HURRICANE MTN RD TO BLACK CAP

Hurricane Mountain Road is a mountain pass that connects North Conway NH to Maine.  During the winter the road is closed.  The road is steep with several S-turns making it great for skiing.

We chose to ski Hurricane Mountain Road because this was Sarah's first time venturing off piste.

Sarah getting ready.

Walking from our ski club to the road closure gate.

Road closure gate.

Hard and Smooth makes for easy skinning.

Are there any traffic signs without bullet holes?

Black Cap Trail Head

At the top of Hurricane Mtn Rd. there is a trail head for the Black Cap Ridge Trail.  We took this trail to the summit of Black Cap at a distance of 1.1 miles.  This part of the trip took longer then the 2 mile skin up the road due to difficult terrain.  I had to take my skins off and hike the final section of the trail approaching the summit. 

Sarah Signing In

Stoked!!

Put them on!  Take them off!

Success!

Lets Ski!

Now for some Nachos, Wine and BEER!