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I believe this was my second visit to the high peaks since I completed my 46er. I forgot how wonderful they are, Cascaded and Porter have some of the best views of the high peaks and beyond with one of the shortest hike. This was my second climb for both of these and both times were in the winter; at least it wasn’t minus 28 deg. this time. It was a great day to hike and the views were typical high peak views, hazy in one direction and somewhat blue in another. The wind was unbelievable as you can hear in the movie.

Cascade thru the trees
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Whiteface
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Part of the great range with Big Slide and the three brothers in the foreground
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Algonquin and Colden thru the trees
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OK Matt this is for you!!
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Great photos Jim! I'm jealous, didn't make it up there this winter. Actually had intentions to go this coming weekend. However the current weather pattern has forced us to back out and choose a different destination.
“There’s an inconsequentiality to our lives that living in the wilderness shows up. Mountain are real, they set their limits, they set ours. They expose us, make us vulnerable and strong at the same time. “
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Thanks Kyle,
I was up their on the 11th, I would say there was 4 to 6 feet of snow on the peaks.
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beautiful views, Jim
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thanks Matt, How was the movie clip?
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oh.. i didn't even see the link until you mentioned it.
This is what I think of the video: :cold:
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Matt wrote:oh.. i didn't even see the link until you mentioned it.
This is what I think of the video: :cold:

yup it was cold but well worth the trip
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