| Activation Date: 2 June 2017 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: <100 yards |
| Elev. gain: 100ft | Time: 15 minutes |
| Rig(s): FT-817 | Band(s): 40m, 20m SSB |
| Antenna(s): SOTABeams Linked Dipole | |
| Cell Service: Marginal (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Free – roadside | |
| Trailhead: White Mountain Road | |
| Fees/Permits: None | |
| Route: Cross country | |
| Dogs: Yes | Toilet: No |
Out of the several peaks I planned to activate in the White Mountains, this unnamed peak “10940” was the easiest to get to, and one I had planned on doing last. That planned changed, as plans often do in the mountains. First of all, I brought my VW Passat wagon, rather than my AWD Honda Pilot. So once White Mountain Road went from paved to unpaved, things got slow—really slow. The road doesn’t seem to get much maintenance, and it’s probably a difficult road to maintain with the harsh weather conditions and remoteness of it. So it took me almost 40 minutes to cover the 5 miles of unpaved road. A high-clearance vehicle (even not 4×4) would have a much easier time. Either way, make sure your spare tire is ready!