Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D, NH |
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| Trails: |
Straycat ski trail, Polecat ski trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 15, 2017 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed on the ski trails |
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| Comments: |
This is the first time we've hiked up this way since they started charging hikers. When I called to ask about the hiker pass, I also asked if it was their policy to have hikers wear snowshoes. The woman who answered said they didn't care what hikers wear as long as they keep all the way to the left trails (and the left sides of those trails) going up and all the way to the right coming down. As this is a groomed, packed, and active ski area, I figured 'spikes would be sufficient. They were.
There is a packed solid shortcut to the summit once you get to the top of the ski area. Look for the entrance to your left in the woods. The trail proper (from the top of the ski area to the summit) is a frozen posthole mess, and it will likely stay that way all winter since skiers often remove their skis and do the short hike to the summit from the top of the lifts in their ski boots.
We had no time for Wildcat A today, but the trail looked broken out and somewhat solid from the Wildcat D platform and I know from other reports there has been a lot of traffic up there lately. I'd still bring the snowshoes for the ridge if you plan on going across from Wildcat D, just in case (IMO, it's good to almost always have the 'shoes with you, just in case).
Alex will have a trip report on her blog later this week. |
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| Name: |
TrishAlexSage |
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| E-Mail: |
patriciaellisherr@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-15 |
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| Link: |
https://www.alexinthewhitemountains.com |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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