Tim StantonFeb 20

Just now returned from a fantastic winter adventure in the White Mountains, NH. Perfect weather and trail conditions allowed me to hike a substantial loop up high -- first ascending to a summit, then hiking a section of the ridge (hiking up and over other peaks), and ending by descending from the last peak. A great day of hiking with amazing views! #FootpathFriday #snowshoeing #mountains

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In the spirit of the snow/wind storm that I am currently experiencing here in SE Massachusetts, I am sharing some pics from last week’s hike in the White #Mountains, NH illustrating the large amount of snow that was there. (Upper left) trail junction 2/3 up the mountain; (Upper right) same spot last June; (Lower left) alpine zone near final ascent; (Lower right) halfway down. #MountainMonday #hiking #snow

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Show threadTim StantonFeb 27

This was my view looking up the trail on my ascent up peak #3 of my hike on the ridge last week in the White Mountains, NH. Clear skies with great views to the horizon plus perfect trail conditions made for a wonderful adventure. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains

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When I hiked recently on this mountain ridge, the evidence of harsh weather from previous storms was clear. Features were covered with rime ice, like ghosts frozen (literally!) in time from strong winds and cold temps in those storms, supercooling the droplets from the fog/low-clouds and freezing onto the feature in interesting patterns. So eerie and unique! #MountainMonday #hiking #winter

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These pics illustrate the contrasting views in my recent hike in the White #Mountains, NH. Top left: mountain ridge. Top right: End of hike as the sun sets. I enjoyed all phases of the hike-- dawn to dusk, above/below the treeline. Check out the below link-- it has a 3D view of the entire hike that you can rotate (screen shot of one view; lower right). #FootpathFriday #hiking #winter

https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcubetrek.com%2Fview%2F563995&data=05%7C02%7Ctstanton%40whoi.edu%7Cdf489e8a6e4a4f38836908de7958a0d5%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C639081618719614211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KDJ9L0f3WvWGF7YnTzTXBxgEyzlY8Jyb%2F4owEEOTlNY%3D&reserved=0

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From my hike last month in the White Mountains, NH. I was halfway up to the summit and the bright overhead sun was casting beautiful shadows. Much of this snow has since melted as we approach spring. #FootpathFriday #hiking #mountains

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Show threadFranz GrafMar 13
@TimKStanton 😍 lovely as always
Show threadAnnieMar 14
@TimKStanton You look like a giant!👋🏼
Show threadTim StantonMar 15
@theappletree
I hiked from dawn to dusk that day. I enjoyed seeing the long shadows like this at each end of the day.
😀
Show threadAnnieMar 15
@TimKStanton So much to see when you walk with open eyes...😊
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@theappletree
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Show threadFranz GrafMar 8
@TimKStanton 😍
Show threadBrian DavisMar 8

@TimKStanton beautiful! Looks lovely in black and white (no doubt in color too).

Those are some densely packed trees. Usually if I see a stand like that I can assume it was logged not too long ago, replanted, but never thinned. Do you think this is similar or a different cause?

Show threadTim StantonMar 8

@intrepidhero
Thanks!

Yup-- you got it right on the logging (see below link). This area was logged heavily until a century ago when it was declared a protected national forest. In fact, I took this photo not far from an abandoned logging road that I camped on a couple of years ago. The level road made for good camping in an otherwise steep area. The old logging road is 1,300' above the trailhead, indicating how extensive the logging was.

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-legislation-that-saved-the-white-mountain-region/

Show threadBrian DavisMar 8
@TimKStanton interesting! Thanks for the rabbit hole.
Show threadAnemone NemorosaMar 6

@TimKStanton

I like how it illustrates the challenge of photographing landscapes with snow, sometimes in the same day. The blue of the sky suddenly transfers to the snow. Really nice!

Show threadTim StantonMar 6
@SensitiveSyl
Thank you! Indeed, it is a great challenge photographing snow. The snow has so many interesting and beautiful "micro" features that sometime get washed out from the default settings on my phone. I find myself regularly making adjustments with the "shadow" and "contrast" edit functions to take the image back to something that realistically showcases the beautiful features. 😀 ❄️
Show threadAnemone NemorosaMar 6

@TimKStanton

I agree! I also turn to black and white when there is too much contrast, as it helps with shadows and textures 😉

Show threadTim StantonMar 6
@SensitiveSyl
I've got a great candidate image from this hike for a black and white--- the bare trees were casting long distinct shadows onto the textured snow just before the sun dropped behind the nearby mountain range. Stay tuned....
Show threadAnemone NemorosaMar 6

@TimKStanton

👍 😊

Show threadJer 🚲Mar 3
@TimKStanton Very cool texture!
Show threadTim StantonMar 3
@jerzone
Couldn't get enough of that rime ice! 😀 🧊
Show threadJer 🚲Mar 3
@TimKStanton I started building some up on this morning's ride! ';^)
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@jerzone
😂
Show threadsaarmullerMar 2
@TimKStanton In October 1978 I visited Mount Washington. And this is wat it looked like! Incredible but beautiful.
Show threadTim StantonMar 2
@saarmuller
Indeed! And the Mt Washington observatory regularly posts photos of the rime ice formations that they have up there-- all so beautiful!
Show threadPeter GutscheMar 2
@TimKStanton beautiful sculptures of wind and ice!
Show threadTim StantonMar 2
@silberspur
Mother Nature is a great artist!
Show thread🍋 Superball ☀️Mar 15
@TimKStanton
That sign, wow! 🤩❄️
Show threadTim StantonMar 15
@superball
Yeah, the sign tells quite a story of what it had been through that winter! 😀 ❄️
Show threadFranz GrafMar 1
@TimKStanton 😍
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@TimKStanton that's really a nice view! Thanks so much for this. I'm just seeing grey and light rain
Show threadTim StantonMar 1
@hikingdude
Thanks, Franz! This was my view after having been above the treeline for several hours on the mountain ridge and I was descending back into the forested part of the trail.
It has been quite the winter up in these mountains. Lots of snowfall and no periods of rain or freeze/thaw cycle, making for great conditions for winter mountaineering. 😀❄️⛰️
Show threadBrian DavisMar 1
@TimKStanton doesn't get better than that!
Show threadTim StantonMar 1
@intrepidhero
Yeah, great views in all directions that day, including on the descent passing the treeline like in this pic.
Show thread@stevewfoldsFeb 27
@TimKStanton
Hiked Mt. Washington one summer & ski team used to run from peak to peak in Franconia Notch in Fall training 60 years ago.
Show threadTim StantonFeb 27
@stevewfolds
There were a couple of runners out on the ridge last week. They were having a great time!
Show threadFranz GrafFeb 27
@TimKStanton ohhh take me there, Tim. Please
Show threadTim StantonFeb 27
@hikingdude
Wish I could, Franz! It was as wonderful as it looks. After the major hike up to the first summit from the trailhead (3,500 ft (1,100m) elevation gain), I hiked up three more peaks, including this one— once I was up on the ridge, these subsequent peaks were all easy, but still equally picturesque. A great day in the mountains!
Show threadJer 🚲Feb 22
@TimKStanton Just a little wind...
Show threadTim StantonFeb 22
@jerzone
Yeah, crazy how windy it gets up there. It was 30 mph (50 km/h) the last time I was up on the ridge. Couldn’t see to the other side of the summit.
Show threadCiaraFeb 22
@TimKStanton Terrific sight and photo. And thanks for the great Alt Text.
Show threadTim StantonFeb 22
@CiaraNi
Thank you! It was an amazing day up on the ridge. Beautiful views not only of distant mountains, but also of nearby features such as the cairns. I took pics of a number of these cairns— all with unique patterns of rime ice.
Show threadCiaraFeb 22
@TimKStanton I can feel the fresh air and the light even through the screen. I vaguely knew of 'rime frost', but not how it comes about. It was interesting to see and learn.