Monson, ME to Manchester Center, MA

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Looking to east peak of Baldpate Mtn.
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Jay climbing down. It’s a looooong ladder!
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The picture never makes it look quite as steep as it feels!
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Hikers waiting out the storm together.

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Jay enjoying the view from the observation tower on top of Wildcat Mountain peak D.
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Sarah, with a grin born from terror, climbs down Wildcat Ridge. The road through Pinkham Notch is still very far below!
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Mt. Madison has several false summits, all covered in tippy boulders.

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Mowgli eats left over macaroni with meatballs on the porch of a trail angel’s house. The resident cat relaxes beside him.
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Specs and Jay trade jokes and stories.
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Randy and Linda, extraordinary trail angels!

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The top of Stratton Mountain.

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The view is a little gray today!

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