tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post550166015158354961..comments2024-03-12T01:45:06.564-04:00Comments on Hiking in the White Mountains: Fortitudine Vincimus : Presidential Range & Great Range in a Calendar DayChris Daileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-29575910968721293492019-07-25T14:02:14.780-04:002019-07-25T14:02:14.780-04:00Hey Chris,
All done. Wheeeew, that was a toughie...Hey Chris,<br /><br />All done. Wheeeew, that was a toughie. I lucked out with a nice, low humid 70 deg. day. Lots of mud out and branch reaching into the trail. You were so right saying "a flurry of punches". That last col after Haystack and upto Marcy had me yelling in frustration. My head just wanted to be up on Marcy with only downs ahead.<br /><br />I only went through about 3 liters of the 4 I packed plus 3 lemonades at Johns Brook Lodge (which saved the day for my taste buds).<br /><br />As far as comparative difficulty, I'd say that's definitely harder than the Pres. Traverse. You use your whole body much more on the GRT and it's just harder. There's not any cruising anywhere up to Marcy. It's work the whole way. On the Pres. I can always get into a rhythm. That's not happening on the GRT until about 2-3 miles down the Phelps.<br /><br />Anyways. Thanks again Chris for putting it all out there. <br /><br />I come to your sight, read about it, get inspired by the pics and narrative, then go and do it.<br /><br />Great resource for us all. Please continue!<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161633747178054452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-36366432452752982062019-07-22T22:38:05.803-04:002019-07-22T22:38:05.803-04:00Good Stuff Chris. Thanks for the info. It's ...Good Stuff Chris. Thanks for the info. It's always helpful to get your take. I'll update again after the hike - Looks like a 5 star weather day this Wednesday which definitely will help.<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161633747178054452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-38696215478862925782019-07-19T10:51:54.369-04:002019-07-19T10:51:54.369-04:00Hi Steve,
There is a reliable source between Basi...Hi Steve,<br /><br />There is a reliable source between Basin and Haystack so you can always refill there too. But there are plenty of water sources coming down the Phelps Trail near slant rock, Bushnell Falls, and so on as you're basically paralleling a river on the way out. <br /><br />As far as the GRT compare to the Presi or Pemi, it's more difficult, but not by much. The trails are more eroded and in much worse shape in spots, especially around the Wolfjaws to Armstrong. Between Upper Wolf Jaw and Basin are consecutive steep bursts up and down that feel like a flurry of punches, more so if it's hot and humid out. The beginning and the end are pretty tame, although the Phelps Trail IIRC was getting pretty eroded dropping off Marcy down to Slant Rock, but other than that it's a breeze.<br /><br />Have a blast on your traverse, let me know how it goes cdailey@hpearce.comChris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-81654886670510134142019-07-17T18:56:15.831-04:002019-07-17T18:56:15.831-04:00Hey Chris,
Last July I did the Pres. Traverse. T...Hey Chris,<br /><br />Last July I did the Pres. Traverse. This July I'm doing the Great Range. One year of separation between the two seems a little more doable than a few hours. You guys are BadASS!<br /><br />Anyways. Just a couple questions to ease my mind. I'm going to carry 4 liters of water out of the gate from Rooster Comb which should get me to Marcy. Is there a reliable water source to filter on the way back to Garden?<br />Looks like there are a couple brooks and such along the Phelps Trail?<br /><br />Also, I've done the both the Pemi and the Pres. Where would you rate the Great Range as far as comparative difficulty? I got a little scared when you described one of the trails as "The Garfield Ridge Trail on steroids."<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Your trip reports always make me want to get after it!<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161633747178054452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-88041447120765085972019-01-07T09:14:58.576-05:002019-01-07T09:14:58.576-05:00It would have been a great addition to the site an...It would have been a great addition to the site and the response on his end was smug and uncalled for. I really enjoyed the part where he told me what we should have done instead of doing all that driving, which makes him look like a clueless fool considering what else I've done over the years.<br /><br />I'm happy to keep my routes to myself and others that know me and/or stumble upon the blog. :) Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-91431586950837143622019-01-06T08:59:20.362-05:002019-01-06T08:59:20.362-05:00I can't believe the guy from the FKT site shru...I can't believe the guy from the FKT site shrugged you two off when you submitted this for one. Obviously he didn't read this report you submitted or bother to ask any of the north east FKTers about you, who all respect and enjoy your new routes you have been putting together for years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-74466993455845434812017-05-31T21:41:21.227-04:002017-05-31T21:41:21.227-04:00Thanks, Steevo!Thanks, Steevo!Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-62469280187690954082017-05-26T18:40:31.614-04:002017-05-26T18:40:31.614-04:00studsstudssteevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462665844197199544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-4363000210007919342016-07-18T14:05:59.565-04:002016-07-18T14:05:59.565-04:00Love the attitude and energy about wanting to take...Love the attitude and energy about wanting to take on the GRT again, hope you two get to attempt it in the near future!Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-19214439749841856962016-07-16T21:18:33.059-04:002016-07-16T21:18:33.059-04:00Rick: this report renewed my lust to attempt our G...Rick: this report renewed my lust to attempt our Great Range Traverse again! Ankle is now surgically reconstructed, so it's plenty ready to be broken down once more ;)<br /><br />Chris: you guys are AWESOME! I really enjoyed reading this report--thanks for sharing.Peter J. Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830959137617931894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-48988061922810749662016-06-24T14:07:45.569-04:002016-06-24T14:07:45.569-04:00Absolutely incredible journey, great to see hikers...Absolutely incredible journey, great to see hikers out there who push themselves physically while being careful and prepared. Thanks for writing about it and posting so many wonderful photos.<br /><br />Stacy & BenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-32309734444666071542016-06-21T21:52:51.316-04:002016-06-21T21:52:51.316-04:00Hi Beckie, I had no idea about the Hike-NH post, I...Hi Beckie, I had no idea about the Hike-NH post, I just went on read Kyle's post, glad he posted it on there for you guys to read. Hope you get to enjoy some long summer days out on the trails in the next few months :) Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-88437678343795716052016-06-21T21:30:47.477-04:002016-06-21T21:30:47.477-04:00Hi Chris: 1. these are even better than your Hike...Hi Chris: 1. these are even better than your Hike NH pictures (if that were possible) 2. Now I know Satchboogie's real name! Glad you had such great weather for it, too!Beckie Janihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726019076093080288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-84077780701023578402016-06-21T09:30:02.837-04:002016-06-21T09:30:02.837-04:00Yeah, it was for the best that we aborted though. ...Yeah, it was for the best that we aborted though. It was really hurting him and continuing might have jeopardized the remaining two or three easier days. Actually, what we did was leave his truck at Rooster Comb TH the evening before and get a shuttle to South Meadow with our packs plus tent and sleeping bags. We slept a few hours then left camp at 2 a.m. Went via Marcy Dam and Lake Arnold to Feldspar Brook and up to Gray. Then Skylight, Marcy, and Haystack. Ended up bailing down Shorey Shortcut and Johns Brook just before Basin. Once we were down in the valley I went ahead and managed to catch a ride from The Garden back to the truck and return just as he got out.crshortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596095471839669636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-52078398830020207622016-06-21T09:21:50.532-04:002016-06-21T09:21:50.532-04:00Thanks, Adam. Hope you have a great summer hiking...Thanks, Adam. Hope you have a great summer hiking on and off trail!Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-10070668530625913862016-06-21T09:19:21.936-04:002016-06-21T09:19:21.936-04:00Thanks, Owen! Saturday was a perfect day to be up...Thanks, Owen! Saturday was a perfect day to be up there, hope you had a fun traverse and enjoyed all those miles above treeline :) Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-69308221553937812162016-06-21T09:18:28.585-04:002016-06-21T09:18:28.585-04:00Thanks, Rick! It was quite the day Kyle and I had...Thanks, Rick! It was quite the day Kyle and I had, everything broke just right for us. That enhanced GRT sounds like a nice hike too, ending the day on Skylight would be really awesome. Sorry to hear your friend's ankle injury came into play and you had to abort.Chris Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225481004115172981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-38240713225022219032016-06-21T08:53:41.139-04:002016-06-21T08:53:41.139-04:00I'm constantly amazed by the hikes you pull of...I'm constantly amazed by the hikes you pull off. Great job on adding this one to the list.Adam Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859723745327306854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-6643332257745328652016-06-20T22:24:08.125-04:002016-06-20T22:24:08.125-04:00Awesome! Love reading about your adventures. We ...Awesome! Love reading about your adventures. We completed our first Presidential Traverse on Saturday the same day as you did this and that was enough for me!Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881633441845486332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279365566627462854.post-39681753208498115042016-06-20T21:46:09.867-04:002016-06-20T21:46:09.867-04:00Oh my God! That is insane Chris - and awesome! Con...Oh my God! That is insane Chris - and awesome! Congratulations to both of you! I can't even imagine trying this. Me and a couple buddies were whupped (but happy) after a Prezzie Traverse in 2010 and me and another buddy had to abort an "enhanced" Great Range Traverse that included Gray and Skylight in 2012 because of an ankle injury he had sustained in Colorado a couple months prior. Doing both in one day just blows my mind.crshortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596095471839669636noreply@blogger.com