Supported by my better half in beginning this adventure, my first successful ascent was with my wife on a brisk November day. At her urging, we returned to Moosilauke for the task. Unlike my first experience on the mountain, the trail was crowded with hikers that day. We quickly learned that baby blue Patagonia jackets are standard issue for most peak baggers and saw a broad range of ways hikers enjoy their time in the mountains—singing, laughing, bragging, quietly contemplating, or avoiding each other altogether. You name it!
