September 13 2019

 

Class at 5PM Today

(Yes, there is class tomorrow)

Conditioning:

Begin a new round every 3 minutes of:

Sprint 400M

Max Strict Pullups

Strength:

Deadlift

7-7-7-7

Note:

I will be putting in another order for zip up hooded sweatshirts next Friday. Anyone who would like one will need to email me size and color, they will be the same brand and fit as last year but we can choose from Black, Red or Blue. Again they are $45 each and I won’t be ordering any extras so if you want one be sure to email me your size at Breslin.dave@gmail.com before next Friday. 

Thanks to Roy For putting the following together for those heading to Mount Washington tomorrow morning in memory of Sean Collier. 

READ THIS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY:

 There is parking and bathrooms at the meeting location, AMC Pinkham Notch Visiting Center, 361 NH-16 Gorham NH 03581.  We are meeting there on Saturday morning at 07:00.  Traditionally we don't get started hiking until closer to 8 but try and get there early for a group picture.

*    you can expect the ascent to take roughly 2.5-3.5 hours maybe a bit less for those pushing.  There is a shuttle van that will take hikers down from the summit or you can hike down.  There is always a solid group that hikes both ways.  There is a plan to eat lunch at the restaurant after the hike (at the Pinkham parking lot location).  

*    Bring some good quick energy snacks for the trail.  Things such as protein bars, trail mix, banana, are good choices.  Obviously fresh drinking water is a must.  Dehydration can occur regardless of temperature, so having a consistent plan of drinking water throughout the hike is important.  Do not plan on drinking from streams without a filtration device as there are parasites in these waters that will make you regret it.  Generally speaking, you should drink about one quart (32 oz) for every two hours of hiking (2 quarts is plenty). 

*    Temperatures will likely be in the mid-50s while hiking out of Pinkham's Notch up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.  As we ascend the temperature will drop to the 40s and there will likely be wind and rain.  Hikers should pack rain gear.  I always dress in layers with wicking type material closest to the body to keep perspiration away from the skin and allow it to evaporate efficiently.  Best to stay away from cotton.  Have a sufficiently sized backpack so you can carry all of your gear and put layers on and off depending on conditions.  Bring an extra pair of socks in case your feet get wet. A windbreaker, as well as a hat and gloves, is also a smart addition to the gear.  Toilet paper.

*    Small first aid kit with bandaids, gauze, ointment, acetaminophen,  moleskin for your feet if you get a hot spot for a loose sock, bug spray.

*    The visitor center at the summit does take credit cards but I always make sure I have cash in case there are issues.  They serve food there and have ample bathrooms.  

Look forward to a great time.  Allen Collier, Sean's father will be there to thank everyone and as usual, will be hiking with the group.