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Thirteen Falls 2012

Late February backpacking trip 8 miles into the Pemigewasset Wilderness in NH. Camped out at Thirteen Falls, and headed back the next day. 71 photos
March 21, 2011
Adam & Stacy 13 falls
21 Mar 2011 - 20:15

Taking selfies since before it was cool.
Starting out
19 Feb 2012 - 07:22

Got up at 6am to get on the trail by 7.
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19 Feb 2012 - 07:32
On the trail!
19 Feb 2012 - 08:39

Got on the trail by about 7:30.
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19 Feb 2012 - 09:14

Enjoying the peaceful sound of the river and the silence of the snow
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19 Feb 2012 - 09:38
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Critter Hole
19 Feb 2012 - 10:30
No foot prints
19 Feb 2012 - 10:49

The path forked here, and our path ahead had no fresh tracks, except for these animal tracks here which went almost the full length of the trail without deviating off at all. About 4 miles.
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19 Feb 2012 - 10:50
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Animal Tracks
19 Feb 2012 - 10:59

Not sure what kinda of animal these are from.
Animal Tracks
19 Feb 2012 - 10:59

Not sure what kinda of animal these are from.
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19 Feb 2012 - 11:02

At times the path ahead was a bit hard to pick up since no one had been up here in a while.
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Animal Tracks again
19 Feb 2012 - 12:18

These are the same tracks from that fork. They just kept going and going straight down the center of the path.
Camp at 13 Falls
19 Feb 2012 - 14:21

Made camp around 1pm. The new tent is a cinch to setup!
Camp at 13 Falls
19 Feb 2012 - 14:21

Getting ready to spend a chilly night out!
Camp at 13 Falls
19 Feb 2012 - 14:22
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Hanging out by the falls
19 Feb 2012 - 15:16
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Snowing
19 Feb 2012 - 15:16
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19 Feb 2012 - 18:30

The new tent is a bit short on space. But over all it's a great cold weather tent.
Sleep!
19 Feb 2012 - 18:30

Pictures really can't capture the frigid temperatures!
Lighting the stove
20 Feb 2012 - 08:48
Preparing breakfast
20 Feb 2012 - 08:48
Our view from the tent site
20 Feb 2012 - 08:48
First Light
20 Feb 2012 - 08:49

The sun actually broke over the ridge about 15 minutes before this, but my camera was too frozen to operate. I had to stick it under my base layer to warm it up before I could take the picture.
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20 Feb 2012 - 09:05
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Old Stove
20 Feb 2012 - 09:06

This stove is the oldest piece in my camping equipment. My father bought it some time in the 80s or early 90s. Still works like a champ! Though the bottle header is really coming apart now. Had a nervous few minutes trying to fit it together and make it work when we first made camp... Will be replacing that before we go out again.
Making breakfast
20 Feb 2012 - 09:08
Making breakfast
20 Feb 2012 - 09:08
Eating breakfast!
20 Feb 2012 - 09:16
Eating breakfast!
20 Feb 2012 - 09:16
On the trail again
20 Feb 2012 - 10:32
On the trail again
20 Feb 2012 - 10:33
Leaving 13 Falls
20 Feb 2012 - 10:37
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Two Tracks
20 Feb 2012 - 11:00

Our tracks following along side some critter tracks.
Snow Bridge
20 Feb 2012 - 11:58
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Switching base layers
20 Feb 2012 - 12:24

Switching base layers mid hike is a frigid experience!
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20 Feb 2012 - 12:55
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Banged up
20 Feb 2012 - 12:55

Slight mishap during one of the river crossings. One wet boot and some bloody fingers later, and I got to use my first aid kit for the first time. Just some Neosporin and Band-Aids though.
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20 Feb 2012 - 13:28
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Back at the car
20 Feb 2012 - 14:40