Ron Chase: Wintry surprise on Little Jackson
Ron Chase: Wintry surprise on Little Jackson By Ron ChaseSeniors Not Acting Their Age Contributed photo It was a beautiful late fall day on my drive to the mountainous community of Weld in western Maine. The forecast was sunny with seasonal temperatures and light winds. My rosy weather prediction had helped convince retired New Hampshire friends Laurie Wunder and Tom Meredith to join me for a hike on Little Jackson Mountain. Their first climb of the impressive peak, they were looking forward to spectacular views on the barren summit. Motoring north on Route 156 a few miles south of Weld, I e...