November...

"Courage is staring into the unknown and taking that first step.  Faith is the belief that you'll see it through."

1.  Wildcat D, Wildcat A, Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter - 14.5 miles, 5900 ft.
2.  Moosilauke - 7.8 miles, 3300 ft.
4.  Cannon - 3.5 miles, 2200 ft.
5.  [Stone Cat race - 13 miles, 700 ft.]
6.  Tecumseh - 4.2 miles, 2200 ft.
7.  Madison, Adams, Jefferson, Washington - 14.7 miles, 7850 ft.
8.  Jackson, Pierce, Eisenhower, Monroe - 12 miles, 4750 m. [and 5.5 mile bike ride!]
9.  Field, Willey, Tom - 10 miles, 3450 ft.
10.  Carrigain - 10 miles, 3350 ft.
11.  Hale - 7 miles, 2200 ft.
12.  Bondcliff, Bond, West Bond, Zealand - 19.6 miles, 4550 ft.
13.  East Osceola, Osceola - 7.6 miles, 3120 ft.
14.  [Camel's Hump for Supermoon - 4.8 miles, 2200 ft.]
16.  Moriah - 8 miles, 2800 ft.
17.  North Hancock, South Hancock - 9.8 miles, 2700 ft.
18.  Flume, Liberty, Lincoln, Lafayette - 15 miles, 5650 ft.
19.  Garfield, Galehead, South Twin, North Twin - 15.5 miles, 5550 ft.
22.  Owls Head - 16.5 miles, 2900 ft.
23.  Isolation - 12.5 miles, 3400 ft.
24.  North Kinsman, South Kinsman - 10 miles, 3900 ft.
25.  Cabot - 7.8 miles, 2750 ft.
26.  Waumbek - 7.2 miles, 2750 ft.
28.  North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid, Whiteface, Passaconaway - 16 miles, 5400 ft.

229.2 miles, 80,670 ft.
[17.8 miles, 2900 ft.]

November was eventful on two counts.  First, its ending marked the beginning of my last month in the Calendar Year GRID quest. Nearing the end of this--and any--big project I have pursued, my feelings are all over the place--happily satisfied to be almost "done" but also quite sad that December will be the last time I "must" climb these mountains.  I have thoroughly enjoyed pursuing this goal and am gonna miss these gnarly little peaks!  Yes, I do realize they can be climbed any time I desire, but...

The second significant event was that on November 28, I became the first known woman to complete a second White Mountain GRID on Mt. Passaconaway.  In November 2003, after about 15 years of picking away at it--before it was called the GRID actually--I was the first woman and third overall finisher.  This second round took a little bit less time.  😊

Hoping for decent weather in December.  It ain't over til it's over!