The Lanning Hotel and the Daggett Store may easily be located in
both the “then” and “now” shots. In the upper photo New York
Mountain (with two elevations) is in the background. White Quail
Creek may be seen running down its sides to join Nolan Creek whose
banks show in the foreground, this side of Lower Fulford. The road
which connected the two towns crosses the hill behind the prominent
hotel and store.
[Illustration: D.K.P., 1960]
The two friends greeted each other enthusiastically at the Lanning Hotel
(which at that time was in the upper town) and had a sumptuous noon
meal. They toasted the New Year and promised themselves great riches
from the location they were about to make on the sly. But one hitch
developed.
The friend had ordered new skis to be made by hotel-keeper Henry Lanning
who was the master craftsman of the camp. As they dined, Lanning
informed them that the skis would not be ready until the next day. The
friend said he would follow in the morning, bringing supplies for a
leisurely return trip, and the two men selected a place to rendezvous.
Fulford set out alone.