| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 18, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
With the good weather quite crowded |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
NA |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns on Jewell |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several including the Intrepid Pemi |
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 | Comments: |
What a wonderful blue bird day above tree line. We had a very strong group. Thanks to those in our group that did all the trail breaking: Georg, Ken, Marty & Julie. The rest of us had a free ride. Jewell Trail is now well packed but barebooters are going to posthole tomorrow. Snowshoes still preferable. Gulfside is a bit boney and we switched to spikes on the way out to Jefferson after Sphinx Col and stayed in spikes until just before the spot where you break out of the trees on Jewell returning. There was some ice descending to Sphinx Col but spikes and care were sufficient. Temps were mid teens and winds light. A great day for Karen to finish her single season winter 48 -- an amazing accomplishment given that the snow mid week looked daunting and the forecast for this weekend a few days ago was not good above tree line. Nice to see Lori and Kristy. Congrats to Lori for her SSW48 and tomorrow for Kristy who hopefully will complete hers. Thanks to Bill for organizing when my internet was down for 3 days and for the company of the Bill and LadyDi, Gary, Guy, Summerset. Thanks to John and June for coming to see us at the end and most of all thanks to Karen for inspiring all of us!!!!! |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://@senjeb |
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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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