Presidential Traverse
The so-called Presidential Traverse is a hike which traverses each major summit along the 19 miles (31 km) Presidential ridge, encompassing at least 8,500 feet in elevation gain. It can be done in a single day in summer, but during winter it is generally a two- to four-day venture, and even so several rescues of lost, overdue or injured hikers have occurred during range traverses.
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