Winter NH48: Hancocks
March 16, 2024

Start/End: Hancock Overlook, Kancamagus Hwy

Peaks: North Hancock (4,420'), South Hancock (4,319')

Elevation Gain: 2,815 ft

RT Mileage: 9.65 mi

Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutes

Snow/Ice Difficulty: Grade I

When an anomalously warm stretch basically kickstarted spring in early March, I thought I was done for the winter. However, a snowstorm right at the end of winter presented me with one last opportunity on the last weekend of winter. I fancied a good glissade this time, so I decided to go with the Hancocks. Read more...