After a 5:15 a.m. wake-up alarm of a SOBO hiker throwing up, we resupplied and were headed back to the trail.
It was a hardy climb up to Franconia Ridge, but very very rewarding. Up above tree line, we reached Little Haystack first. Without the protection of the trees, it was extremely windy. We ducked behind a few boulders for lunch.
The trail continued along the open ridge line to Mount Lincoln and Mount Lafayette each with magnificent views. We had to keep our center of gravity low, though, because of the sudden wind gusts.
The trail back down to the tree line was tricky, but once concealed amongst the trees, we were relieved to have a break from the wind.
We set up our stealth camp at an old shelter site in the 30s. Although nothing remains except a clearing, it was fun to feel somewhat connected to the past.
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