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Ascent of Stratton Mountain in 1969

Climber: Michael McCarthy

Others in Party:

Troop 2 Hudson
MA including my Dad
brother Pat
Bob Gill
Joe DeAngelis.

Date:

1969

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Stratton Mountain

Location:

USA-Vermont

Elevation:

3940 ft / 1200 m

Ascent Trip Report

My first taste of climbing at age 11. As I recall, wild blueberries, spring water and views from the fire tower were the highlights of the ascent. I recall the descent to Stratton Pond was steeper and more strenuous. Ruck sack backpack with no frame was a big challenge for an 11 year old!

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

1634 ft / 498 m

Elevation Loss:

1512 ft / 460 m

Quality:

5 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail

Gear Used:

Tent Camp

Nights Spent:

1 nights away from roads

Weather:

Pleasant, Calm, Partly Cloudy

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

1634 ft / 498 m

Route:

Long Trail

Trailhead:

Forest Service Road 2306 ft / 702 m

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

1512 ft / 460 m

Route:

Long Trail

Trailhead:

Stratton Pond 2428 ft / 740 m

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