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With over 17 years of hiking experience, hundreds of trail miles and over a 1000 peaks under my belt I've often said, "there is no such thing as a bad hike." At 1:00 on Saturday, February 13th, with just one wrong step, my life would change. What began as an awesome hike, turned into a living hell! The descent down Sabbaday Brook trail was steep & icy but I've done it many times before in all conditions so I didn't anticipate any problems. Within a split second after losing my footing, I found myself plummeting down the mountain like a luge slider without a sled! My left leg was fully extended and made contact with a tree. What followed will haunt me to my last breath. The loud cracking sounds of my bones shattering caused me to go into shock. Shortly after impact, the pain subsided and I inched myself down the steep slope staying in the deep snow for control and cushioning.
My two hiking companions, Gene Coburn and Andy Hawley, immediately went into action by making me comfortable and starting a fire. Gene headed back to the summit to get cell service and called 911. He made many trips to the summit during the 8 hour wait for the rescue team. Within minutes of my accident 5 wonderful hikers assisted and stayed with us for 8 hours until the rescue arrived. We had met them on the summit and really enjoyed their company. Their names are as follows: Jim Dunn, Ken Young, Kate Ouellette,
Last changed on 02/21/10.
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Great times with friends Michele & Gene. Starting temps were 8 below as we pounded out the 10.2 mile trek in 5.5 hours.
Last changed on 02/02/10.
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This 14 hour epic trek was a slice of heaven...June, John, Bill, Bob and I joined team leader & hiking legend Ed Hawkins on this 24 mile hike thru the beautiful Pemi. Weather was perfect and spirits high as we made our way over the hard snow packed trails. Our day was highlighted by meeting up with 2 other NH mountain legends, Tim Seaver and Cath Goodwin.
Last changed on 01/24/10.
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Perfect trail conditions and meeting "Hiking Crasher" Elizabeth, turned this 16.5 mile slog into a great 9 hour trek.
Last changed on 01/18/10.
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Last changed on 01/18/10.
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