BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 1, 2021
On the third day of our February Baxter State Park expedition, a foot of fresh snowfall greeted the seven of us when we awoke at the Chimney Pond bunkhouse in the shadow of Katahdin. My son, Adam, led the excursion, and I was by far the senior citizen in the group. Arriving at the top of Maine in the winter is always a reason for celebration. The fourth time since our first success 29 years ago. This one was particularly rewarding. Deep snow and strong winds made crossing Knife Edge too treacherous an undertaking. Given frigid wind chills, we didn’t linger long. Returning via the same route, we met the second party just below the summit. Prudently descending the potentially hazardous Cathedral Ridge, the youngsters safely escorted their elderly ward back to the bunkhouse. ~ Ron Chase