8.26.2012

Mt. Washington Speed Climb

Mission:  I tried to (and did) break my speed ascent record.  The descent was casual.
Date:  8/24/2012
Route:  Pinkham Notch to Summit via Tuckerman Ravine Trail.

Distance:  4.2 miles
Elev Gain:  4250

Time:

Elev (ft) vs. Time (min) - Green line is average ascent rate

  • To Caretaker Cabin:  0:40
  • To Base of Waterfall:  0:55
  • To Auto Road:  1:30
  • To Summit Sign:  1:33 
VAM
  • For 1st 40 minutes = 854 m/hr
  • For last 53 minutes = 808 m/hr
  • Overall = 828 m/hr (45 ft/min)

Pictures:  Here

8.19.2012

Franc Ridge Loop w/ Spanky

4 hours including lunch, stops, snacks, swimming.
pics here:

8.04.2012

Franc Ridge Loop w/ tMail & MadDog

4.5 hr loop due to sprained ankle and maddog's bum knee.  tmail in 2:26.