Amadeus—I do not know of an offical trail that heads directly to East Pond from the Osceola Summit. There is a small herd path that meaders into the woods at the last switchback before the summit. (heading up the Mt. Osceola Trail from Tripoli Road.) MtnMagic and I followed it for about 100 yards or so. We were later informed that this was the old telephone line route to the summit for the firetower. There was much wire strewn about in the woods as I remember. I believe you can bushwhack to East Pond from here but I’m not certain. Check those maps out.
Nice to see a tradition building with people saving their flags, poles and rigging from year to year. Don’t worry about the weather. Mother Nature has not let us down yet!
They won’t go uncovered. My group can split up at the last minute into three groups if need be. We came up with a timeline for the signups at the planning meeting and the accessable peaks were supposed to be opened Thursday. We did have a nibble on Cannon and once Stephen updates the status we will know exactly where we stand. Terry was interested in doing one of the peaks as well so we should not be in too bad of shape.
Sherpa, Learn from a friend of ours. Jet ahead to Guyot, set up the tents, then go back to Sarah and LenDawg and take her pack. That’s the gentlemanly thing to do.. :flag:
Check the Gallery John for some insights on to pole rigging. I have a unique setup of a long electrical conduit that I use in a sleeve like someone would in a parade. Of course it doubles as the best lightening rod in the Whites that day but I’ll take my chances.
I’m in Western Mass if that is close enough for you. I have three weeks of work left before I disappear into the Pemi for a couple days. PM me if you wish.
Looks like we will have our first Flags gathering over 4000 feet! I’ll try to get the West Bond flagbearer to let you know where you guys will be. Sherpa John- be advised that the Bridge is out on Zealand Road if your coming in from that way.
I second the HUGE thank you to Jay annd Terry. Cathie and I had a blast. She wants to hike very badly with Madison now. The Bog Bridge hike was very interesting and food delicious. A pleasant night under the stars and great conversation. What more could you ask. Tent poles perhaps, but everyone had theirs….. 🙄
I believe it was bring your own beverages but I would like to know if there is anything we need to bring? Firewood? Food? . Also some idiot proof directions would be good from different directions.
Keep an eye on the weather if you have many first timers. Just the tip of Pierce is above treeline so if it’s a nice day, they will be able to see the ridgeline all the way to Washington. Great to see this comaderie with helping out the new folks. Enjoy the day!
