Northeast Wild

  Another route fyi: thanks to the Barton Mines recreation easement: More info Apr 11, 2023 - IVES DAM xc ski, from Barton Mines Rd (2100' el) N of Gore Mtn. Checked out the Halfway Brook Trail (Siamese Ponds Wilderness) first but the bridge over the brook was out so we turned back after skiing just 0.5 miles - old ski tracks were icy hard, but skiing was good when on virgin snow. Up the Raymond Brook Trail (Vanderwhacker Mtn Wild Forest) - 3 bridges had narrow spines of snow, don't like but made it across without falling in the water. SE on an unofficial trail that goes around the N side of Pete Gay Mtn - goes thru unposted private land, just behave - thru-the-trees views to the N & E - very good skiing. Steep up & over a shoulder of PG Mtn & down to power line & ID - warning, some bare spots & water near the bottom. Explored further. Topped out at 2900'. Back the same way. Skiing should be good here for the next day or 2 - after that, brook crossings c...