How To Climb Katahdin
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- AMC's Maine Mountain Guide editor offers expert advice about how to climb Maine's highest summit in the summer. Learn more: goo.gl/D9JSse
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five of us climbed the Abol trail this past July 2021. Holy moly ! It was very difficult. The mountain doesn't stop ! But it was worth it. We signed in and left the Ranger Station at the Abol Trail head at 7:30 am, and returned to the Ranger Station to sign out at 5PM. Then we proceeded back to our campsite at the Penobscot Outdoor Center for a hot shower and proceeded further the River Driver's Restaurant for a great meal. Mt. Katahdin is no Joke! Amazing scenery and views in a pristine wilderness ! Also, we just waived at the "Knife Edge" and headed back down the Mountain. Lol.
And here is the main thing to consider start the hike no later than 5:00 am so you don’t get stuck on the Abol boulders in the dark and have to spend the night in a crevasse like me and my grandson had to do August 15
Not gonna lie, that sounds like an awesome time!
kirsch1616 yeah Kirsch except that we’re Floridians and for us it was one cold ass night
Humdinger Dog ahh yes welcome to New England 😎
From Aug 1958 to Aug 1960 i was stationed with the USAF at Otis AFB Cape Cod Mass. It was an Air Rescue Squadron and we had about 20-25 Paramedics who would go to Katahdin once in a while to do some climbing, just to keep in shape. Great bunch of guys and they loved climbing there.
PianoMan Smith I heard they were getting gay up there?
I seriously considered just throwing myself off the summit, rather than hike back down. 13 hrs..Id do it again, but would 1. break my boots in, 2 bring a walking pole, 3 air boots out at top, 4 bring 2x the food and water, 5 take less junk in my backpack. 6 maybe exercise A LOT before going back, I was 30 years old and Katahdin whooped my ass.
nEwwArt Option 5 and 6 are good, it can take less than 3 hours for the runners!
Thanks Carey and AMC crew! I've been making solid use of the Maine guide over the past few weeks. Awesome reference!
Me and my dad might hike this so thanks for the tips I will be sure to share them with my dad!
Great video with some great tips for a first time Katahdin hiker like myself. I'm hoping to hit the trail up that way soon.
Simple and clear explanation. Helpful video ! 👍
So insane I can't believe people actually climb that
I’m engaged, this is the second hike I’d like to take.
Have you ever heard of climbing Kathadin via the Wassataquoik Lake trail to the Northwest Basin trail? to Saddle trail?
How many water bottles should you bring with you to climb to the summer and back for one day hike?
I drank exactly 2 liters from my camelpack. Plus a Gatorade. And it was a hot day.
easily 6 small water bottles and purifier for the stream at the top take HUNT trail cause they have better water sources
Which trail for an older, not-in-great-shape person like myself?
Saddle
Helicopter..
I think anyone who is both older AND not in great shape should make a serious effort to get in better shape before attempting any of the trails. I made a point of hiking shorter hikes two or three times a week all summer before I tried it, and felt like I was barely going to make it down at dusk!
Great Video! Do you need a permit to climb?
I believe you do, yes.
I’m Canadian and I have no idea what Memorial day and Columbus day is
remember to bring your own cigarettes as there is no place to buy any on the whole damm trail
Wonder anytime actually ever climbed to the very top
All ican say God bless anyone actually went to the top ever
Appalachian Money Club Always Making Cash!
People that climb it are crazy it's so high a steep a dangerous
Are you serious?