It’s finally Spring in the White Mountains. And white they were [although they don’t appear it]. Despite the 75 degree day the trails on Mount Hancock were throughly covered in snow…and ice..and water…lots of water. Crampons and trekking poles necessary. The snow etc. may have been an equal trade-off for the mosquito-free trip, however. Mt. Hancock is now checked off the 4,000 footer list. For this mountain, getting to the mountain was half the journey. About four miles of the eight mile round trip were spent getting to the base of the mountain and the Hancock Loop Trail. Having this time to think without the physical demands of moving vertically was much needed. I feel blessed to have this time to ruminate and let my mind wander. Spending six hours with yours truly gets your mind to places it hasn’t been in a while. Good places. Healthy places. I planned to “live” Instragram the hike but there was no service [glad that was the case]. Sooo here are my photos below. Enjoy!
Dani Walczak 