I returned to Tecumseh last weekend, stretched my legs with a friend and found winter hiding in the North.
This mountain is a great season starter. 2.5 up, 2.5 down, a nice outlook and an easy commute. On the trail by noontime Saturday, we had a steady albeit light snowfall the entire hike.
A cloudy, cold day on a closed ski slope would make my wife cringe with horror, but I tend to find unique bits of magic others might ignore. The unused portion of Waterville Valley ski area reminded me of a true Scottish mountain side, with rock and snow separated by soaked brown grass. The clouds were close enough to carry the evaporating mists right off the ground, winter's grip loosening like the packed monorail under our feet. The trails we've been using to snowshoe during the cold months don't have much more integrity left, muddy boots are in my future I fear.
Hoping to venture forth again soon before the bugs do, mud & melt be damned
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