tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post8350076030725207902..comments2023-08-20T08:37:21.162-04:00Comments on Trish, Alex, and Sage: Mt. Washington and Mt. Monroe (Winter 4Ks #46 and #47). March 10, 2012Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-86350508761689565462013-03-11T10:48:44.896-04:002013-03-11T10:48:44.896-04:00I just saw your blog for the first time. It’s very...I just saw your blog for the first time. It’s very impressive and the hikes and outdoor experiences are a wonderful thing to share with your daughters and the rest of us.<br /><br />I was a part of the 1982 search and it's heartening to know the sacrifice of Albert Dow has not been forgotten. Thanks for remembering him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-66339912098787134432012-04-18T09:19:58.719-04:002012-04-18T09:19:58.719-04:00Hi claaky,
Thanks for writing. As for books, you...Hi claaky,<br /><br />Thanks for writing. As for books, you can't beat Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (The Mountaineers Books). Hiking with more experienced people can also be helpful. There are also hands-on classes one can take -- the AMC offers different kinds of winter hiking courses every year. <br /><br />I'd personally recommend a slow approach to above-treeline hiking in snow and ice. Alex and I waited until this past season before we took on the likes of the northern Presidentials, and I made certain the conditions were favorable before we headed up. Since Alex does not yet know how to use an ice-ax for self-arrest, icy ascents were out-of-the question. Except for that one snowfield on Mt. Washington, conditions on the days we hiked were favorable enough to the point of not really needing crampons (though we wore ours anyway).<br /><br />Snowfields are dangerous because an unchecked fall means sliding off the mountain.Patricia Ellis Herrhttp://www.trishalexsage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-20598869188945394232012-04-18T04:02:32.475-04:002012-04-18T04:02:32.475-04:00Trish, First, you and your daughters are a wonderf...Trish, First, you and your daughters are a wonderful inspiration for me, as I am afraid of exposure but want to complete the lists. Second, is there a book you'd recommend describing the intricacies and specific safety needs of winter hiking? For example, what makes the snow field so dangerous? Or is this best learned by hiking with others who are more experienced?claakyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799927179418875171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-31529252036688904812012-03-16T15:45:52.249-04:002012-03-16T15:45:52.249-04:00Thanks, Pam. Good luck to you too -- have a great...Thanks, Pam. Good luck to you too -- have a great time on Galehead and the Twins. Looks like the weather's going to be perfect.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-32825624709989168412012-03-15T22:08:01.431-04:002012-03-15T22:08:01.431-04:00Great trip report Trish, much better than the View...Great trip report Trish, much better than the Views version!. It must have been very emotional for you both. Congratulations! I wish I could join you on Flume!PamWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-26233007170570634782012-03-14T21:48:03.797-04:002012-03-14T21:48:03.797-04:00Jean, Portia, MadRiver, DMOutdoors, mtdavenh and A...Jean, Portia, MadRiver, DMOutdoors, mtdavenh and Anonymous -- thank you. We appreciate your messages of congratulations.<br /><br />Jean -- by all means -- hike the Whites during winter! You'll love it, we promise! :)Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-62173808423884205812012-03-14T18:51:42.274-04:002012-03-14T18:51:42.274-04:00Well done! You Gals are an inspiration to all!Well done! You Gals are an inspiration to all!mtdavenhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-83872170602270008282012-03-14T13:31:42.221-04:002012-03-14T13:31:42.221-04:00Awesome stuff! Looks like a lot of snow on the tra...Awesome stuff! Looks like a lot of snow on the trail heading up. I've got to try the Ammo in winter. I wish you and Alex the best of luck as you go for 48 this weekend!DMOutdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646176191389908948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-15305512406370362682012-03-14T11:29:38.816-04:002012-03-14T11:29:38.816-04:00Congratulations ! I agree you are both amazing :)Congratulations ! I agree you are both amazing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-48486375972704891742012-03-14T10:44:03.680-04:002012-03-14T10:44:03.680-04:00You are amazing women. Congratulations.You are amazing women. Congratulations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772404434256224175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-24425714621036887682012-03-14T09:53:05.753-04:002012-03-14T09:53:05.753-04:00Congratulations. I follow your blog and can only i...Congratulations. I follow your blog and can only imagine the jubilation in completing this hike. Alex, you give me inspiration to hike the whites in the winter.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109746923888360185.post-75515817953331808992012-03-14T09:07:27.019-04:002012-03-14T09:07:27.019-04:00Well done ladies!! See you on Flume!Well done ladies!! See you on Flume!MadRivernoreply@blogger.com