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The fee at the huts included 2 meals, dinner and breakfast, and a bed.

When you say Watson is harder than staying Valley Way...what do you mean? is it steeper? On the Map it appears to be the same steepness. Asking because i like your idea of taking Watson. Also, is Watson more rocky than Valley?

John Quincy Adams is my favorite president!

Thanks for this. Preparing my first attempt this summer and your video was the most useful one I’ve seen so far . Good work!

Thank you, Nick. I did the Prez Range close to 30 years ago when I was in my 30s. I had reservations for all the huts and the AMC shuttle. I did it over the course of three days. I plan to do the AT NOBO next year. I will be 67 then. I plan to do the Prez Range in one day. Hiking long hours is no stranger to me. I finished my New England Hundred Highest this year after working on them for over 35 years. I did Dr. Warren Doyle's ATI (Appalachian Train Institute) in Mountain City, Tennessee in October where he dogged us on long sections of the AT and stressed time management.

Did this the other way, south to north with a friend in just about 14h with lunch at Washington. If you do it north, Adams is going to be your nemesis. The rocks and fatigue from all the miles behind you will make you question your decision. I do agree with your opinion about Washington, as it does take you right out of the experience to see people with flip flops and a 100ft line to take a picture of the summit sign. 10/10 tho, if you are up for the challenge please go do it!

That was great. Especially the very , very last part..

Did this when I was 14 awesome views the whole time you just gotta start early and pick a good day

>pierce nice

This is amazing, man!! <3

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You’re so hot right now

Thanks for this video! Pretty spectacular hike. I’m planning to do this during the summer 🙂

im new to this, so once you get to the end there is a shuttle that brings you back to the start?

Thank you!

This video helped me for my first. Now I have done 3

Did this as part of a week long hiking trek when I was 17. Still have the hiking stick I picked up on the trail 🙂

Thanks David.

That is impressive to traverse in 8 hours!

Make a video on the gear you bring.

Thank you very much for putting in the time to map out a good guide!

Awesome video, really well done. Loved the history included. I did the presis last weekend for the first time. I like that you suggested Watson and Star Lake. We loved it, people at trailhead recommended against it. We were glad we did not take their advice, plus you get some waterfalls. A side from 40mph winds and a t-storm, our first traverse was incredible. Can’t wait to do it in better weather with views!

Watched this video multiple times. Thanks for the tip on Watson path. Going to help.

Wrong Pierce. It should be Hawkeye Pierce.

Thanks Nick. One thing to watch for is how confusing the trail signage can be around Thunderstorm Junction. Our group had trouble there. But overall the traverse was a fantastic experience!

Hey there's a fly on the wind shield......zap that thing.

Very helpful guide loved the 3d map footage. I'm excited to go for it now. Thanks!

thank you very much

Awesome video, very informative! Do you know any good places to camp for the night if I want to make it a 2 day trip? And do you need a permit in advance to be able to camp?

Very great info! Thanks!

Met a guy doing this when I was thru hiking , wasn't sure what the mileage was. Now I know what the mountains u gotta do are

Awesome video, hoping to do the traverse next Summer.

Thanks for this video. Super helpful. When you do the PT, do you mostly trail run or are you hiking to get your book times?

This is the best video on Presi Traverse and was very helpful to us . Thanks a lot. I'll share it with my fellow hikers

What should I do in terms of a workout routine in order to ensure success on this trip? I also do not plan on doing it in just one day, I would really love to gives this a shot any advice would be highly appreciated.

I don't know why I watched this...I live in California

Awesome video man, doing this in a few weeks, thanks so much!

You said it dude, Fuck me, hahaha. This makes me not regret my decision on not doing this hike last weekend 07/17/16 the weather just seemed to risky to me looking at the forecast.

Oh yeah also I wasn't aware of the Watson Path so this option is great to know, I was considering taking the Hawker Ridge Trail so we wouldn't have to do any back tracking? I also strongly agree with you on your feelings towards Washington haha : )

Fantastic video! A friend of mine and I are doing this hike in a couple of weeks, I have done all of these mountains in day hikes but not consecutively in one hike. Your video was very helpful. How many times have you done this hike? Also sounds like we live not to far from one another, I live about 10 minutes south of Springfield.

great video! I'm also from western mass, just wondering if you had an idea on the weather in early june. I was looking over the records from mt washington observatory but thats hard to get an idea what the weather would be like below tree line in a hammock. trying to figure out if a 35degree bag with a bivy or just a 15degree bag would work.

Great guide, learned a lot! 8h is very fast. I'd add three things, if you do survive the Watson path winds (Valley Way is usually protected), there's a good chance you will survive the Washington winds, they're often very similar, so it might be good to test your gear here. Rocks, most people can't run them, but some people run everything there is on the trail. Finally, Clay is really worth the detours, giving amazing views on the gully.

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Bad luck!! My wife and I did it two days ago and the weather was so nice it was almost weird. Zero wind and mild temps. Nice try!!

Great video. Very informative. Thanks Nick!!