Sarge has been joining me twice a week for hikes up Mount Washington throughout June and July. We have been starting around 5AM, Usually summitting just before 7AM and back down to Pinkham Notch around 8AM.
It was a quick melt out in Tuckerman Ravine this spring and we were able to access the Tuckerman Ravine Trail safely by mid-June. This is the preferred way up for the Dood as it is less steep than Lion Head and there are plenty of water spots to cool off in along the way.
Sarge turned seven in June and has not showed any signs of slowing down or has had any hip issues over the rugged terrain. Hopefully he still has a couple of more summers rock hopping in him before he retires to the Great Glen Trails which he currently enjoys on his off days from the mountains.
Sarge enjoying the breeze with Mount Monroe in the background
Water stop #1. "First Bridge" on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail
Below treeline on Lion Head Trail
Sarge on Lion Head checking in on the snow conditions in the Bowl
Summit Sarge!
Sarge takes a stroll on the observation deck
High along the Crawford Path
Sarge finds a snowfield to cool off in above the headwall
Floor of Tuckerman Ravine
Water stop #2. a small pool of water between the first aid cache and Lunch Rocks
Mid-June in the Bowl, took about one more week and this was all melted out
Last day before the snow bridge collapsed (June 15th)
Sarge once again gets the last "turns" of the year on Washington. (June 28th)
Sniffin' into the head wind at Lion Head and Tuckerman Ravine Trail junction
Sarge hopping rocks with Lion Head and Boott Spur behind him
Ravine Headwall Waterfall
Sarge at the top of the lip of Tuckerman Ravine
Swim stop #3 bottom of Ravine Waterfall at Lunch Rocks
Wildcat Range from the first aid cache
Sarge taking in the beautiful morning from above the headwall
