Having a close friend or family member who is a strong, skilled hiker with myriad related outdoor skills and specialized gear at the ready just in case things don’t go as planned is awesome. Literally a would-be life-saver. But if you don’t, you still have us. More and more we find ourselves being that close friend. Obviously we do this professionally so we can’t settle for just a post-hike burger, beer, and gas money, but we have been there for others nonetheless. A lot: Leading backpacking trips into Wilderness areas, navigating New England Hundred Highest peaks like the ones featured here, the more remote or more challenging 4000-footers, Terrifying 25 Trails like Huntington Ravine. Mt Katahdin’s peaks and the Brothers. It’s catching on.
What follows are a few photos from Redline Guide Ken Hodges‘ most recent trip leading a single guest who wishes to remain private to White Cap (3655′) then Kennebago Divide (3776′). Followed by an attempt on Boundary Peak (3855′) which was foiled due to a bow hunting season closure. Interestingly, Ken learned from a local ranger that Boundary Peak is the highest mountain on the US/Canadian border east of Montana. After that effort, they went on to summit East Kennebago (3789’). This is just part of a multi trip effort — one that’s still in progress. Stay tuned!
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The rigors of backcountry travel or Jeep proving ground?
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Ken at White Cap summit.
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Incredible color. bright even under an overcast.
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The threat of rain. They experienced drizzle, but only saw a small amount of actual precipitation.
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Country roads, take me home.
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Bear den!
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A path forms in places.
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Ken on the E. Kennebago summit.
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The canister/register system. Classic New England.
Great lead so far, Ken, well done Team! Thanks for choosing Redline Guiding.