woods and exiting via Zealand Trail to the Zealand Road trailhead. It’s a long day of nearly 20 miles and a book time of about 12 hours NOT including the 2 idle hours flying the flag. This event should probably not be your very first experience on the Bonds, as we will be somewhat diligent about moving along. That being said, if you’re up for it, we’re glad to have you.

Since we don’t know each other (yet), I think it’s prudent to plan on book time of approximately 7 hours for the trip in. And this, of course, necessitates a really early boots on trail time of 5am! Hopefully we can build a cushion over book time headed out the grade before we have to start going uphill at Camp 16.

Currently we have a team of 5 signed up for the day. If anyone has a change of heart or change of plans, please keep us informed here so we don’t wait for someone who isn’t coming. The flag/pole setup is easily transported by just a few folks and has successfully flown over previous FOT48 peaks.

I will have a vehicle spotted at Zealand Road and can transport some bodies back to Lincoln Woods afterwards. (3 if we’re cozy). If people would rather go another route or want to start later, you are more than welcome to meet us at the summit, but we would love to have as many people as possible join us by 5:00a or so in the parking lot at Lincoln Woods.

Please chime in if you are signed up to join us! Let us know more about you and your thoughts. We’re happy to discuss the day.
Steve