~ FALL 2009 PHOTOS ~ White Mountains of NH |
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Hikers and hut crew in front of Zealand Falls Hut |
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We decided that these ledges, just beyond the hut & above the falls, were a good spot for lunch |
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From the ledges, looking into the valley and Zealand Pond |
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Breaking for lunch |
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Azimuth 101 - demonstrating Magnetic vs. True North |
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The ledges had some nice views |
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More lunch break |
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A few more shots on the ledges, then it was time to head on... |
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A quick stop back at the hut, then we headed up to Zeacliff |
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Naturally we forgot to take any pics of the trail during the steep climb up to Zeacliff... |
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180 degree panorama view from Zeacliff What a gorgeous day to be up here! |
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Group shot on Zeacliff, looking east (the camera, not us) |
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Crumbling cliffs of Whitewall |
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Massive Mt. Carrigain at rear-center |
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Map ID'ing the peaks | Lining up a shot |
On the edge at Zeacliff - Presidential Range in background |
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Zeacliff ledges, the Pemigewasset Wilderness spread out below |
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Silliness | Back at Zealand Hut |
View from Zealand Falls Hut on return; Zeacliff is just visible at upper right |
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Short break at the hut before the final leg back |
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More hut pics |
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I made one more swing by Zealand Falls to check for different lighting than on the way up... |
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Looking up at the maple leaf "ceiling" |
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One of the beaver ponds along Zealand Trail |
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Birch trunks |
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Late afternoon on Zealand pond |
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