One of the great hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is called the Presidential Traverse. It’s so-called because hikers climb all of the mountains in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in one continuous hike that’s nearly 23 miles long with close to 9,000 feet of elevation gain. The traverse includes the following mountains:
- Mt Madison – 5367 feet
- Mt Adams – 5774 feet
- Mt Jefferson – 5712 feet
- Mt Clay – 5533 feet
- Mt Washington – 6288 feet
- Mt Monroe – 5384 feet
- Mt Franklin – 5001 feet
- Mt Eisenhower – 4780 feet
- Mt Pierce – 4310 feet
- Mt Jackson – 4052 feet
Maya and Nico completed the very challenging hike together over a period of three days. I think their smiles tell the entire story and we are all very happy for them and also quite relieved that they seem no worse for wear. Earlier this week an experienced male hiker died on Mt. Washington when he encountered snow and 80mph winds.
