18.16 Boott Spur, Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine and Glen Boulder.
Jenni closing in on the ridge after a big climb. Although the wind was moderate where we stood, it played havoc with the clouds in the valley. We usually produce a video after a chapter of Hike-about. For a few reasons, the format of today's hike will be displayed partly as photographs (still) and as a movie or video. It covers the Boott Spur trail which rises 3,500 feet with a cumulative gain of closer to 4,000 feet over rough terrain. It is probably one of the toughest hiking experiences we have endured. Although the climb was steep, difficulty is increased by the terrain which is very rocky, often through water and at times, dangerous. One needs to concentrate at all times, particularly on the way down. The views are overwhelming and quite different. Most of the big hikes, rated independently, are difficult, tough and beautiful. Following a climb to the peak of Mount Madison two days earlier, that was 4,400 feet over 9 miles, we are now in full rest mode. By t...