Posts Tagged ‘ Mountain ’

NH Trip May 2017 – Preparations for the trip to Bog Dam Road

2017/05/22
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Modified: 2017/06/22
Vargo Decagon Alcohol Stove

  Create a vacation – What happens when you add 3 days to a long weekend? A mini-vacation happens!  It is hard to escape a fast-passed project, but there are only 3 long weekends in American summer (Memorial, Independence and Labor days), so you must use them to the fullest.  The hardest part is asking for days off for consultants.  You are there to perform a very focused task, and every day you are not there is an opportunity for competitors to swoop in.  But you must, anyway. Plan – head away from the crowds It is not enough to have a vague desire to get out and spend some time…

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05 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (II)

2017/05/20
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Modified: 2017/04/30
2014-05-25 SU 21;26 Horsefeathers North Conway NH

The walking stage of the hike was closing to an end, and bike portion was fast approaching. Crossing Saco river took about 15 minutes.  First, a test cross with only valuables, and then second crossing with 2 sticks in both hands and a backpack. Rain started again, I did not know what to cover – myself, or the bike, or the backpack.  I did not take a picture with backpack mounted on the bike, but it was an impressive site. The only technical glitch that I encounter was the situation with the pump.  I was not able to fit the pump to the socket properly, and as a result back tire had relatively…

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