New Hampshire's White mountains in Septe mber

“What a difference a month makes. Checking the weather conditions for Mt. Washington for Oct. 9, 2001:

Temperature: 16°

Wind Chill Index: -28°F

Wind: Northwest at 43 gusting to 46 MPH

Ground Conditions: 3 inches of snow and ice

24 HOUR STATISTICS

Maximum Temperature: 18°

Minimum Temperature: 12°

Peak Wind Gust: Northwest at 79 MPH

Average Wind Speed: 49 MPH

Precipitation: 9.0 inches of snow / 1.37 inches of melt”

“Y'all need to plan a November trek.”

“didn't some people get stuck in a storm on Mt. Jefferson this week?”

“I "heard" that some idiots with a cell phone, went out with out much more than a sweater for a walk in the mountains.

Pause while UK simmers.

If I had broken my leg and needed a real rescue, I would pay to have my gurney wheeled to their house and tell them all about how I had to wait for rescue because of their stupidity. I just hope they send them a real good bill, with stupidity itemized.”

“I was on the Franconia Ridge on Sunday. The storm was no surprise. The summit forecast was temps 15-25, winds 45-65, with sleet and snow, and that's exactly what we got. (Sleet blowing against your face in a 65mph gust doesn't feel too good, but it was a lot of fun being up there in those conditions...I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.)

There were a surprising number of people up there and almost all of them looked well-prepared. The trail on the way down Lafayette was very slippery...I did see two young women in sneakers on their way up. That must've been an interesting hike for them.”

“Hey fritz, I was wondering how your trip went. Glad to hear from you.”