[Stephen]

in reply to: Trip Reports #49049

Pics from Liberty up. I wish I had gotten more with the peak filled in, but the two hours seemed to fly by fast.

We were first greeted by Brian, who didn’t think he could hike today, but ended up making it out. He thanked us for the wonderful gesture we were making.

As I introduced myself as “the8re”, a guy sitting next to me said “Hey, did you play Hamlet in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?” Sure enough, this gentleman remembered seeing me in Portsmouth about 5 years ago. “When I first saw you come over the ridge, I thought ‘Hey, it’s Hamlet.'” What a small world.

We were covered with two general comments:

1. “Thanks for doing this.” Mostly it was from people who had heard about the event ahead of time.

2. “Wow! Look at the flag!” Not that our flag was special, just a 3’x5′. But the image of seeing a flag just as you come over the ridge onto Liberty struck some emotion into most of the people. (There was a group of a certain foreign nature that was nonplussed about the flag.)

We arrived late to the peak (12:15) so we forwent with anchoring the pole and just held it in place. My hiking buddy Bob switched off with me so I could stretch and take a couple pics. Wished I had gotten more with the peak and people at the peak, but I’ll know for next time.

Incidentally, our route was as such: We hiked in late Friday night and set up camp (around 9:30pm) off the Osseo trail. This was my first night hike in the whites. Never seen so many stars in all my life.

We took Osseo up to Flume, then Franconia Ridge to Liberty. Took the same path back, running into the Flume team as they just finished breaking down at 3. We cruised back down the mountain to get back to our camp by 5:15pm. It took us about 3.5 hours to get down from Liberty when it took us 4.5 hours to get up. We were cruising so we could have daylight while we broke camp and lugged our gear back to the car. That and we didn’t want to be late to the party at the Moosehead.

Last thing I want to mention… both Bob and I appreciated the time at the Moosehead. You all were the best bunch of people we’ve hung out with in a while, and it was the perfect ending to such a blessed day and event! Thank you all for participating and helping us honor an important day in our world’s history.

So who’s ready for next year? 💡

-Stephen

[Stephen]

in reply to: Start the "Good Lucks" rolling… #49016

Let’s have a good day, a somber memorial, followed by a good American tradition: PIZZA AND BEER :beer:

See you all tomorrow on the 48!

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: Day Hiking or Base Camping/Backpacking? #48979

jay,

we won’t be there, FYI. We are camping on the other side of Flume tonight. Sorry about the late change!

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: A few more mentions… #49006

It went out to the newspapers, and I assume that the AP had the name, which is where all these organizations are getting the info from. They just chose to leave it out. Or maybe AP left it off the wire?

[Stephen]

in reply to: A few more mentions… #49002

I heard a rumor of a Good Morning America mention this morning as well. Can anyone confirm?

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: Want to participate but not up for hiking? READ THIS! (2003) #48983

Washington has been claimed. Thanks.

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: flag pole #48831

Most hardware stores have em.

[Stephen]

in reply to: Mooseland Grill Tally #48942

I have alerted the grill to expect 40-45 of us at various times throughout the evening.

There is a group of 30 that’s going ot bein the lounge before us, so we’ll have to settle for the dining room. Just get a table when you arrive. I’m planning on bringing a stack of placards that say something like “I put a flag on the 48” or something that you can place on your table so we know where everyone is. Sound like a good idear?

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: I’m out. :( #48987

Yeah, Greg. I know what it’s like to cancel things cause of family matters. It’s a commonplace item in my family now, an accepted fact of life.

Prayers are with ya.

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: flag pole #48829

I scored a 15′ telescoping aluminum flag pole that’s relatively lightweight and can even double as a walking stick!

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: Mooseland Grill Tally #48939

@rbhayes wrote:

Wow – that’s going to be quite the turnout! Would it be a good idea to contact the establishment and warn them.

Yes. I’m contacting them tomorrow so that they have fair warning.

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: 12 more peaks to cover (2003) #48963

Washington was taken, but had to be dropped.

Wildcat D is taken, Bondcliff is now available again, so we’re still at 12.

Bond
Bondcliff
Carter, Middle
Carter, South
Hancock, South
Isolation
Owls Head
Passaconaway
Tripyramid, Middle
Tripyramid, North
Washington
Wildcat A

[Stephen]

in reply to: Mooseland Grill Tally #48937

Current tally is approximately 35 throughout the evening, possibly more.

Any others joining us?

-T

[Stephen]

in reply to: Day Hiking or Base Camping/Backpacking? #48972

@Jaytrek wrote:

Basecamping at Lafayette campground.

BTW Part II. Our group believes in the “Jello” principle…always room for one more…so if people want to pitch a tent we’ll make room.

Jay,

The two of us Liberty hikers were planning on camping at lafayette on friday night… got room for another tent?

[Stephen]

in reply to: Links #48866

Yeah, I finally had to post my word there. I’ve been avoiding getting into it with her, but just HAD to say something now.

-T

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