View on Map Picking a goal for the White Mountains was easy. There are many amazing things in this Forest, but one truly legendary pursuit: a winter ascent of Mount Washington, home of the worst weather in the world. While the top of the mountain is technically a state park, the entirety of the ascent is through the Forest and at least in this case, it’s truly about the journey, not the summit. From Bradford Washburn to David Roberts and…
View on Map The highpoint in Chattahoochee is Brasstown Bald, a circus like fee area and not a great candidate for me. I also considered the iconic Springer Mountain, the official start of the Applachian Trail, but I’ve hiked it before, and it also tends to be crowded. Considering the above I decided that a wildspot was in order, and as usual I was pleasantly surprised with the results. I’ve logged a few dozen miles in the Chattahoochee, many of…