Hike up Carter Dome, Coos County NH
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Each summer I offer a hike in New Hampshire. I have completed many of the hiking lists there but there are many great reasons to return to the area.
This years event is to climb Carter Dome. It is the tallest peak on that range. Location wise, the trailhead is on Rt. 16. It is the eastern side of Mt. Washington. The start time is real. The end time depends on the day. Worst case scenario is it's a 10 hour hike.
This event gives hikers the opportunity to train to climb New England's tallest peak. Carter Dome is part of a beautiful ridge. Over the coming months, there will be hikes designed as training events for the climb. Trust that you will have a much better day if you prepare for this hike.
We held a meeting regarding hiking in New Hampshire this summer.
ZOOM link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJzuacOavk
ZOOM link
I strongly suggest you watch my informational meeting (if you did not attend live) It gives more details regarding this event. I will go into depth regarding the logistics of location, travel, the hike, lodgings, and gear.
The Mt. Washington Weather Observatory runs a fund raiser each year called Seek the Peak. I schedule this assent for Seek the Peak weekend because there are a lot of people and support staff on the mountain. Perfect situation for first time climbers. You do not have to participate in the fundraiser to hike the mountain.
There are options for lodgings. I suggest typing in Gorham NH into Google maps and clicking on lodging. You will need to come up Friday and stay over since it is a 5 hour drive.
You will need to seriously self assess your experience and fitness level on this event. You need equipment for all seasons. It can go from sunny and warm in the valley to sleet and rain on the way up. You need rain gear, fleece, dry socks, water/food, headlamp, emergency gear, waterproof hiking boots. Ask yourself this, can I carry a heavy pack uphill for at least 8 plus hours? If you cannot reach the top by 1:00 p.m. you have to turn around. You need the utmost respect for this event. People have died up there. No doom and gloom, just the honest truth.
Current summit conditions, Mt. Washington Observatory:
http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/conditions.php
Trail Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/carter-dome-south-carter-middle-carter
All trails link
Seek The Peak (the fundraiser event):
http://www.seekthepeak.org/
Mt. Washington Observatory (weather station and information):
http://www.mountwashington.org/
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