Training Hike #1: Mt Monadnock

On June 3rd, Abby, Becky, Lucy, Gina, Laura and I set out to hike Mt. Monadnock via the Marlboro Trail, which was a 5 miles moderate trek for all of us.

Team leaders, Abby and Becky, did a fine job guiding us up the trail to a cold, cloudy and misty summit though the hike itself was a great workout for us. We started out on a smooth and comfortable hike, but that did not last long. We were soon on a steep rocky climb slowing us down some. And then all of a sudden we were hit with some very cold wind, which continued until the summit. The entire hike took 5 hours. It was not easy and my legs could vouch for that as they were sore for a few days after the hike. Nevertheless, I admit that it was a great start to my hiking season.