The wind howled all night. As I was somewhat sheltered on the lee side of a hill it was not too bad. Wanted to make Little Bald as that is the place Nathan proposed to Rachel. Had been planning a special surprise for them over the last few days.
After the first hour of hiking all hell broke loose. Rain, fog and high winds. Been through this before, but it got worse.
A "bald" is a treeless expanse usually atop a mountain. Before you can get the Little Bald one must cross Big Bald. Big Bald is at 5500 foot elevation.
You have all seen TV images of the weatherman being buffeted by high winds and rain. Try hiking in it with a sail (pack) strapped to your back. Could not walk a straight line. Easily 75 mph winds with even higher gusts. Horizontal rain and fog only added to the experience.
Had lunch at Big Bald Shelter during a lull in the storm.
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