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High Huts of the White Mountains | Photos from Little Outdoor Giants

Owned and maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club, the High Huts of the White Mountains offer rest and services to hikers with incomparable views.

By Heather Marcus|Jun 09 2016| Print icon

A person in a green shirt takes a photograph with a camera at sunrise on a mountain, with buildings and trees visible in the background.

Jarrod on the shoulder of Lafayette (Old Bridle Path) photographing the sunset over Greenleaf Hut.

Credit: Little Outdoor Giants

In 2015, frequent contributors to Yankee Magazine, photography duo Little Outdoor Giants (Jarrod McCabe & Dominic Casserly) embarked on an epic White Mountains adventure in New Hampshire. Their goal? To capture the sights of the 125 year-old Appalachian Mountain Club “high huts” system, which includes a network of strenuous trails and huts connecting hikers from one stop to the next. Please enjoy this selection of some of our favorite trail and high huts bonus shots, beautifully captured by our favorite pair of intrepid photographers.

See the full feature, “The Hike of a Lifetime,” in our July/August 2016 issue.

Jarrod on the shoulder of Lafayette (Old Bridle Path) photographing the sunset over Greenleaf Hut.
Jarrod on the shoulder of Lafayette (Old Bridle Path) photographing the sunset over Greenleaf Hut.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Lakes of the Clouds Hut enveloped in fog with Crawford Path in the foreground.
Lakes of the Clouds Hut enveloped in fog with Crawford Path in the foreground.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Dominic and Elizabeth heading south along Lafayette Ridge.
Dominic and Elizabeth heading south along Lafayette Ridge.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
The summit of Mt. Washington, home to the Mount Washington Observatory weather center, sits high above the clouds.
The summit of Mt. Washington, home to the Mount Washington Observatory weather center, sits high above the clouds.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
A "croo" member from Madison Spring Hut carries a heavy load of fresh food up the trail.
A “croo” member from Madison Spring Hut carries a heavy load of fresh food up the trail.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Elizabeth admires the view as the sun peeks through the clouds just after dinner at Lakes of the Clouds Hut.
Elizabeth admires the view as the sun peeks through the clouds just after dinner at Lakes of the Clouds Hut.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Portrait of the "croo" at Galehead Hut.
Portrait of the “croo” at Galehead Hut.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
The Great Gulf Wilderness in all its glory as the giants make their way from Lakes of the Clouds Hut to Madison Spring Hut along the Gulfside Trail.
The Great Gulf Wilderness in all its glory as the giants make their way from Lakes of the Clouds Hut to Madison Spring Hut along the Gulfside Trail.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Many streams were crossed along the 19-mile Brook Trail on the way to Carter Notch Hut.
Many streams were crossed along the 19-mile Brook Trail on the way to Carter Notch Hut.
Credit: Litttle Outdoor Giants
Fresh wild blueberries picked near Carter Notch Hut.
Fresh wild blueberries picked near Carter Notch Hut.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
The Ramparts named for a large boulder field are just a short walk from Carter Notch Hut and made for an eerie forest scene in the fog.
The Ramparts named for a large boulder field are just a short walk from Carter Notch Hut and made for an eerie forest scene in the fog.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants
Jarrod casting for Brookies at Carter Lake on the last days of the trek.
Jarrod casting for Brookies at Carter Lake on the last days of the trek.
Credit: Little Outdoor Giants

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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