Alton Bay, NH - Photos

Since both winter hikes were cancelled this weekend, I decided to take some photos today. Last week I spent Sunday hiking to the summit of Mt. Major overlooking Alton Bay, NH and I was not able to get photos of the ice fishers on Lake Winnipesaukee. So I went back this morning and spent a couple hours from the shore as well as on the lake happily snapping photos. For lunch I dined at Shibley's At The Pier. They're located on the Lake and their wait staff are friendly and professional. Dined on the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich, soup and hot tea and snapped more photos as well. Oh, and I finally got photos of those ice flows on the northbound side of I-93 between exits 8 & 9, as well as some along Route NH 11! I so desire to climb those!

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Ice flows on I-93 Northbound between exits 8 & 9.

 Icicles everywhere! Route NH 11

 Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton Bay, NH

Ice fishing huts on Lake Winnipesaukee

Busy lake with traffic and skiers

as well as homemade snowmobiles!

View of the lake from Shibley's At The Pier

Lake Winnipesaukee from NH11 scenic point

Mount Major - Winter Hiking

Weekly winter hike with the New England Over 50 Meetup group. Hiked the Mt. Major and Brook Trails to the summit of Mt. Major (1,780'). Expansive views of Lake Winnipesaukee from the top. 4.8 miles round trip, 1,150' elevation gain. 

Lake Winnipesaukee in the background.

Local Hawaii girls atop Mt. Major

Rumney Ice - Photos

Spent a couple of hours hiking along the "Parking Lot Wall" of the Rumney rock climbing area taking photos of the different ice flows. If you recognize any of the flows, please email me so that I correctly label them. Thanks!


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Three Ponds Trail - Winter Hiking

Located in the village of Rumney, NH is Stinson Lake. Our hike took us along the Three Ponds Trail to the shelter (1,750') above the middle pond. The elevation gain was 450' and the roundtrip hike was 4.8 miles. 

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The hike up to the pond shelter took about 2 hours... we made frequent stops so that the 'Doc' could catch her breath. These short stops gave me the op to shoot random photos of the landscape around us. It also made me more aware of our seclusion. Against the conversation between Steve, Doc and Jess was a calm stillness.

 

On our way up the Fish & Game Warden passed us on his snowmobile forging the trail for us. The snow was fresh and with each step our feet sunk into the soft trail. We crossed wooden bridges and split-logs over several streams.

 

The Adirondack shelter is located on a small knoll overlooking the middle pond. For lunch I had my usual PB&J sandwich accompanied with a homemade cookie that Jess brought. I've learned that lunch/snack is best eaten quickly and with your gloves left on.  ;-)  After lunch we took a walk onto the pond, taking in the surrounding scenery from the middle of the pond.

 

Our hike back down was faster paced and when we reached the parking lot, it started to lightly snow. Since it was still early and light out, I headed to the Rumney rock climbing area to see if there were any ice climbing going on at the Parking Lot wall. I was not disappointed and managed to get a few photos shot before it got dark.  You can find the Rumney Ice Climbing photos here on my blog at: http://lookwhatididadventures.blogspot.com/2011/01/rumney-ice-climbing.html

I always feel so rejuvenated after a hike!

Rumney Ice Climbing 2011

Spent the morning hiking the Three Ponds Trail on Stinson Lake, NH. After the hike I stopped by the Rumney rock climbing area and found some folks ice climbing routes on the "Parking Lot Wall". This popular sport climbing area is also popular among ice climbers! Got a few shots...enjoy!

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