Did this about 30 years ago - got injured about a quarter-mile from the ski lift area on the way to Carter Notch Hut. Had to abort the trip - they sent me(and my pack)down the mountain, no charge on the ski lift. A few years later I did the entire trail in reverse, coming up from Carter Notch. Great hiking.
Thank you so much for enjoying the hike from across the world. I know they are much smaller than the mountains you have the pleasure of living near! Cheers and happy hiking!
Glad to here you finished! What an accomplishment! I did that One recently and it had a great view. I hope you had a view the day you went to make it all worth it!
I used to literally live across the street from here on the West side of 16. You should stop in to LImmers and get fitted for a pair of customs. They have saved me from rolling ankles many times. Also, I recommend a pair of tall gaitors. Not only do they help keep out debris from getting down in your socks, but they can be pulled up when the temp drops to moderate your temp without having to swap into/out of long pants. Ragged has decent gators, but a pair of Outdoor Research lasted me over 30 years. Great vids - keep 'em up.
I did the A and D summits at different times. I added A as part of the Carter loop. It's not too far from Carter Notch and although it is steep it's more of a stair climb than a scramble. I did Wildcat D on a day that I did another of the easier NH48 summits (in a different section of the Whites). For this I used a ski trail that is 2.5 miles each way and mostly follows the access road to the ski lift between D and E. It has about 2,000 feet of elevation gain but being on and off ski slopes has views all the way to the top. It's on All Trails as Wildcat Ski Slope to Wildcat Mountain. Thanks for doing this one so the rest of us don't have to.
Those sound like nice routes and loops as well. I'll have to check them out myself someday. Its nice the amount of variety and options you can find to tackle all the summits.
Glen Ellis Falls trail - I hiked that one night by the light of a full moon, didn't even have to use a head lamp it was so bright out. Oh yeah and the terrifying steps, I got my dog to do those though he did have some whiny spots where he was telling me how iffy he thought it was.
I did this in the summer 1990 and then again in the summer1991 and continued into Carter Notch, and I will say the DOWNHILL from Summit A to the Carter Notch Hike is BRUTAL ... huge bolder, huge bolder, down down down ... you can definitely go out 19 Mile Brook or continue up into the Baldface Range (which is pretty awesome)
Glad to hear my thoughts about that descent being tough too are corroborated haha. Eventually I will go hike this and experience that pain for myself haha
I watched your video because my friend who's been thru hiking from the southern terminus solo just decided to end her hike through in NH because of the rock scrambling and steep cliff terrain. She's done so well these last 160 days. I'm proud of her though for knowing her limits, and even more impressed by your videography during the climb. You make it look so dang effortless though I know it not to be true. You got some tree trunk sized calves! The cyclist in me in envious 🤣
@@AnthonyMerryman oo wow she made it so far but will have to come and see sections of The rest in the future. Glad she made the right choice to stay safe. Omg that was a freaking day filming this lol.
Section hiking the AT and doing the whites this summer. Quick question, resupply options? We have a resupply in Hanover but need some advice on it once I enter the range. Thx
Well, Adam thanks for the reminder of my attempt of Wildcat in 2006. I jumped a few rocks on that creek and my two water bottles rocked out of my backpack . They landed in the water and went downstream. I got two soakers trying to retrieve them and that ended my hike. Haha
I can definitely second what you are saying! Hiking back down that steep trail, oops I mean butt sliding lol, as it was getting dark, though amazingly scenic, was so much more terrible than hiking it up when I started my day hike!
Great job filming this and congrats on the summits. I can't believe all the b-roll footage that you shot, which must have made this even more of a sufferfest. After watching this I am inspired to check out Glen Ellis Falls!
Ooo trust me Barb this was a very very long day. The sun set before I got back to my car lol. You should it’s such a fun short little walk and you can really feel the power of the falls standing next to it.
I just watched this video for the 1st time (I like to watch hiking videos before I run to work). This was amazing. I don't know how you have the energy to set up the camera and retrace your steps. Amazing!
Wow, that was terrifying and you don’t even get credit for it. What beautiful nature shots and the views were breath taking. Now I know what the stream crossing looked like for when Dad tried to hike it.
I did this on jan 9 2024 two feet of snow at 1 degree😂. I figured it was ok to do safely but as i ascended in snowshoes i noticed about 1/3 of a mile up the ascent all the footprints turned around🤣. So i broke trail all the way up. It was my second winter hike🤣
On my '21 thru hike. 8 of us got to the top of Wildcat D and it turned to torrential rains and 30+ mph. We hiked to Zeta pass as a group just to stay safe. No views for us 😭
awesome video adam! i avoided the ridge trail after hiking wildcat A from carter notch! also when you do some of the slide trails like tripyramids, you might not be abled to get the tripod up there, it’s very steep and some sections are ledgy!
Hi Adam. First video I've watched of yours, very well photographed and produced. I am an AT section-hiker and have made it to Harper's Ferry, WV. Hoping to make it to this part one day. Look forward to watching others you've made. Thanks, and God Bless
Welcome aboard! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You've been killing it so far. Hopefully some day I'll be bale to o as many sections hikes as you! Many more to come, glad you're along for the ride!
Quite well since it is on the AT. But there is only like one kind of sheer rock face that spreads out and is open to interpretation. Most of the trail is a tree tunnel and easily followed regardless, both ascending and then following the ridge.
@@AdamHoyt Another question if I may: I'm not wild about heights, particularly ledges and edges. I'm ok with climbing, but I'm a little anxious about the heights. Great video by the way, and yes, you did capture how freaking steep it was.
Adam, that looked like some rough trail. I'm amazed by the way that you scrambled up those slopes while carrying a camera and tripod. I only use a GoPro and a lite weight tripod for my videos. Awesome video.
Following the AT roughly 14 miles from my turn around point. If I aimed to just get to the next quickest road as fast as possible, around 4 miles, and that was 4.5 miles from where my car was parked lol
Hi Adam. The actual summit for A is off to the side of the trail to the viewpoint and not the boggy intersection. As you go to the viewpoint keep looking to your right and you will see a path that climbs a few feet to a high point marked with a small cairn. It can be hard to see as it is located in some thicker trees. Maybe you know this, but I didn't see it in the video. Also, you can make a loop by going out via 19 Mile Brook Trail from the notch after you descend from A. This will leave you with a 3+ mile road walk back to the trailhead (uphill) unless you take a friend and spot a second car or stash a bike if you're solo. Even with the roadwalk it is better than doing the ridge twice and descending the steeps IMHO, not to mention having to climb back up A from the notch. I have 59 of the 100 highest completed and hope to at least finish the NH48 this summer and maybe the NE67, my nearly 70 year old knees willing. Your videos are helpful in my planning as they show the terrain versus the descriptions in trail guides and trip reports. Thanks.
You should have taken the ski lift back down ( I would have ). I always find going down the toughest on my knees. I'm kind of a lazy, fair weather hiker.
Hopping to bag these next year along with Moriah. My hope to to get down to the bottom and stealth camp, then finish up near Goram following the AT. That way I get all 6 peaks, the T25 trail and a section of the AT!
Now that's a solid plan. I've heard many people do that whole section as a mini thru hike. I think I'll plan to do something like that for the Baldfaces.
@@AdamHoyt I'm hoping to do Garfield through the Baldfaces that way. I should be able to do it in 3 days (Maybe 2?). Leave my car at the Lincoln Woods parking area and get dropped up in Deerfield area trail head.
@@AdamHoyt SOBO would be a best for a Grand Finale as you'd finish on Bond Cliff. Great photo op! Personally I'm planning to finish on Cannon as I have folks who can't hike who would want to celebrate with me.
Shout out to that AT thru-hiker who chatted with me. He was the second person to recognize me on trail from the videos!
To be spotted on the trial is a huge milestone! Great work !
Props for constantly going up and down the trail for the camera angles. That trail is tough
It was freaking killing me!
I was thinking this the whole time! You're pretty amazing sir.
That IS a tough trail.
Seriously! You are a beast!
Fantastic! New Hampshire looks like such an intriguing place to hike!
It certainly has a certain magic to it! Even if by other people’s standards the mountains aren’t too high. They can still be dramatic!
Great job with the angles, I got vertigo just watching!
I had vertigo while making it. Such a fun time.
Man I miss the white mountains.
Get your but back over for a visit! haha Have some great peak foliage white mountain content coming up later this month so stay tuned!
Wow. Great drone work. Really captures the area. I enjoy your coverage of the Whites. Keep it up!
Did this about 30 years ago - got injured about a quarter-mile from the ski lift area on the way to Carter Notch Hut. Had to abort the trip - they sent me(and my pack)down the mountain, no charge on the ski lift. A few years later I did the entire trail in reverse, coming up from Carter Notch. Great hiking.
Wow glad you made it out of there safely. This trail is no joke!
@@AdamHoyt No kidding.
Great to see you my friend! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!
Thank you so much for enjoying the hike from across the world. I know they are much smaller than the mountains you have the pleasure of living near! Cheers and happy hiking!
Hey bud. Glad to see your channel doing well. I just finished my NH48 on Carrigain in October. Keep it up!
Glad to here you finished! What an accomplishment! I did that One recently and it had a great view. I hope you had a view the day you went to make it all worth it!
I used to literally live across the street from here on the West side of 16. You should stop in to LImmers and get fitted for a pair of customs. They have saved me from rolling ankles many times. Also, I recommend a pair of tall gaitors. Not only do they help keep out debris from getting down in your socks, but they can be pulled up when the temp drops to moderate your temp without having to swap into/out of long pants. Ragged has decent gators, but a pair of Outdoor Research lasted me over 30 years. Great vids - keep 'em up.
Thanks for all the great advice!
I was going to do this a few days ago but I decided to do Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington
Oo another great hike. Been some pretty good weather recently Hope it turned out well!
Did this hike many years ago all the way to Carter Hut and swore I'd never do it again. Have stuck to my oath! BUT am glad I did it.
What a great accomplishment. Someday i'll get the whole thing too!
I did the A and D summits at different times. I added A as part of the Carter loop. It's not too far from Carter Notch and although it is steep it's more of a stair climb than a scramble. I did Wildcat D on a day that I did another of the easier NH48 summits (in a different section of the Whites). For this I used a ski trail that is 2.5 miles each way and mostly follows the access road to the ski lift between D and E. It has about 2,000 feet of elevation gain but being on and off ski slopes has views all the way to the top. It's on All Trails as Wildcat Ski Slope to Wildcat Mountain.
Thanks for doing this one so the rest of us don't have to.
Those sound like nice routes and loops as well. I'll have to check them out myself someday. Its nice the amount of variety and options you can find to tackle all the summits.
Glen Ellis Falls trail - I hiked that one night by the light of a full moon, didn't even have to use a head lamp it was so bright out. Oh yeah and the terrifying steps, I got my dog to do those though he did have some whiny spots where he was telling me how iffy he thought it was.
I did this in the summer 1990 and then again in the summer1991 and continued into Carter Notch, and I will say the DOWNHILL from Summit A to the Carter Notch Hike is BRUTAL ... huge bolder, huge bolder, down down down ... you can definitely go out 19 Mile Brook or continue up into the Baldface Range (which is pretty awesome)
Glad to hear my thoughts about that descent being tough too are corroborated haha. Eventually I will go hike this and experience that pain for myself haha
Great video, always like your use of zelda music!
Glad you enjoy it! Some of my favorite music to use! I’m such a Nintendo fanboy lol
Made that climb at 76 and camped on Wildcat A just a few yards from where you ended. Great Video
Dang! A worthy climb indeed. Hope you slept well! Haha
The Zora's Domain music is a nice touch.
One of my absolute favorites! So calming!
I watched your video because my friend who's been thru hiking from the southern terminus solo just decided to end her hike through in NH because of the rock scrambling and steep cliff terrain. She's done so well these last 160 days. I'm proud of her though for knowing her limits, and even more impressed by your videography during the climb. You make it look so dang effortless though I know it not to be true.
You got some tree trunk sized calves! The cyclist in me in envious 🤣
@@AnthonyMerryman oo wow she made it so far but will have to come and see sections of The rest in the future. Glad she made the right choice to stay safe. Omg that was a freaking day filming this lol.
Hi Adam holy cow I cannot believe how steep that trail is those steps look terrifying. Your in great shape thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it! I sure felt it in my legs the next day!
Wow frightening, out of my comfort zone. No cables to hold on to???
None at all!
Your entire channel is awesome! And props to you for going up and down for shots! Also, your cinematography is beautiful.
Thanks a ton! It’s nice to know people appreciate that extra effort to get the best shots! Not the easiest trail to do it 🤣
Man. That scramble was impressive! I summited Wildcat...via ski lift! I climbed Washington the previous day, though.
Maybe you made the right choice for your legs that day!
The steepest trail I have hiked is on Doubletop Mountain. It climbs 900 feet in 1/3 mile.
Sounds awesome I'll have to go tackle that one someday!
Doubletop Mtn. in Maine, is the toughest 3000 footer I've ever climbed. The 900 feet in 1/3 mile is a work out. Cheers
Section hiking the AT and doing the whites this summer. Quick question, resupply options? We have a resupply in Hanover but need some advice on it once I enter the range. Thx
I would defer you to other actual back packers for that question. I only day hike sections myself.
Well, Adam thanks for the reminder of my attempt of Wildcat in 2006. I jumped a few rocks on that creek and my two water bottles rocked out of my backpack . They landed in the water and went downstream. I got two soakers trying to retrieve them and that ended my hike. Haha
I can see now why! that river was treacherous!
nice place, we love the nature so much! You've collected some beautiful impressions here 👍😊. we wish you a nice day! Best wishes Up'n'Down-Traveling
Many thanks!
AT 2019...SOBO..every hiker I met said going down Wildcat dangerous!... luckily a peakbagger led me diwn!
I can definitely second what you are saying! Hiking back down that steep trail, oops I mean butt sliding lol, as it was getting dark, though amazingly scenic, was so much more terrible than hiking it up when I started my day hike!
Great job filming this and congrats on the summits. I can't believe all the b-roll footage that you shot, which must have made this even more of a sufferfest. After watching this I am inspired to check out Glen Ellis Falls!
Ooo trust me Barb this was a very very long day. The sun set before I got back to my car lol. You should it’s such a fun short little walk and you can really feel the power of the falls standing next to it.
I just watched this video for the 1st time (I like to watch hiking videos before I run to work). This was amazing. I don't know how you have the energy to set up the camera and retrace your steps. Amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes it is a bunch of effort haha
Wow, that was terrifying and you don’t even get credit for it. What beautiful nature shots and the views were breath taking. Now I know what the stream crossing looked like for when Dad tried to hike it.
It sure was a crazy stream crossing. one of the toughest I've done.
i think coming back down woukd be very scary
It was tough!
Hiked this, had no idea it was the steepest part. Very proud of myself now lol
Oo you totally should be! It’s a butt kicker!
I did this on jan 9 2024 two feet of snow at 1 degree😂. I figured it was ok to do safely but as i ascended in snowshoes i noticed about 1/3 of a mile up the ascent all the footprints turned around🤣. So i broke trail all the way up. It was my second winter hike🤣
That is wild!
On my '21 thru hike. 8 of us got to the top of Wildcat D and it turned to torrential rains and 30+ mph. We hiked to Zeta pass as a group just to stay safe. No views for us 😭
That sounds Harrowing. Glad you all made it out of there.
awesome video adam! i avoided the ridge trail after hiking wildcat A from carter notch! also when you do some of the slide trails like tripyramids, you might not be abled to get the tripod up there, it’s very steep and some sections are ledgy!
Thanks for the tip! I know there are several trails in my future where I think I'll secretly be drafting a camera person haha
And thank you for giving me a bit of an advanced look at what I'll be facing.
Well Luckily you'll just be going the one way1 It was so much worse on the way back down hahaha.
@@AdamHoyt Yea, I'm doing the same kind of thing on Beaver Brook. I'll go up it, but I don't wanna go DOWN it.
@@hindsfeetonhighplaces great choice! Lol
Is that music from the Ocarina of Time I hear when walking down to the stream? lol
O it probably is. I use lots of Zelda music in all my videos
Lucky for you, I climbed that in the pouring rain with a 35lb pack
That sounds so terrible!
The trail never closes btw... only some of the luxuries of it does ;) You can hike the AT year round if you are daring.
That makes sense!
Hi Adam. First video I've watched of yours, very well photographed and produced.
I am an AT section-hiker and have made it to Harper's Ferry, WV. Hoping to make it to this part one day.
Look forward to watching others you've made.
Thanks, and God Bless
Welcome aboard! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You've been killing it so far. Hopefully some day I'll be bale to o as many sections hikes as you! Many more to come, glad you're along for the ride!
How well blazed is the trail up there? It seems like it would be easy to get turned around.
Quite well since it is on the AT. But there is only like one kind of sheer rock face that spreads out and is open to interpretation. Most of the trail is a tree tunnel and easily followed regardless, both ascending and then following the ridge.
@@AdamHoyt Another question if I may: I'm not wild about heights, particularly ledges and edges. I'm ok with climbing, but I'm a little anxious about the heights.
Great video by the way, and yes, you did capture how freaking steep it was.
Adam, that looked like some rough trail. I'm amazed by the way that you scrambled up those slopes while carrying a camera and tripod. I only use a GoPro and a lite weight tripod for my videos. Awesome video.
It certainly was tricky not having both hands. The trick is to just go slow and steady. luckily its in my backpack on the way down!
It's great to see you are being recognised out on the mountains. Was it the shorts he recognised first?😉 Another great video Adam. Thank you.
I think the camera really helps hog peoples brains. Even if they don’t recognize you they ask you about what you’re doing haha.
What is going down this like? Much worse than going up I would presume
It was quite tricky! Lol
Just for clarification, your alltrails map says 8.48 miles, thats just one way correct? so 16.96 mile round trip?
Actually No! That is 8.48 round trip. 4.24 miles one way.
3:22 what song is that?
ES_Come 2gether - Ooyy
How far would it have been to finish the ridge to the next road crossing?
Following the AT roughly 14 miles from my turn around point. If I aimed to just get to the next quickest road as fast as possible, around 4 miles, and that was 4.5 miles from where my car was parked lol
@@AdamHoyt sometimes I try to hike to the next-trail head when possible
@@doconnell1713 it was an option I considered but it was roughly just as far as I already came 🤷♂️
Hi Adam. The actual summit for A is off to the side of the trail to the viewpoint and not the boggy intersection. As you go to the viewpoint keep looking to your right and you will see a path that climbs a few feet to a high point marked with a small cairn. It can be hard to see as it is located in some thicker trees. Maybe you know this, but I didn't see it in the video.
Also, you can make a loop by going out via 19 Mile Brook Trail from the notch after you descend from A. This will leave you with a 3+ mile road walk back to the trailhead (uphill) unless you take a friend and spot a second car or stash a bike if you're solo. Even with the roadwalk it is better than doing the ridge twice and descending the steeps IMHO, not to mention having to climb back up A from the notch.
I have 59 of the 100 highest completed and hope to at least finish the NH48 this summer and maybe the NE67, my nearly 70 year old knees willing. Your videos are helpful in my planning as they show the terrain versus the descriptions in trail guides and trip reports. Thanks.
I walked into the woods there and it looked like nothing so I did not bother to film that. glad you enjoyed it!
That GOLLY of yours might earn you a trail name of Gomer Pile or GP…LOL!! Love your vlogs…will follow you if you decide to thru hike in 2022.
GOLLLLLLLLLLY I'm glad you're enjoying them as much as I am making them!
My guys capturing fauna like Fred Beckey over here.
Damn!
You should have taken the ski lift back down ( I would have ). I always find going down the toughest on my knees. I'm kind of a lazy, fair weather hiker.
O I will have to try that next time!
I am always shocked to see the things I did in my teens.
We all think we are invincable!
When you attach what I'm guessing is a Go Pro to your hat, it makes it seem you are climbing a 90 degree sheer cliff. I guess the angle is distorted.
I usually chew it with my teeth
adrians missed turn
bird shirt table captain vern
welchs ancient fern
Cryptic!
That's where Sasquatch lives.
😮
@@AdamHoyt Seriously.
Adam change the horrible music or better yet shut it off
Just mute your TH-cam.
Hopping to bag these next year along with Moriah. My hope to to get down to the bottom and stealth camp, then finish up near Goram following the AT. That way I get all 6 peaks, the T25 trail and a section of the AT!
Now that's a solid plan. I've heard many people do that whole section as a mini thru hike. I think I'll plan to do something like that for the Baldfaces.
@@AdamHoyt I'm hoping to do Garfield through the Baldfaces that way. I should be able to do it in 3 days (Maybe 2?). Leave my car at the Lincoln Woods parking area and get dropped up in Deerfield area trail head.
@@hindsfeetonhighplaces I’ve not looked that closely since I think I’m planning it for my grand 48 finale. But sounds like a solid plan!
@@AdamHoyt SOBO would be a best for a Grand Finale as you'd finish on Bond Cliff. Great photo op! Personally I'm planning to finish on Cannon as I have folks who can't hike who would want to celebrate with me.
@@hindsfeetonhighplaces perfect choice!