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Trip report

New Year Day Hike

4000 Footer DATE: 01/04/2025 - 01/01/2025

Trip/Event Location: LINCOLN, NH
US

Trip Leader(s): Twigs , SteveNH

Max # People: 10

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Meeting up in the parking lot of the Basion cascades southbound, we will take the Franconia bike trail south till it meets up with thw Liberty spring trail. Then follow that and summit Mt. Liberty. ...

Copy/Repost Hike

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Meeting at the southbound basin cascade trail head parking area
Trip Report/Photos

Starting at the trail head for 8am temps were starting to climb into the positive single digits. As we started to climb the air had an effect on our breathing allowing us to take our time up to the summit. The views from the top were amazing, winds were strong with guts blowing other off thier stable stance. The estimated wind chill at the summit was around -35F to -40F. After the summit we headed back into the trees to the tent sites along Liberty Springs trail, where we had lunch. 3 of us had hot soup in out thermos, while one used his hot coco to thaw out his frozen soild grilled chicken breast. After hiking back to the cars we all were spent and ready for a hot shower... Thanks guys for sharing this amazing day with me for my birthday, best gift.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

You found snow and winter conditions above 2000 feet. Glad you kept warm and were able to Summit Liberty and get back safely! Those negative wind chill values were life threatening. I'm sure you guys made record time as it was too cold to stop! Happy B-Day Jason and kudos to your buds for the "frozen" smiles! - JDNnh
Thank you Jason for leading us on yet another amazing hike! The views at the summit were absolutely spectacular. My first experience with 'butt sliding' was a blast! As always, the company during the hike made it even more wonderful. Thanks guys! - SteveNH

Members That Participated

sustaining member

Twigs

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous

Townsend, MA

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 01/06/2025 05:14 AM
Member Since: 08/18/2022

sustaining member

SteveNH

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Nashua , NH

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 01/06/2025 06:14 AM
Member Since: 08/05/2024

sustaining member

Don59

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous

Rivesville, WV

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 12/12/2024 07:11 PM
Member Since: 09/07/2023

sustaining member

Bobcat

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous

Upton, MA

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 01/06/2025 08:23 AM
Member Since: 12/16/2008


JDNnh Jan 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM Comment: You found snow and winter conditions above 2000 feet. Glad you kept warm and were able to Summit Liberty and get back safely! Those negative wind chill values were life threatening. I'm sure you guys made record time as it was too cold to stop! Happy B-Day Jason and kudos to your buds for the "frozen" smiles! SteveNH Jan 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM Comment: Thank you Jason for leading us on yet another amazing hike! The views at the summit were absolutely spectacular. My first experience with 'butt sliding' was a blast! As always, the company during the hike made it even more wonderful. Thanks guys!