BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 2, 2021
Scheduled to lead a mid-January winter mountain hike, Sunday River Whitecap on the northeastern end of the Mahoosuc Range in far western Maine was my choice. As the 10” of snow had a very light consistency, our decision was settled: no snowshoes. Scrambling up a narrow gully amidst a rock formation, we emerged onto the lower end of an extensive alpine zone where exceptional views of the northern Mahoosucs awaited us. Encountering frigid wind chills and sporadic icy footing, everyone donned parkas and ice cleats. Departing the summit, we passed two hikers. They were the only other alpine adventurers fortunate enough to experience dramatic Sunday River Whitecap on that glorious day. ~ Ron Chase