60th Birthday Celebration on Mt. Washington
Also on this hike
It had rained the night before so the Ammonoosuc Ravine was flowing! Started after sunrise and it was sunny and cool ! About 1/2 way up we came to a natural pool that was fed by a beautiful waterfall.. Several cascades along the route up as well.. There were some challenging scrambles that required 3-4 points of contact and was so happy that I could do them with ease.. We stopped for a snack abd much needed bathroom at the Lake of Clouds hut .. We then continued the last 1.2 miles to the summit.. Right before we got there , a group of young men sang Happy Birthday to me! Made my heart smile.. Reached the summit with my friends and we fought the Cog Train people(aka cheaters) for a spot at the Sign!! We deserve our photo op as we just climbed up 5 miles to the top! It was so worth it!!
We ate pizza at the restaurant, got a few stickers at the store and then started our return via the Jewell Trail.. Very rocky and boulders my above tree line! Views were magnificent! The Weather gods gave me a nice birthday gift!
Best 60th birthday ever!!!
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